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A photograph inside a tented hall with colourful striped pillars and draped white fabric overhead. In the centre, a man with swept-back hair wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a red waist cloth, and he raises his hand in blessing toward a line of people. On the right, a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala carries a silver tray with gold-bordered cloth. Beside him another saffron-robed monk stands near the tray. On the left, a man in white clothes with a mala presses his palms together and bows his head, and a young boy in a striped shirt stands near the crowd. Several other people in white and cream clothing stand in the background.

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Indoor photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a draped white fabric ceiling with ceiling fans and colourful decorated pillars with tassels. A man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a gold-trimmed shawl stands centre-right, his hand raised touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee, while a monk in saffron-orange robes holds a tray of offerings with gold items. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis have palms pressed together in anjali, and a man in a light green shirt with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands at the left edge. A red-and-gold decorated altar with a crown-like ornament is visible at the right. The man in the centre has long hair tied up with a visible tilak, and his appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image does not confirm it.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA photo inside a decorated hall with a draped white and multicoloured ceiling canopy and painted pillars. A man in a cream dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a gold necklace and red sash stands at centre, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in white shirt and mundu who has his palms joined. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis wait in line with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate. Another man in white holds a tray of garlands and offerings. Projection screens and an audience are visible in the background. a person candidate: the central man in cream dhoti and gold necklace is an appearance-based probable candidate, though cues are limited.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA photograph inside a tent-roofed hall with draped white and grey ceiling fabric, colourful striped pillars and ceiling fans. A priest in a white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl, holding a silver tray with offerings, touches the forehead of a devotee in white shirt and dhoti whose hands are folded in namaskar. A line of men in white and pale shirts stands behind them, several with hands joined in prayer. On the right, a monk in saffron-orange robes walks past carrying a tray. Another priest stands nearby in a white and orange garment. Devotees are seated or standing in the background.2011-03-05Photograph inside a decorated hall with a draped white ceiling canopy and tall pillars wrapped in coloured cloth. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and a sacred thread stands centre, with tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the head of a man with folded hands. Another priest in a white dhoti holds a tray. On the right, a monk in a saffron-orange robe carries a brass tray and stands beside a man in white with a gold-and-saffron shawl. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand in line on the left waiting, and more devotees in saffron and white stand behind. Screens and a backdrop hang in the background.2011-03-05A busy indoor hall under a white fabric ceiling with ceiling fans and a striped pillar. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a red-and-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala extends his hand toward a row of people in white clothes with folded hands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and small offerings. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, one in a green shirt, and women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the right edge.2011-02-02A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a bright hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful striped hangings. A long-haired man in a yellow-orange dhoti and shawl, with several gold-bead necklaces, stands centre and extends his hand toward a devotee. A man in an orange shawl and gold necklaces holds a silver tray. Beside them, a man in white ritual clothes holds a tray of offerings. On the left, devotees in white shirts and dhotis with folded hands and vibhuti marks pray, and a young boy in a yellow shirt looks up. Several other people in white and orange stand in the background. The scene resembles a satsang or ritual blessing.2010-12-23A photograph of a devotional gathering inside a decorated hall with a white canopy and colourful striped pillars hanging above. In the centre, a young man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace leans forward and receives or offers items from a silver tray, while an assistant in orange, also wearing beads, holds the tray. Around them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some wearing beaded necklaces, and others in white kurtas stand in the background. A man with a long white beard at left presses his hands together, and a video camera on the right records the scene.2010-11-15Indoor 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-style ceiling drapes and colourful striped fabric hangings. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, red bindi, gold necklace and wooden mala beads, wearing an orange robe, raises his hand over a brass offering plate held by a monk in an orange robe. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together at left, and an attendant in white dhoti holds a tray with fruit at right. Several others stand and sit along the mats in the background. The scene resembles a satsang ritual, with the robed figure in orange appearing to bless the offering; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance (long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace and mala cues).2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with a fabric canopy and decorated pillars with coloured banners. A man in a cream and gold silk garment with rudraksha mala and gold necklace, his hair tied up, reaches out to touch the forehead of an elderly bearded man in a green jacket with hands folded. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands joined in greeting. On the right, a bald man in saffron robes holds a silver tray with a red cloth and gold objects. A golden ornate throne-like structure is visible at the far right. Several onlookers stand along the left side.2011-03-05A photograph inside a hall with colourful striped and orange hangings above. A man in a white dhoti-style garment and white shawl, with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, extends a hand over a silver tray of offerings held by a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Around them devotees stand with palms pressed together in anjali, including a man in a white shirt on the left, a man in an orange shirt, a man in a checked shirt, a bald man in white and a boy in an orange sweatshirt. A person in orange robes stands at the right edge.2011-02-12Blurred 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