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A photograph of a hall where a line of devotees, mostly women in white and yellow saris and one girl in a yellow top, stand with hands joined in namaskar before a young man in a blue dhoti and blue shawl with a long-haired topknot and beaded necklaces, who holds a small tray and a packet. To the right, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray with small items, and behind him another man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray. A large orange-robed figure stands at the left edge, and a pink banner with a saffron-turbaned figure hangs on the back wall beside hanging colourful tassels from the ceiling, indicating a ritual reception or prasad distribution.

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A photograph in a bright hall with pink walls and hanging colourful woven tassels. A person with long dark hair, wearing a turquoise-blue draped garment, rudraksha-style bead necklaces and bare feet, places a hand on the head of a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border, who stands with palms pressed together. A line of women and girls waits behind her: a woman in orange with folded hands on the left, a young woman in a green top, an older woman with white hair in a maroon-and-orange sari, and another woman in a white sari. On the right, two men in saffron/orange robes and white dhotis carry a tray with flowers and a sacred vessel. A printed portrait on the wall shows a figure in an orange turban, and the wall background is red and magenta.2011-02-08A photograph inside a hall with pale pink walls, a ceiling draped with white fabric, and colourful woven tassel hangings. A line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, mostly women in white, cream and lavender saris, with a woman in a blue top at centre. Facing them on the right, a man in a white and yellow-striped garment receives an offering from a young woman while two men in saffron-orange robes stand nearby, one holding a tray. The floor is glossy and reflective. Several more people stand in the background.2011-03-05Indoor photo in a hall with pink walls, a striped red-and-white floor mat and colourful tasselled hangings. On the right, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds his hands in namaste toward a kneeling woman in a red shawl who holds her palms together. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and he is greeting devotees. To the left, a woman in a blue blouse and patterned sari stands beside the kneeling devotee, while other women in white and pink stand in the background. A man in orange stands behind him, and a silver tray with fruit and offerings sits at the right edge.2011-01-22A photograph inside a hall with a fabric-draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars. A man with long dark hair in a sky-blue sari-style garment, pearl and bead necklaces and a red bindi stands center, placing his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward with folded hands. A young boy in a grey shirt stands at lower left with palms pressed together. To the right, a man in orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a silver tray with a brass vessel, while other white-clad attendants and seated devotees in the background watch. A shaved-headed man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti stands at left. The setting suggests a blessing exchange in a satsang-style gathering.2011-02-08A photograph inside a hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful tassel decorations hanging down. A man in orange robes with a long rudraksha mala stands centre, placing his hand on a woman's head while holding a small white paper, as devotees in white and cream saris with folded hands receive blessings. A monk in orange holds a silver tray of offerings, and a young man in white dhoti with gold trim holds a tray of fruit. A large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange turban and robes hangs on the wall behind them, labelled with no legible caption. A devotee in white holds a red flower. Several people are in the scene.2011-02-02A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a bright hall with pink walls and colourful hanging tassels. A long-haired man in a yellow dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments stands center, holding a wooden box or tray while extending his hand toward devotees. Beside him a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace stands, and at right a bald man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Several women in saris and western clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste, one blonde woman in white clothes among them, and a woman in a teal shawl on the left.2011-02-09February 03 20132013-02-03A photograph of a hall where a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in prayer, some in pale blue or light green shirts. A woman in a blue sari with a shawl holds a tray of offerings, while a monk in saffron-orange robes stands at right holding a tray of items. Other men in white dhotis and orange-robed figures stand nearby on a polished floor, with orange and yellow hangings and a white screen behind. The scene appears to be a pada puja, with devotees offering reverence at the feet of a seated figure not visible in the frame.2011-02-13A photograph inside a bright hall with pale walls and hanging orange and multicoloured tassel decorations. A long-haired man in an orange garment with a yellow border, bare-shouldered, places his hand on the head of a devotee; his distinctive long swept-back hair and orange robe are the appearance cues for a probable Swamiji. Beside him a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. In the foreground, women in saris and a woman holding a baby with folded hands and a young child stand watching. Behind them other devotees and attendees are visible near glass display cases. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan line.2011-02-20A photograph inside a decorated hall with hanging colourful tassel decorations and an orange-and-maroon backdrop bearing a painted portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure. In the foreground a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, gold-bordered sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and reaches to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a blue top with folded hands. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange holds a silver tray with offerings, and rows of standing devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some with white beards and black neck cords, line the aisle. The man with long hair and rudraksha cues qualify as a probable Swamiji, performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2011-02-20A photograph of a hall with a line of devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaskar, many wearing white dhotis and white or light shirts, one in a light blue shirt holding papers. Facing them in the foreground, a woman in a blue sari hands or receives items from a bowl held by a monk in saffron robes with a shaved head, who is serving a tray. Other saffron-robed and white-clad attendants stand to the right near a hanging orange and gold decorative banner, with a projector screen behind. The floor is polished and reflective. The scene appears to be a pada puja or darshan line, with the person being honoured not clearly identifiable.2011-02-13A photograph of a hall with a striped fabric canopy and colourful decorated pillars. Devotees stand in a line with palms pressed together in anjali; the foremost woman in a teal jacket and a woman in a green sari are visible. A young man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala places his hand on a devotee's head while a saffron-robed monk beside him holds a brass tray of lamps. Another monk in white and gold-trimmed cloth stands at right, and a backdrop behind shows a saffron-clad figure with a wide smile on a magenta banner. Lighting and blessing actions suggest a darshan line.2011-02-02