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A photograph of a large hall during a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit on mats on a grey floor, holding small lamps and offering plates. A man in white dhoti with red-bordered cloth stands near a microphone holding a bell. On the right, an ornate gold-leaf throne with a red cushion stands empty. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange clothing hold lit oil lamps, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene. Red carpet covers part of the floor and decorated red and black pillars frame the room.

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Photograph of a ritual gathering in a covered open hall with corrugated roof and orange-painted walls. Many saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees in white sit cross-legged on mats in rows, holding lamps, offering plates and small vessels. In the foreground a bald man in saffron robe and beaded necklace sits with a plate of offerings before him, and a seated man with a shaved head holds a flower. Decorated tall pillars with colourful patterns stand along the walls, and a camera on a tripod films the scene. A golden ornate seat is visible at the lower right, and a red carpet runs across the floor.2010-11-03December 29 20102010-12-29November 06 20102010-11-06April 08 20142014-04-08A photograph of a ritual in a temple hall with reddish walls and hanging colourful woven banners. In the foreground, a young priest in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace sits reading from an open book while holding a small lamp. Beside him, a second priest in saffron with a rudraksha mala holds a lit lamp and a small brass vessel. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls sit holding lit oil lamps and brass plates on mats, with a gilded lion-like ornamental seat at the right edge. Brass lamps, small dishes and bowls are arranged on the floor, and a steel railing separates the seated row from a walkway.2010-11-06A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a group puja. Front rows show shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, many with hands folded or holding small brass vessels and offering trays. Several men in saffron/orange cloth sit at the front left. Brass lamps, small plates and offering items sit on orange cloths on the floor. Red curtains and framed portraits line the walls, and a few women in white and colourful saris sit among the crowd. The gathering is seated in rows across the hall.2012-01-01A group puja in a hall with two monks in saffron robes seated in front on mats. The monk in the center wears a gold necklace and white tilak marks, holds a small bell and an open book. The monk at left, in saffron, holds a small bell and a book. Brass plates with flowers, a small lamp and offerings sit on the mat before them. Behind them, rows of devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit with bells and lamps, some with yellow and orange shawls, and a golden ornate object sits at right.2010-11-09October 30 20102010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with ornate gold thrones carved with lion and face motifs. On the left, a man in orange robes, a saffron turban and a pink-and-gold shawl speaks into a handheld microphone. Beside him, an older man with white beard and glasses wears saffron robes and a green shawl, seated with a gold elephant figurine nearby. Behind them, a figure with long dark hair, a crown and a saffron-and-gold garment sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, with ornate gold pillars and a kalasha-style lamp in the background. Younger men in white dhotis with orange-trimmed shawls sit on the floor holding microphones, and a cameraman films in the foreground. A probable Swamiji figure is seated on the throne behind, with long hair, crown, gold necklaces and saffron-and-gold clothing; he is seated, not clearly speaking.2017-03-18July 12 20122012-07-12October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copies