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A photograph of a devotional gathering inside a hall. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead wears a white shawl over white clothes, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, and a band on his upper arm; he holds out his hand toward a devotee handing him a folded paper. To the right, a shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings. Devotees in white and green shirts stand on the left, and saffron-robed figures and a gold-coloured deity murti appear in the background with orange and white hangings.

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A photograph of a devotional ritual in a hall with orange and gold decor behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white shawl over white clothes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, stands at centre pressing his right hand to a devotee's forehead. He holds a silver tray with offerings. Beside him, a monk in saffron robes holds a silver plate. Several devotees in white and light green shirts stand in a line, one holding a folded paper. Behind them, saffron-robed and white-robed monks stand near a golden deity murti under a canopy of marigold garlands and an orange banner.2011-02-12Indoor temple-hall scene during a ritual distribution. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl with red and bead malas and a gold necklace stands at center, holding a small silver plate with offerings and touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt. Around them, monks in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold a silver tray and a white box of offerings, while a devotee in a white shirt and a man in green shirt have hands raised in reverence. A golden deity murti and orange draped decorations are visible in the background.2011-02-12A photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a white projection screen at upper left and a dark backdrop hung with colourful banners. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and white shawl, with a red-and-white beaded mala and a gold chain, stands centre-right with one hand raised toward the head of a man in a white kurta bending forward to receive a blessing. Beside him a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment and gold necklaces holds a silver tray. Another shaved-headed man in orange and white stands at right, with a man in a mint-green shirt at left and a young boy in a red shirt in the foreground. The long-haired figure shows the cues of a person in a blessing role; identity is appearance-based only.2011-02-12February 14 20112011-02-14 +1 copiesIndoor ceremonial scene under a white draped ceiling with colourful striped pillar covers and a small stage backdrop. A man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold necklace, and stands at centre smiling as he receives a paper from a man in a brown shirt. A priest in orange robes holds a silver tray with a brass deity figure and orange kumkum. Several men in white dhotis and orange garments stand around, one wearing a visitor lanyard, with a shaven-headed man in white at left. Overall, a devotional reception or darshan-type gathering.2011-01-23A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with a patterned fabric canopy and colourful painted pillars. A man in a white dhoti with a red border and a black cord around his neck stands with hands joined, being greeted by a younger man in a yellow checked shirt who bows with his hand on his chest. Beside them a long-haired figure in a saffron-red robe with a gold beaded mala holds a folded paper. To the right, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray of gold items. An elderly man in white stands at left, and several other people are partly visible in the background.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a plain pink-walled hall with a yellow hanging decoration. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, smiles while accepting a silver tray with a paper slip from a kneeling man in white and a red-bordered sash. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes with a heavy gold necklace and shaved head stands, and on the right another man in white and a light shawl holds a brass vessel. A man in a striped shirt stands behind. a person is the central figure by his long swept hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments; he is seen in person.2011-02-18A photograph inside a decorated hall with a striped tent-style canopy, colourful pillars and an orange-and-yellow hanging cloth. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark and a long ceremonial gold-bead necklace stands holding white paper and a silver plate with gold items, while an orange-robed attendant offers the plate. To the left, a bald older man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and folded hands stands beside a younger man in white with hands in anjali mudra. Behind them a man in white dhoti clothing with a beard gestures in greeting, and several devotees stand along the back, some in pink and orange saris, with hands pressed together.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with white ceiling fabric and colourful woven bands hanging from the ceiling. A woman with voluminous dark curly hair in an orange sleeveless garment and dark beaded necklace reaches out to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt holding folded paper. Behind them, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray with brass items, and men in white dhotis and shirts stand nearby. An elderly man with glasses in a striped shirt watches. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing exchange, with devotees gathered around.2010-10-16A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering under a decorated tent-style canopy with striped and patterned pillars. On the right, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a dark sash is being greeted by a devotee's hand on his shoulder, while another monk in orange holds a silver tray with a small lamp and offerings. On the left, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a folded paper, and a man in white stands beside him. Another man in white and a boy are visible in the background among other attendees.2011-01-22Indoor 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-like ceiling drapery and decorative striped pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and a long necklace, holds a thread or cord while blessing a devotee in white dhoti; a man in orange holds a silver tray with white flower garlands and a brass object. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around with hands folded in namaskar. A decorated altar with deity images and a golden throne-like seat is at the right background.2010-10-28