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August 10 2017

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A crowded indoor hall with devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, young sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with long dreadlocked hair dance or move energetically, one wearing an orange wrap with a silver necklace. Several standing devotees clap or smile, and a child is held on the left. The background shows a large assembly of onlookers. No identifiable a person is clearly visible, so the appearance is uncertain.2017-08-10January 04 20172017-01-04A large group of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes and matching orange turbans sits cross-legged on a floor covered with a striped cloth, many wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, with white markings on their foreheads and arms. Several older men in orange sit among them, and the scene appears to be an evening gathering in a pillared hall. No single individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2017-09-07A large seated assembly of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits on mats in a hall, many wearing orange turbans or headcloths and rudraksha malas. Several have white sacred ash or painted markings on their faces and chests, and some hold small offerings. Plates, a clear container of items and a few brass lamps are placed on the floor. The foreground shows boys and young men in orange garments, with a small child at the bottom edge. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2017-09-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a large outdoor devotional gathering in which people sit close together with palms pressed in anjali mudra, eyes closed in prayer. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment and a heavy beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant, her face lowered and hands folded at her chest. Beside her, several men in orange saffron robes and beaded malas sit with hands joined, some with vertical sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Behind them, men and women in white and yellow clothes and beaded malas join in the prayer, with a bald man in white dhoti and shawl at left. The scene suggests a satsang or puja, with the crowd seated on a stone floor.2010-01-08Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated in prayer with hands pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, a young man with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe, a gold ornamental necklace with large gold beads, a rudraksha-style mala, and a white forehead band with a red mark. Around him, several men in orange robes with gold and bead necklaces kneel with heads bowed, and behind them devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas pray. Women in white and white-haired older men are also visible. Yellow and purple flowers lie near the front. The scene suggests a devotional gathering of devotees and saffron-robed sannyasis.2010-01-08A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated and standing with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground, four saffron-robed sannyasis sit in prayer; the centre-front figure has a white forehead band and long dark hair, wears heavy gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds his hands folded. Behind them, many devotees wear white clothes with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, and women wear saris and salwar kameez. A bald man with a white beard and glasses sits among them. Marigold and flower offerings lie on the ground at the lower left. The scene appears to be a ritual gathering with devotees in prayer.2010-01-08A photograph of a procession at an outdoor event on sandy ground. In the foreground at left, a man with long dark hair and a red-yellow tilak on his forehead wears an orange saffron shawl and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, gesturing as he speaks. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with arms relaxed. Center, a bald man in orange robes with a maroon border and a gold necklace holds a long golden staff. Behind them, young men in orange robes and women in white and green saris, with many white-clad devotees in the background, stand close together.2008-12-23December 29 20162016-12-29August 10 20172017-08-10A crowded indoor ceremony with many people in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis. In the foreground, several young devotees in orange cloth with rudraksha malas and forehead markings are in ecstatic movement, one with arms raised and another with hands on the head, while one holds a bundle of dry sticks aloft. Behind them, men in white and orange stand watching, some with white vibhuti markings on the forehead and bare shoulders. The space appears to be a temple-like hall with a patterned floor mat and red and white decor in the background.2017-08-10January 01 20172017-01-01