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A group of devotees gathers around a small ritual table in a temple-like interior with a brass bell and a pillar. In the centre, a woman holds a framed printed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes and a white flower garland, standing in front of a banyan tree's aerial roots. Another woman in a cream-and-gold saree and rudraksha mala holds a wooden tray with brass sandals. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds his hands in anjali. Others in white and yellow clothing stand behind, some with vibhuti marks. A brass plate holds currency notes, and small bowls of kumkum and turmeric sit on the table.

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Devotees gather inside a temple shrine area with bells hanging overhead and painted colourful arches. A woman in a cream sari with gold border stands at centre holding a large framed printed portrait of a young man with long hair, saffron robe and white beaded garland, set against a banyan-like backdrop. Beside her a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari holds her hands together. A man in an orange robe stands with palms pressed in prayer, and a young man in white with a red-orange cloth looks on at right. On the metal altar counter a brass plate holds a lit oil lamp, betel leaves and a spoon, with a red bowl nearby. Several women in white saris stand at left.2010-07-24A photograph inside a temple corridor of devotees gathered around a priest in orange robes who holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a woman. The woman, in a cream and gold sari, presses her palms together and holds a tray. Behind her, a man in orange clothing with a red tilak stands with hands folded. On the left, a printed portrait is held up by a woman, showing a smiling man in orange robes with a long white beaded necklace, seated under a large banyan-like tree with his hand raised. The portrait is labelled "...ANANDA" at its lower edge. Several other onlookers, some in white, watch from the background, and a stone pillar with a small yellow notice stands at right.2010-07-24A photograph of a devotee gathering at an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala beads and white ceremonial clothing with silver trim stands centre-right, extending his hand toward a woman in a red top. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray with an oil lamp. Women in white saris with gold borders and a girl in a pink jacket hold a picture book and a plush toy nearby. Several other people in white stand behind, and a pink wall and orange drapes frame the room.2011-01-28A small room with a wooden-beamed ceiling and tiled floor, where a shrine wall is decorated with white, orange and multicoloured flower garlands. A man with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe with an orange shawl stands at the left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine while a small flame burns. Behind him a monk in orange robes stands with hands folded in prayer, a woman in a white sari with gold border and gold bangles folds her hands, and a man in a white shirt and glasses presses his palms together at the right. Framed pictures and oil lamps sit on the altar, with flower offerings in front.2010-02-15A photograph of a devotional gathering under a corrugated roof with painted red-and-blue pillars. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak smiles as he hands folded papers to a woman in white with gold bangles, who reaches out with a yellow item in her hand. Beside them an orange-robed attendant holds a silver tray of papers and gold bangles. On the left a woman in white and a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse stand near the rail, and several people in white clothes, including a bald man with a white forehead marking, watch from behind. a person is.2010-11-01July 03 20142014-07-03May 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped across his chest, holding a small white card and reading it while standing in a hall. He wears a red bindi on his forehead and his hair is long and swept back, a distinctive cue for the a person candidate. To his left, a line of women and a girl in white and yellow clothing stand with palms pressed together or hands folded. One woman in a white top has a rudraksha mala. A young person in white with a pendant stands holding a silver plate with small orange and red items. Another person in orange and a man with a shaved head and white tilak stand behind. A silver tray with offerings is visible at the lower right, and orange and white banners hang from the ceiling in the background.2010-10-26A photograph of a devotional greeting in an indoor hall with hanging orange and colourful tassel decorations. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. Beside him, a younger man in orange and gold-bordered dhoti with a gold necklace stands. In the centre, a man in white unstitched cloth with a silver border and dark hair tied back presses palms together in anjali. On the left, a group of women in white and brown saris and salwar, several with palms pressed together, stand in a line, one wearing a green scarf. Some are greeting with folded hands while others watch.2011-01-28A photograph of a doorway procession inside a decorated hall. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland with a gold necklace, walks forward with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes walks, and to the right a man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Behind them, men in white shirts with lanyards and a man in white with a red shawl follow. On the left, women in white saris with folded hands line the rail, and banana leaves and palm fronds decorate the archway, with coconut-palm foliage visible outside. Some devotees wear white clothing.2010-02-12October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a long orange shawl with a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace, stands centre and extends his hand in blessing toward an older grey-haired woman in white who bends forward with her hands at his feet. A distinctive orange-robed attendant at right holds a silver tray with golden items and a rudraksha-type garland. Around them, women in white and cream saris and a man in white clothing stand with palms pressed together. Behind them hang orange and gold tassels and a painted deity mural. a person identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklace, shown in a role of blessing devotees.2011-02-27