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A photograph of a corridor near a temple, with a woman in a white sari and a dark rudraksha mala seated at a small table handing dried items from a large steel bowl to a man in a cream shirt who holds out his cupped hands. A woman in white with a long braid in the foreground helps by holding a bowl of similar items, while men in white and pink shirts stand close by. In the background, a lit shrine with a deity murti and ornate decorations is visible beyond a metal railing, and a man in an orange wrap stands near the shrine area.

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A photograph of a temple corridor at night where a woman in a white sari with a red flower in her hair and a black beaded necklace hands small offerings to people. A man in a cream t-shirt and grey trousers holds his cupped hands out, and a man in a white shirt on the right eats from his palm. A woman in a green-and-white patterned sari stands at left. In the background, a brightly lit deity murti is decorated with orange and red garlands beneath red drapes, with devotees standing near the shrine rail. A white wall at left bears blue handwritten text.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a serving line at an ashram-style meal, with several people in white clothing serving food from stainless steel bowls on a long counter. A man in a white shirt and dhoti-style white garments serves from the front left, while a woman in a white sari with a red handbag and bangles takes food at the centre. A younger man in an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala with an ID badge stands among the servers. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a smiling man with a white turban and a tilak on his forehead, mounted on a white wall beside a window. Dishes include a yellow-orange curry and rice. Several people are visible in the scene, most in white.2006-10-22 +1 copiesA food distribution scene at a community kitchen. In the foreground, a young man in white clothes holds a brass bowl while another volunteer in white ladles food from a steel pot placed on a white plastic chair. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl, bangles and a wristwatch holds out her hands to receive the food. Behind her stand other people in white garments, some wearing rudraksha beaded necklaces, and a steel bucket of cooked food sits in front. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2007-10-21Photo 11729603 +3 copiesA photograph of a healing or blessing exchange at an indoor event. On the right, a man with long dark hair and an orange-yellow shawl over his shoulders reaches forward and offers a small yellow flower to a young girl in a pink top, who holds out her cupped hands. Beside her, a boy in a pink shirt leans in with his hands raised. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and a man in an orange robe stand watching, and a white table holds small items. The scene is bright and slightly overexposed. The right-side figure matches the page's Swamiji reference by long hair and orange shawl, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person.2008-03-04Photo 11730235Outdoor devotional scene under a red-and-maroon patterned canopy at a pada-pooja style gathering. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left, reaching toward a brass tray on a table draped with white flower garland and scattered red petals. Beside the tray, a bald man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala around his neck raises one arm in a gesture, while women in yellow, green and pink saris and a white-haired woman in white with jasmine in her hair look on. A large framed banner with photographs stands at left, and a crowd gathers under the tent.2009-08-02Annadhan in 20122012-01-01 +2 copiesPhotograph of a food-serving line at an evening event, with volunteers in white garments serving prepared food from steel trays and metal pans to people in a crowd. A man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left among the servers. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a red-trimmed garment smiles at right, while a man in a red-and-cream patterned shirt with a tilak on his forehead stands at the far right. Other volunteers in white and a woman in orange appear behind the counter, and the foreground shows an older person with white hair. Golden illuminated structures glow in the background.2010-11-20Annadhan in 20122012-01-01 +1 copiesA photo taken under a corrugated metal roof strung with small paper decorations and hanging cords, indicating a ritual setting. In the centre, a young man in plain white clothing with a white upper garment holds cupped hands filled with a pale granular offering. A steel vessel stands in the foreground with another man in white bending over it. Behind them, several men in white garments, one wearing an orange shawl and rudraksha beads, stand around the fire area while other devotees look on. The scene suggests a homa or similar ritual offering.2007-10-23April 13 20082008-04-13