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A blurred indoor photograph of a long hall with orange walls, a corrugated metal ceiling and steel railings on red-carpeted walkways. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland walks forward, a dark patterned shawl over one shoulder, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him a woman in orange sari carries a flower offering, two men in orange robes stand with hands joined at the back, and a man in white clothes stands at the right with palms pressed together in greeting. Framed photographs hang on the far wall.

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A photograph of a covered ashram hall with an orange-painted wall and a red carpet runway between metal railings. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders and a white and red flower garland; he walks barefoot and smiles. Behind him, a woman in an orange sari carries a brass pot decorated with red flowers. To the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds his hands in anjali, and at the far right a white-clad attendant with a white tilak and gold necklaces also holds his hands together. Striped mats cover the floor, and framed photographs and banners hang on the walls above colourful painted pillars. Several more people in orange and white stand in the background.2010-10-05December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph inside a hall with a corrugated metal roof and metal railings. In the foreground a man in an orange robe wears a red flower garland and walks smiling, a sash of yellow flowers at his waist. Beside him a man in orange robes with a red shawl carries a tray of yellow flowers and offerings. Behind them a line of people in white dhotis and yellow shawls walks along. On the left, framed photographs hang on the wall and tall decorated pillars stand in colourful patterns. The scene resembles a welcome procession.Photograph of a procession inside a decorated hall with a metal railing and hanging green leaf festoons along the ceiling. In the foreground a smiling man in an orange saffron robe, orange turban and a long rudraksha mala walks toward the camera. Behind him several monastic men in orange and saffron robes walk in line, one with a shaved head. At right, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured necklace carries a silver kalasha with a green leaf, while a young boy in white dhoti with a maroon-striped shawl stands with hands folded in namaste. A man in a dark suit walks among them.2008-12-30A photograph inside a covered hall with a metal roof, where a procession walks along a railed walkway. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a red flower garland and carries a red-and-yellow bundle, with yellow-and-white flower decorations. Beside and behind him, a line of people in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow shawls follows, some with hands joined in greeting. Painted wooden pillars with colourful geometric patterns line the background, and framed photographs of a saffron-robed figure hang on the wall at left alongside a bookshelf.Indoor photograph of a procession inside a hall with a corrugated metal roof and fluorescent lights. On the left, a young man in orange robes wears a long red flower garland and carries a small bouquet. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a red-bordered shawl holds a silver tray of yellow flowers, a green leaf and a striped cloth. Beside him, a man in orange clothing with a red sash gestures with his hand. Behind them, people in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk and fold their hands in greeting. Framed portraits and colourful painted pillars line the walls.A photograph of a covered hall with a red carpet runway between metal railings, lined by devotees on both sides. On the left, a row of young girls in white dresses with yellow trim stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe wears a white and orange flower garland and holds a small object in his hands, while a bald monk in an orange robe walks beside him. Orange walls, paper star decorations hang from the ceiling, and a tall patterned banner stands at left.2010-09-13A procession walks along a red carpet inside a hall with a corrugated metal roof, strung with yellow flower garlands and hanging saffron-and-red pennants. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a large red-and-white flower garland and saffron robes with gold trim, and he raises his hand in greeting. Two saffron-robed men walk behind him, one with a full beard. In the right foreground a younger man with long dark hair, a gold necklace and an orange robe turns his head to the side. Banana leaves and a potted plant line the railing, and white-clad attendants stand along the path. A printed caption-like sign on the wall is partly visible. Several people are visible.2009-12-27A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala around his neck walks down a red carpet under a canopied temple hall, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Devotees on both sides, many in white and some with folded hands in namaskar, line metal railings. Behind him an ornate golden deity shrine with red drapes and pillars is visible. The man's wide, lively smile and saffron-and-rudraksha presentation fit the a person appearance cues, shown in procession as a sannyasi receiving greetings.2010-11-06A photograph inside a covered hall with a grey floor, metal railings and a red carpet runner down the centre. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with a red bindi walks barefoot along the carpet, hands at his sides. Behind him, another figure in saffron and a man in white shirt and dhoti walk, and a sannyasi in orange follows near the open doorway onto a palm-lined path. On the left a woman in a white shawl with hands pressed together in namaste walks beside a woman in an orange-trimmed sari. On the right men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing yellow and rudraksha-style necklaces, walk along a woven mat. A videographer with a camera stands at the far right. Wall posters and framed photos line the back wall.2010-07-08A procession inside a covered hall with a metal roof and hanging decorative strands. In the centre, a man in saffron robes and a purple flower garland, with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, walks with hands folded in front of him. Beside him, a man in saffron dhoti and shawl holds a tall gold trident (trishul) upright. Behind them a canopy with red, yellow and green tassels is visible. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, a man in white clothes and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala walks along a red-carpeted path beside a metal railing, with more devotees in white and orange behind.2008-12-31December 30 20092009-12-30