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A photograph of a group of men in white dhotis and shirts standing with palms pressed together in namaste along the left side of an indoor hall. In the centre, a man with a bare chest and a rudraksha mala wears an orange-saffron dhoti and is receiving a greeting. Beside him, a priest with a shaved head and bare torso wears an orange cloth and white dhoti, holding a silver tray with offerings and lit items. Behind them, other saffron-clad sannyasis stand near a decorated shrine with a deity murti and flowers.

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Indoor ritual scene in a decorated hall with colourful striped pillars and white ceiling drapes. A young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands centre, leaning forward with hands extended toward a sadhu-like attendant in orange holding a silver tray with golden items. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha malas, stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A bald priest in orange and a back-lit deity murti appear behind. Devotees stand along the sides of the hall. A small plate of items is held on the silver tray.2010-11-15A photograph inside a hall with white tent-style ceiling drapes and colourful striped fabric hangings. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, red bindi, gold necklace and wooden mala beads, wearing an orange robe, raises his hand over a brass offering plate held by a monk in an orange robe. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together at left, and an attendant in white dhoti holds a tray with fruit at right. Several others stand and sit along the mats in the background. The scene resembles a satsang ritual, with the robed figure in orange appearing to bless the offering; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance (long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace and mala cues).2011-01-23 +1 copiesOctober 20 20102010-10-20A photograph of a devotional gathering inside a decorated hall with a white canopy and colourful striped pillars hanging above. In the centre, a young man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace leans forward and receives or offers items from a silver tray, while an assistant in orange, also wearing beads, holds the tray. Around them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some wearing beaded necklaces, and others in white kurtas stand in the background. A man with a long white beard at left presses his hands together, and a video camera on the right records the scene.2010-11-15A photograph inside a hall with a decorated pillar wrapped in colourful painted patterns and a draped fabric ceiling. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair holds a silver tray of offerings with one hand and raises his other hand toward a devotee, appearing to bless or perform a ritual gesture. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe holds the tray. On the left, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some wearing rudraksha malas and bangles. Behind them a screen and a golden-decorated seat are visible. Several people are visible in the scene.2011-01-21November 23 20102010-11-23Photograph of a devotional exchange inside a hall with a low ceiling and hanging decorative tassels in orange, yellow and multicoloured patterns. In the centre, a man in an orange shawl and orange robe, with a swept-back hairstyle, holds a silver tray with small bowls and reaches toward a devotee. Another man in an orange robe, standing at right, holds a tray with brass and gold-coloured items. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands at left with his hands pressed together in namaste, and a man in white with a mustache and glasses stands beside him with folded hands. A woman in a green blouse and white sari stands behind them, and additional men in white dhotis stand at the back. A candidate matching the appearance of a person is visible at centre, wearing an orange shawl and robe with a swept-back hairstyle, offering a tray during what appears to be a puja. The orange robes and white attire indicate a devotional gathering.2011-01-21October 28 20102010-10-28A photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor hall with a saffron and orange drape in the background. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red and gold necklace, and rudraksha malas, and places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. Several devotees in white and checked clothing stand with palms pressed together, and an attendant in orange robes on the right holds a silver tray with offerings. a person is the central figure, shown blessing devotees in a blessing gesture.2011-02-12Blurred indoor photograph of a procession inside a hall with white ceiling fabric and colourful striped pillar hangings. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, orange-and-gold garland and a headband, walks barefoot at centre and smiles. Beside him a bald man in a white dhoti and white shawl with red border carries a silver tray holding offerings. On the left, a bald man in white clothes stands with hands pressed together in namaste. Several people in white and pale clothing line the sides and bow or stand with palms joined, and devotees sit on mats along the floor.2010-12-27A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a white and pink draped ceiling and a projection screen behind. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala raises his hand in blessing as devotees in white dhotis and shirts press palms together in namaskar along the left. On the right, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a tilak holds a silver plate with offerings. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind. A large framed image of a deity temple hangs on the right wall. a person candidate: the centre figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala is a person by appearance cues, though the image is uncertain.2010-10-20November 15 20102010-11-15 +1 copies