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A photograph inside a large hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful pillar banners in orange, yellow and blue. A line of devotees in white and coloured saris stands on both sides of a central aisle, several with hands folded in anjali. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward, and a man in white kurta offers a tray to a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, who receives it with a gesture of blessing. A young man in white with a yellow shawl holds a silver tray of offerings. Nearby, deity murti and a golden altar sit at the side of the hall.2010-10-12 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05October 27 20102010-10-27A photograph inside a hall with a white fabric ceiling draped over the room, hung with orange and multicoloured cloth tassels. Along the central aisle, a line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in anjali. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left with a rudraksha-style necklace. A white-clad man with a yellow-trimmed cloth over one shoulder and a man in white with folded hands stand near the centre. A woman in an orange sari with a red mala holds a silver tray of offerings, while a young man in white with a yellow shawl and a shaved head stands before her. Women in white, teal and patterned saris stand at right with hands folded. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2010-10-12A photograph inside a hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful striped hanging banners. A bare-footed man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a flower garland stands centre, receiving a silver tray from a shaven-headed man in orange robes at right. Around them, devotees in white clothing press palms together in namaskar, and others in white, green and blue saris and shawls stand along the walls. A white-robed man at left wears a rudraksha-like necklace. The scene resembles a welcoming or blessing ceremony, with a glimpse of a shrine and gold ornaments in the background. Several people are visible, about a dozen.2010-12-31December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesA ceremonial welcome in a large hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterns with orange tassels. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the front, extending a hand over a silver tray held by a young man in white with a yellow shawl. Lines of devotees in white and pastel saris and kurtas stand on both sides with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Ceiling fans hang overhead, and a banner is visible at the far end of the hall. Some people wear white garments with lanyards.2010-10-12December 12 20162016-12-12Indoor ritual scene in a white tented hall with striped painted pillars and ceiling fans. A man in a red dhoti with a garland and beaded necklace stands at center holding a tray of offerings and a small plate, facing a line of people. On the right, a bald priest in white and a younger monk in an orange shawl hold trays of fruit, sweets and a flower garland. On the left, an older white-haired man in a white towel and several men in white dhotis stand with hands folded in prayer. A camera operator's device is visible in the lower right corner. Several people stand in the background among the pillars.2010-11-20December 30 20092009-12-30October 23 20122012-10-23February 18 20162016-02-18