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A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and strings of orange and red pennants. A central figure with long dark hair and an orange shawl, wearing a white-and-orange garland of white and red flowers, stands with hands extended in a blessing or offering gesture. Beside him a man in white ritual clothes and an orange wrap holds a small flame or lamp. Another attendant in white and orange holds a brass tray of flower-decorated offerings, and flower-filled plates are arranged along the lower left. A carved, painted wooden vehicle or palanquin stands at the left edge. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothes watches, with many standing along the sides of the pavilion. The central figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange garments, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence in the ritual.

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Indoor photo of a hall with white ceiling drapes and colourful striped tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white and purple floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, standing barefoot on a marble floor. A monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings and a small orange cloth, facing him. On the left, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a man in an orange polo shirt stand with palms joined in namaste. Devotees in white and saffron clothes line the hall, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a colourful sari stands on the right. A golden throne-like seat is visible at the far end.2010-12-31A 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.2006-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a corrugated metal roof strung with orange pennants and decorated with small colourful canopies. In the foreground, rows of brass plates hold white and yellow flower petals on a white cloth. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange shawl wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot. Around him, men and boys in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange shawls, carry ritual items; one holds a metal vessel. Women in white saris and a girl in orange stand at the left. a person is visible in the centre: a figure with long dark hair, orange robe, garland and rudraksha cues.2006-12-29A 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.2007-01-01Indoor 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 a white draped ceiling and colourful striped hanging banners. A bare-footed man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a flower garland stands centre, receiving a silver tray from a shaven-headed man in orange robes at right. Around them, devotees in white clothing press palms together in namaskar, and others in white, green and blue saris and shawls stand along the walls. A white-robed man at left wears a rudraksha-like necklace. The scene resembles a welcoming or blessing ceremony, with a glimpse of a shrine and gold ornaments in the background. Several people are visible, about a dozen.2010-12-31Outdoor procession under a large open-sided shelter with a fringed white and red umbrella overhead and an orange-and-blue umbrella at right. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, with long swept-back dark hair, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, walks forward with hands clasped; the figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Around him, men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and shawls walk in the procession; a man at left holds a tray of flowers, a man at right in a white dhoti and gold-patterned red shawl carries a glass vessel of flowers, and an older bearded man in white holds a tray. A young boy in a red checked shirt walks among them.2006-12-29A photograph of a procession under a covered shed with a fringed canopy umbrella in white and red overhead. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe, a long white and red flower garland, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, with long swept-back hair; he walks forward with hands clasped, and the appearance is consistent with a person candidate but the cues are not strong enough to confirm. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk around him; one on the left carries a tray of flowers, and one on the right in white with a red and gold shawl holds a decorated basket with flowers. A young boy in a red checked shirt walks at the left, and devotees in white and saris follow behind with decorated umbrellas and drums visible at the right edge.2006-12-29A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof with palm trees and strings of yellow and green garlands behind. A seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange cloth, ties a yellow thread on the wrist of a man in white. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing white and red garlands, stand holding brass plates with flowers and offerings. Another man in orange clothing stands nearby, and a microphone stands beside the seated figure. Overall the scene looks like a blessing or thread-tying ceremony with devotees receiving prasad.2006-12-26A covered open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof holds a ritual gathering. Rows of devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, many dressed in white dhotis and shirts, while several women wear white saris with gold borders and others wear orange shawls or saffron garments. Low square brick fire pits or platforms with brass vessels, plates of offerings and marigold and jasmine garlands sit on the mat-covered floor. A decorated kalasha-style vessel and strings of yellow flowers hang along the back, with palm trees visible beyond the open side. No single figure is identifiable as a presiding teacher in this frame.2006-12-26October 12 20062006-10-12 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-15