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A photograph of a large gathering of devotees seated cross-legged on the ground in an open temple courtyard at dusk. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas and identity lanyards; one man in the foreground wears an orange t-shirt with a mala. Several people sit with palms pressed together in prayer. Pink temple walls, arched gateways and a tall stone gopuram-style structure stand behind them, with bamboo poles and a thatched shelter at left. Standing attendants in white move among the seated crowd.

December 20 2011

December 20 2011

Night photograph of a seated crowd of devotees in white and red-saffron clothing at an outdoor event. In the foreground, a man in white with a red-and-cream shawl and rudraksha mala sits with a serious expression, while beside him a man in white with black-rimmed glasses and a bare chest wears a rudraksha mala. A bald man on the right wears an orange-saffron cloth over his head and shoulders. Behind them, a standing man in a long orange-saffron shawl holds papers, and a man in white stands near a row of metal chairs at the right edge. Many people sit closely together on the ground.

Evening outdoor gathering at an ashram courtyard under a tree canopy and a corrugated shelter. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts and saffron-orange cloth sit on the paved ground, many with white ash markings on their foreheads. A woman in white sari and rudraksha mala stands at center. On the right, musicians in orange-saffron clothes play drums and a long wind instrument. A small shrine with a deity murti and lit lamps is visible at the left. The light is dim, with a dusk atmosphere.

Night outdoor gathering of a large crowd of men seated closely on the ground, most bare-chested or in white dhotis, many with white sacred ash marks on their bodies, rudraksha and white beaded necklaces. A few wear saffron or red cloth. Bright stage lights and trees frame the scene, with two people in orange robes standing at the upper left and a small lit stage structure at the top right. Participants sit attentively facing forward, some with hands folded. A brass tray with fruit sits at the lower edge.

Night outdoor gathering of seated devotees on a mat, many in saffron or orange robes and red shawls with rudraksha malas. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with a beaded mala sits beside a large metal vessel, while a man in a pink shirt stands near a tall white wooden frame, speaking into a microphone. Behind them, a man in a dark shirt and glasses sits close to the front, and a monk in orange stands at the right edge beside red pillars. Several younger monastics in orange sit in rows at right. The setting appears to be a temple-style courtyard with red structures and string lights overhead.

February 04 2018

Night outdoor gathering of men seated in rows on a concrete ground, many in white shirts and white dhotis, listening attentively to a discourse. A man in a red-and-white shawl sits near the front left, and a small child in a yellow shirt sits among the adults. A standing man in a grey shirt watches at the far left edge. Dark trees and a low red-orange wall form the background, with an orange cloth spread on the ground in front of the rows.

January 02 2008

March 10 2013

A large outdoor gathering of devotees sits on a stone-paved courtyard beside a tall grey stone temple wall, with bamboo scaffolding and dried palm-thatch framing above. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged; one man with long dark hair, a white forehead band and gold armlets holds a long staff. Nearby, a bald man in orange holds a brass vessel, and a robed priest in orange with a beaded mala sits beside silver plates of offerings, sweets and a small lamp. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and shirts, plus women in pink and green saris, sit closely packed. A garland of flowers is visible at the right edge. The ritual appears to be a seated temple ceremony in progress.