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A crowd of devotees gathers under a corrugated metal roof in a temple corridor with orange-red walls and a decorated pillar with striped colours. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl stands centre-left, facing away, handing out or receiving yellow flowers. Women in saris of magenta, maroon and purple, one in white with a pale blue shawl, hold yellow petals in cupped hands. A woman with blonde hair and a pink flower in her hair wears a pink sari. A poster on the wall shows a deity image. The scene suggests a puja or offering line.

A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a bright hall with pink walls and colourful hanging tassels. A long-haired man in a yellow dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments stands center, holding a wooden box or tray while extending his hand toward devotees. Beside him a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace stands, and at right a bald man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Several women in saris and western clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste, one blonde woman in white clothes among them, and a woman in a teal shawl on the left.

A photograph inside a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala walks down a red carpet toward a shrine where a deity murti is decorated with flowers and draped in red cloth. On the left, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand holding a tray with offerings, and a few appear to be bald-headed. On the right, women in white saris with gold borders and yellow shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A wall hanging and a framed picture appear at the left edge, and ceiling fans hang from the roof. a person appearance cue: the saffron robe and long rudraksha mala are present, but the face and overall presentation are not conclusive enough for a confident identification.

A 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.

A photograph inside a large hall with corrugated roof and high windows. Devotees stand in two lines along a red-and-maroon runner carpet, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. A central figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, is offered a flower garland and a tray by a standing attendant in orange robes. Women wear saris and salwar in purple, red and white; men wear white shirts and white dhotis. Barrier ropes separate the lines. Strands of white jasmine garlands hang in the foreground. Some visible text on a side banner is not legible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial line of couples and attendants standing in an open, covered hall with a corrugated roof and white walls. Several people wear yellow and orange garlands of marigold-like flowers. Men wear white dhotis and kurtas, while women wear orange, pink, red and mustard-yellow saris. Near the right edge, a bearded man in orange robes and a beaded necklace stands with his hands folded, and a woman in an orange sari stands beside him. Bowls of offerings and banana leaves appear at the lower right, and framed photographs hang on the left wall. Visible people number about fifteen, including the couple at the lower left.

A bright hallway with pink walls and orange-and-colourful hanging tassels. A long-haired man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, walks barefoot and smiles while extending his hand to a woman in a light blue outfit. Around him, women in saris, including a woman in orange and a woman in teal, stand with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe holds a silver tray, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands beside him. The floor is glossy and the scene has a ceremonial, welcoming atmosphere.

A crowded indoor temple hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A woman in a red-and-gold sari and a woman in a magenta sari stand at the centre holding a silver tray of yellow flower petals and kumkum for a puja offering. A young man with a white dhoti and a tilak on his forehead stands before them, while a woman in a pink-brown dress with flower decorations stands at right near a red carpet and a laptop. Other devotees in saris and white ritual clothes fill the background, some seated on the floor. A framed photo panel hangs on the wall behind them. Padapuja-style devotional offering.

A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fan. A bare-chested man in orange ochre robes and long hair stands centre-left, extending his hand toward a line of devotees. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and a saffron wrap holds a white cloth or tray of offerings. Women in white and purple saris and a woman in a teal salwar stand at left, some with hands folded or outstretched to receive. Men in white shirts and dhotis line the right side in a queue. A banana leaf and green garlands hang near the centre, and orange cushions and framed photos decorate the wall behind. The scene suggests a prasadam or blessing line.

Indoor photograph of a line of devotees in a hall with a ceiling of recessed lights. On the right, a bald sannyasi in saffron-orange robes stands holding a pink tray with ritual items, while a man in a red and pink turban and green garment stands beside him. Devotees on the left, mostly women in white, orange and yellow saris and salwars, stand with hands folded in prayer. Men in white dhotis stand at the right edge. A framed picture hangs on the left wall beside a glass display cabinet. Metal barrier posts line the walkway.