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A photograph of a bright, whitewashed hall where a group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and cloths with red and gold borders mill about. Several wear saffron-orange cloths and some hold brass or small objects; a man in front bends forward with hands joined near his face. A table at left holds metal bowls of food and green banana leaves. A woman in a yellow sari with a yellow shawl stands at right. Mats cover the tiled floor and a wall notice board hangs at left. No individual is confidently identifiable as a person from appearance, so no identification is made.

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A crowded indoor hall with white-tiled walls and a metal ceiling frame. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in the centre holding a stainless steel tray of food, one of them taking an item from it. Around them, men wearing white dhotis and white shawls with gold-yellow borders stand and bend low, some kneeling on the floor. A large black speaker is mounted high on the wall. Orange cloth bags rest on the right edge of the frame, and a few people in white stand in the background.2011-03-05A group of shaved-headed men in ritual attire gather in a whitewashed hall with ceiling fan and wall lights. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered yellow trim holds a small offering. Beside him a man in saffron-orange robe and gold-beaded necklace stands barefoot, while others in white dhotis with maroon borders move about. On the right, a framed portrait on a table holds a figure in orange robes seated before a backdrop, with flower garlands and fruit offerings arranged below it. Nearby a seated man in white sits by the offerings. Multiple people are visible, all in ritual dress.2011-03-05A photograph of a ritual scene indoors on an orange cloth mat with a striped rug. A kneeling man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow shawl and a red-beaded rudraksha mala holds a small leaf or offering in his hands while a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a maroon-striped shawl kneels opposite him, extending his hands. Behind them a line of men in white dhotis and shawls stands along the wall, and a man in an orange robe stands further back. A bronze vessel, a metal bowl, and a garland of white flowers and red blossoms hang on a wooden stand near a microphone stand. A woman in a beige sari kneels at the lower left edge of the frame.2011-03-05Indoor photograph in a plain white-walled hall with tiled floor, showing a row of saffron-clad sannyasis and white-clad male devotees in an ashram dining or serving line. A bald man in an orange saffron robe at centre holds a steel plate of food and smiles while extending it toward a man in white dhoti and shawl with a shoulder bag. Other men in white dhotis with yellow and maroon borders stand smiling along the line, several wearing rudraksha malas. A man in orange garments stands at the left edge; a seated figure in white bends over a leaf plate on the floor. Metal serving trays and a wall-mounted speaker are visible. No deity murti or throne is shown.2011-03-05A photograph of a ritual scene in a plain tiled hall with a pale wall and window. A shaved-headed man seated on an orange cloth with a striped white shawl is receiving an offering from a woman in a white and green-bordered sari with an orange shawl, who kneels before him holding money. Another shaved-headed man in white bends forward beside them. Standing devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, several with rudraksha malas, watch nearby, and a woman in orange shawl stands on the left. A brass vessel, flower garlands and a tall kalasha-like stand sit by the wall.2011-03-05A photograph inside a bare, whitewashed hall with a tiled floor and a ceiling fan. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and a woman in white sari sit or kneel on an orange cloth, bowing low over a brass plate with offerings, while a woman in a red blouse and white sari works with materials at the lower edge. Along the left and centre, a row of women in white saris with orange and green borders and orange shawls stand watching. Several men in white dhotis and sacred threads stand in a line, some with shaved heads. A small wooden stand with a garland, a microphone stand and a rudraksha-style cord appear on the right. No person is clearly identifiable as a person.2011-03-05A photograph inside a plain whitewashed hall with ceiling fans and a red-framed doorway. Several men in plain white dhotis with maroon-red borders stand with palms pressed together in anjali, some with eyes closed. The man at right wears rudraksha beads on a cord and a small red pendant; the man at left holds a green leaf or offering in one hand. Behind them a figure in orange-saffron robes with a beaded necklace and bead garlands stands near the center, his head partly visible; his appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described only by role as a person in saffron robes. Yellow flower petals or offerings lie in the foreground at lower right.2011-03-05A photograph of a hall with white walls and tiled floor where a line of men stands eating from small leaf or food portions. Several men on the left wear white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and red sashes, and one raises food to his mouth. In the middle, a row of men in saffron-orange robes and bead necklaces holds food and eats, some with shaved heads and glasses. On the right, a man in white with a garland of flowers around his neck and a rudraksha mala stands beside a steel bowl and a banana-leaf decoration hangs in a doorway. A few more people in white sit or stand along the right edge and back, and a loudspeaker is mounted high on the wall.2011-03-05A photograph of a ritual meal scene indoors on a white tiled floor. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes kneels low with his forehead bowed to the floor, with a steel bowl of food before him. Beside him a woman in an orange sari-style garment with hair in a bun reaches toward a steel bowl of rice and a plate of food on a purple-and-orange cloth. A seated man in white dhoti and shawl sits with hands folded. Standing behind are other figures in orange robes and white sarees and dhotis, one holding a small steel vessel and a gold-coloured item, and a woman in a green-bordered white sari. A banana leaf with offerings of grains, sweets and fruit lies at the lower left, and steel bowls sit nearby on a table.2011-03-05 +2 copiesA row of men seated cross-legged on mats in a plain whitewashed hall, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. They wear white dhotis with red borders and bare upper bodies, some with rudraksha malas, gold bangles and a gold chain. In front of each is a green banana leaf set with rice, papadam, vegetables and sweets, with steel tumblers of water. A small framed portrait sits on a white draped table at the far right, and a red-framed door and a tripod-mounted speaker stand at left. This appears to be a meal offering or prasadam seating during a ritual gathering.2011-03-05 +2 copiesA photograph of a large hall with pale pink walls and red curtains where a group of men stand in rows in white dhotis and shawls with gold and red borders, hands pressed together in namaskar. Brass plates and small bowls with offerings, kumkum and flowers sit on orange mats on the floor. Framed portraits hang on the wall behind them, and several children and onlookers stand near the back. The scene resembles a group puja or morning ritual session.2011-08-01A row of men sits cross-legged on the floor in a hall, hands pressed together in anjali mudra before brass puja plates. Several wear saffron/orange robes; others wear white dhotis with red-striped cloth, one with a gold-bordered shawl. Brass lamps with lit wicks, fruit, flowers and small brass bells sit on orange and green mats in front of them. Behind them, others sit in a line with eyes closed, and women in orange and yellow saris are visible at the left edge. The setting appears to be a ritual gathering in an indoor hall with tiled floor and a wall fan.2011-08-01