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A photograph inside a large hall with a draped white fabric ceiling and ceiling fans, decorated with colourful painted pillars. In the centre, a man in an orange and maroon robe with a rudraksha mala raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a standing man in a pale blue shirt with a lanyard badge, who presses his palms together. Beside them, a shaven-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a brass-colored plate. To the left, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands by a bare-shouldered devotee in a checked shirt. Behind them, a row of people in white and light clothing stands along the room.

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A photograph inside a decorated hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful cloth bands hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala stands beside a younger bearded man in a cream kurta, who has his hand raised near the orange-robed man's arm, as if greeting or receiving blessings. Next to them, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with small brass lamps and offerings. On the left, men in white clothes and rudraksha malas stand with palms pressed together in anjali. A woman in a red sari stands at the right edge among other devotees. Whether the orange-robed man with the mala is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2010-11-15A photograph inside a large hall with striped white canopy draped over the ceiling and colourful painted pillars with blue, red and yellow motifs. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange-brown shawl over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala, and reaches toward a tray. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands at right holding a silver tray with gold ceremonial items, as an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers leans forward with folded hands. Behind them, a man in a checked shirt and lanyard, a man in a maroon shirt, and several people in white stand near the walls and entrance. Whether the smiling man is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone.2011-02-02A photograph inside a decorated hall with a tented ceiling and tall striped pillars in red, yellow and blue. A man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with offerings and a sprinkling of orange and yellow petals while a figure in a red shawl and red robe with gold necklaces and a red bindi stands before him, one hand raised in blessing. A young man in white kurta on the left holds a small white object and looks on; a man in white dhoti with folded hands stands nearby, and devotees in white sit on blue-and-white mats. A gold and silver throne and ornate altar with lamps appear at the back. The figure in red has long swept-back hair and distinctive gold necklaces, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a tented hall with a draped ceiling and painted decorative pillars. A man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle, the a person, stands centre, with one hand raised toward the head of a devotee in white clothes who bends forward with hands folded. Beside him an attendant in orange holds a silver tray of offerings with a small lamp. On the left an older man in white with glasses and a mala stands with hands joined. Several other men in white and orange clothing, some with red and orange shawls, stand around the room. Ceiling fans turn overhead.2011-01-22A photograph inside a hall with a draped ceiling and decorated painted pillars. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head holds a silver tray toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl. Several men in shirts and trousers stand around, some with hands folded. To the right, people in white sit or kneel on a glossy floor near a decorated altar with flowers and lamps. The scene suggests a devotional reception of offerings.2011-02-02A photograph of an indoor ceremonial hall with a white ceiling canopy and striped fabric hangings with orange tassels. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron garment with a red-and-gold tilak and multiple rudraksha malas raises one palm toward an older man in a white shirt, who holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him, a monk in an orange robe holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them, other men in white dhotis wear gold necklaces, and a bald man in a white garment stands at right. A seated figure appears at left in a red shirt. a person: the central man has long dark hair and rudraksha malas over an orange robe, but these cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a devotee-type figure in orange.2011-02-02Indoor hall with a tiled floor and colourful striped pillars hung with yellow fringe. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders and multiple beaded garlands stands at centre, right palm raised in blessing over a devotee. The blessed devotee in a light grey shirt and dark trousers bows with palms pressed together and head lowered; a younger man in a light blue striped shirt with a lanyard stands folded-hands beside him. Behind, a second saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and tripundra marks holds a white tray. On the right, a bald attendant in white dhoti carries a tray of gold objects, and another bald attendant in white with a bead necklace stands further right.2011-02-22Indoor 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.2010-11-15Photograph of an indoor gathering under a white fabric ceiling with colourful patterned pillar wraps. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and an orange saffron robe holds a silver tray. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes holds a second silver tray. On the left, a man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a red patterned kurta bows forward with hands clasped. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background.2011-01-22October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesBlurred 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.2010-12-27