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November 19 2002

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A dim, candlelit night gathering seen from a low angle. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a pink border sits with hands pressed together in prayer. Centre frame, a woman in a white sari with a red bindi sits cross-legged on a patterned mat holding a small object, flanked by other seated women in white. A standing figure in a white robe stands behind them. On the right, a person in a saffron-orange garment and orange head wrap is seated close to the camera, holding up an object. Scattered petals or offerings lie on the mat, and several more seated people in white fill the background.2002-11-19June 2004 Himalayas Yatra - Haridwar Hari Ki PauriA dim evening outdoor photo of a crowd of devotees at an ashram gathering. In the foreground, a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing left. Beside him a man in white clothes gestures with an open hand. Behind, several people in orange and white garments, many with orange shawls and some with red shawls, stand close together, and a woman in white with a red shawl is visible. Trees form the dark background.2008-01-16Indoor evening devotional gathering with a dim background. In the foreground right, a smiling figure in a saffron-orange head wrap and saffron shawl, seated on the floor, plays a stringed instrument resembling a veena held at an angle. Around them, devotees in white garments sit and stand clapping or raising hands in devotion; one seated woman in white plays small hand cymbals, and a woman in a red-and-white patterned sari sits with hands at her face. A child stands among the crowd. Several people wear white clothing and white shawls, and a few wear other colours. A corner printed label reads in Tamil at the lower right edge.2002-11-19Indoor devotional gathering with a central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and saffron turban-style head wrap, long dark hair falling loose, arms raised in a joyful dance-like gesture, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. Around him devotees clap and sing, many women in white kurtas or saris with saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and men in white kurtas with orange shawls, one playing a small hand drum. A man in a red checked shirt and ID badge stands behind, and a few other participants with raised hands and an orange-robed person at right. Rose petals are scattered on the white floor, with a white curtain and a drop ceiling overhead. a person appearance is a probable match on the central figure's saffron attire, hair and rudraksha cues, while the printed caption reads Swamiji's name in the lower corner.Indoor photograph of a dimly lit hall with a group of devotees dancing in a circle during a devotional session. Many men wear white kurta-style clothes with orange shawls and orange sashes, and several wear rudraksha malas. A central figure in an orange top, white dhoti and orange shawl raises one arm high. On the right, a man in white holds a silver tambourine with red decoration, and a green cloth hangs from his wrist. A woman with curly hair and a mala stands at the left edge. Ceiling lights and pillars are visible in the background.2006-06-04A dim night photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, holding up a small ceremonial object while smiling. In the foreground, several people sit with their backs to the camera, one with a white hair clip. To the left, a woman in white clothes with red border stands and claps, and another seated woman plays a small instrument. On the right, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands holding a still camera with a flash unit. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening gathering with a low brick wall behind.2002-11-19A photograph of an indoor gathering with a central figure in a saffron-orange wrap and a matching orange turban, standing barefoot on a pale concrete floor. Around him, several people in white clothing clap and move, including a man in a white shirt with a bead necklace in the foreground and seated figures in white at left. Plastic chairs line the back of the hall. The central figure's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so he is described by role only as a saffron-clad participant.December 17 20112011-12-17Night photo on a paved road during a girivalam-style walk, with a crowd of devotees around. The central man wears a flowing saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and body, with his right arm raised behind his head and his right hand gesturing forward while he sings or chants with eyes closed. Around him, men and women wear saffron-orange shawls and dhotis, and several women in white saris with gold borders stand with hands folded in prayer. A man on the left wears a tilak and orange cloth. Trees and a dark sky are behind the group.2008-01-02January 16 20082008-01-16Evening gathering in an open thatched hall with a dirt floor. A standing crowd of women and a few men in white dhotis and orange shawls press in at the back, some with hands folded in namaskar. In the foreground a woman in white kneels before a bowl of offerings on a blue plastic chair, palms extended, while a woman in an orange sari with orange shawl kneels and bows beside a seated figure in orange robes who raises one arm. Oil lamps and a hanging decorative lantern appear near the thatch roof. A garland-hung framed picture is visible at the right edge. The seated figure's identity is not established by appearance alone.2008-01-16