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A photograph of a ritual gathering under a corrugated metal roof supported by steel pillars, with palm trees visible beyond the open sides. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks forward, his long dark hair swept back. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothes with a lanyard stands on a mat. Several small square brick fire pits are arranged on the floor with brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps nearby. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees, mostly in white dhotis and white saris, sit and stand with hands folded in anjali. Strings of marigold garlands and bunting decorate the structure at left.

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A photograph of a covered open-sided hall where a ritual is underway amid square brick-built fire pits, with small brass vessels, leaves and offerings on woven mats. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a grey beard walks at left beside a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a white and orange flower garland. Behind them, men in white and orange shawls and a man in a white kurta with a pendant stand near the pits. Along the sides of the hall and in the background, many people in white and cream clothes stand or sit with hands folded in namaskar, and a woman in a blue saree stands near the centre. Coconut palms and a strip of bunting and marigold garlands are visible outside.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof, with palm trees and a decorated temple gateway behind. Several small square white brick fire pits with brass vessels and offerings stand on the floor. A woman in the centre wears a saffron-orange sari and a white-and-orange flower garland. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand around her, with some in orange shawls, and a man in a white kurta with a dark shawl stands at right. Behind them, a large crowd of people in white, orange, pink and blue clothing stands and sits, some with hands folded in prayer. Strings of flowers hang from the temple entrance.2006-12-26A photograph of a large open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and steel pillars, palm trees visible outside. Many people in white ritual clothing stand with hands in anjali. A man at the front-left wears an orange cloth over his shoulder and a white garment and holds a garland, while a woman in a pink sari and another in a lavender sari stand near the centre. A man in a white kurta with a pendant walks across the floor past rows of white-covered offering trays and brass plates with lamps and flowers laid on the ground. The scene suggests a puja or devotional gathering.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ashram gathering under a tin-roofed shelter with palm trees, draped red-and-maroon fabric and a purple tent with white diamond trim behind it. In the foreground a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left. Centre, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a white and red flower garland and walks with hands clasped. Beside him an older man in white robes with an orange shawl walks forward. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white, orange and checked shirts, including children and women in white saris, stands among tall pillars and a decorated altar area.2006-12-26Outdoor photograph of a fire ritual at an ashram-style open courtyard under a pink and red draped canopy with palm fronds and bamboo poles. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland, holding a kalasha-like vessel with a flame behind it. Beside a square pit lined with dark stones, several men and women in white and orange clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one holding a small brass bell. Behind them a larger crowd of devotees in white, orange and sari attire watches. Stone blocks and a brass lamp sit near the pit. A fire pit with offerings suggests a homa or yagna.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremony under a open-sided metal-frame pavilion decorated with strings of white flower garlands overhead. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland, his palms pressed together in anjali. Beside him in front, a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands before a mound of earth. To the right, men in white dhotis and orange shawls hold items, and to the left a crowd of devotees in white and in saris, including women in pink and purple, stands with hands folded. a person: the centre figure has long hair and a saffron robe with a flower garland, cues that fit the a person appearance, but identity is uncertain.2006-12-26A photograph of a procession under a metal-framed canopy strung with white flower garlands. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders wears a thick white jasmine garland and smiles. Beside him, a bearded man in white kurta and orange shawl walks on a path of brown earth. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, and women in saris, follow or stand with hands folded in greeting. Several onlookers in orange and white clothing line the walkway under a corrugated roof. The scene suggests a ceremonial walk among devotees.2006-12-26Outdoor photograph under a corrugated tin canopy supported by white poles, with hanging woven banners in red, orange and black at top left. In the centre, a person with long dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a red forehead mark, smiling and standing with hands folded at the waist. Behind and around him, several people in white and cream ritual clothing and orange shawls stand, including a woman in a lavender sari and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl. Flower petals in yellow and pink, brass plates and a brass bowl lie on a low brick platform at the front, and a red mat covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): the centred figure wears long swept-back hair, a saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a flower garland, consistent with a sannyasi in orange robes at a ceremony.2008-11-11A photograph of a temple ritual in an open pavilion decorated with orange and white pennants, garlands and painted pillars. A central figure in long dark hair, an orange-and-gold shawl and a white flower garland stands at the right of a white brick fire pit, appearing to be a probable Swamiji with orange clothing and a garland. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel and stand at the square white brick structure, one pouring from a vessel while others hold silver bowls and brass plates. Men in the background raise kalasha pots overhead. Devotees in white and saffron saris line the right side, and a cameraman in white kneels at the left. Brass lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2007-01-01A photograph of a festival procession at an outdoor temple grounds under a corrugated roof with palm fronds. A central man in a saffron-orange robe wears long white and multicolored flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair; he appears to be the. Behind him, a younger man in a white dhoti and devotees in saffron robes and white saris stand among rows of white-painted rangoli or brick-like platforms. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and women in white saris are shown with hands folded at right. A banner with partially visible text hangs in the background, and red drapery frames the scene.2006-12-25A photo of a ritual at an open-sided pavilion decorated with orange triangular pennants, strings of flowers and green leaf garlands. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a white garland raises one arm high, holding an object aloft, while standing beside a white brick-built structure on the ground. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry brass and silver kalashas and vessels on their heads and in their hands, and a few hold palms together in prayer. A woman in a white sari with orange border and a woman in a yellow sari stand among a crowd of onlookers, and a cameraperson kneels at the left edge. Brass lamps and offerings sit on a mat in the foreground.2007-01-01A procession moves through an open-sided shed with a corrugated roof and orange bunting strung overhead. A central figure in an orange saffron robe wears a long white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads, with long swept-back dark hair; the person is a probable Swamiji candidate by these cues. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts walk, one carrying a silver bowl and another a brass tray of white flowers. Orange shawls are draped over some men, and a man on the right wears a red-and-gold shawl with a rudraksha mala. Women in white saris and others in traditional dress line the procession, with a shaded treeline behind.2006-12-29