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A photograph of a small, freshly whitewashed room decorated with a garland of orange and yellow marigolds along the top of the wall and framed photographs above. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers photographs a seated group at the centre. A devotee in saffron robes and a garland of orange flowers sits on a white plastic chair. Beside him, a figure in an orange turban, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a white chair with a walking staff, behind a glass table holding a steel plate and a blue flask. On the right, a bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a cushioned seat. Other men in white shirts and saffron scarves stand along the back, and a pink flower arrangement sits on a wall shelf.

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A photograph of a small room with white walls decorated with a strand of marigold and orange flower garlands along the ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall. Three seated saffron-robed figures are central: a man in orange with a marigold garland sits on a white plastic chair, a figure in orange with a cloth band and a walking staff sits beside a glass-topped table holding a steel plate and a blue flask, and a turbaned man in orange with rudraksha beads sits at the right edge. Standing on the left, several men in white shirts and dark trousers watch, and one man in white bends forward to offer respect. A pink flower arrangement sits on a wall shelf.2011-05-23A crowded room with cream walls, a ceiling fan and a garland of orange and yellow marigolds strung along the top of the wall. A framed photograph hangs high on the right, showing a bearded man in an orange turban and a cloth wrapped over his shoulder in front of a river scene, and a small printed image sits nearby. At the lower right, a seated man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala is partly visible. In the centre, a bald man with a gold chain, wearing an orange cloth, stands among devotees. A man in a white shirt holds his hands together in front of his chest, and a younger man in orange with a marigold garland sits near the front. A cameraman in dark clothing films the scene with a large camera at the left, surrounded by onlookers in white shirts. A small niche in the wall at right holds a small object and a pink flower arrangement sits on a ledge.2011-05-23A photograph of a small room with cream walls and a garland of marigolds and orange flowers strung along the ceiling edge. Several saffron-clad sannyasis stand conversing. On the left, a man in an orange robe and orange turban faces right, while behind him a bald man in white stands near an ornate gilded chair. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a marigold garland gestures while speaking to a man in an orange robe wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a marigold garland. On the right, a bearded man in an orange turban and orange shawl stands beside white plastic chairs and a small table with a steel tray. A man in a blue shirt stands in the background. A framed photograph hangs on the upper right wall.2011-05-23A photograph of a house visit ritual in a domestic room with white walls. A seated figure in a maroon-red garment with a striped turban and a red-and-white flower garland holds up a silver trident and sits on an orange-cushioned seat before a backdrop draped with yellow fabric and hanging marigold-and-red flower strands. A standing attendant in orange and a cameraman in white clothes film the scene at left. Seated around the seat are several men and women in orange robes with white forehead markings and beaded necklaces, a woman in a pink sari with a flower garland, and men in white and checked shirts, some holding a brass plate and offerings near the floor. The appearance of the seated figure is not clearly identifiable, so the a person field is unsure.2014-06-23A photograph of a crowded room with white walls where many saffron-robed sadhus and monks sit on chairs and along the floor. Several wear orange and red turbans or headwear, one has a red turban, and others wear rudraksha and bead necklaces. A bare-chested figure in a red-orange cloth stands near a central ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial, with water bottles and small offerings on low tables. In the foreground a person holds up a phone to photograph the gathering, and a man in a white garment sits among the group.2016-04-22May 05 20162016-05-05July 28 20082008-07-28April 22 20162016-04-22July 28 20082008-07-28June 23 20142014-06-23Indoor photo in a white-walled room of a building. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and white flower garland with a rudraksha mala stands centre-left, holding a small green object, and appears to be receiving or offering something. Beside him a man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds a small woven basket with a brass pot. On the right a young man in orange holds a silver tray of flowers and a brass vessel while an older man in white shirt and dhoti with a rudraksha mala performs the offering. A woman in an orange sari stands behind, and a cameraman films at top right. Several onlookers stand in the background, including a man in a striped shirt and a woman in a red and cream sari. Possible ritual welcome offering with flowers and a tray, indicating a small inauguration-style ceremony.2008-07-28A photograph inside a bright hall with white perforated lattice panels on the walls and a blue floor mat. A tall man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands centre, wearing a long rudraksha mala and smiling, with long dark hair falling behind him. Several men in white dhotis and shirts sit or stand around him, one at left holding a small booklet, one seated at right with hands together. Beside them a man in orange robes looks at a phone. On the far right a shaved-headed sannyasi with vibhuti on his forehead sits in orange drapery with one hand raised.2010-01-13