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A photograph of a devotional ritual in an indoor setting decorated with leafy greenery, white and orange flower garlands and a strand of pink flowers. A central figure with long dark hair and a white garment, with a dark rudraksha-style mala at the chest, reaches into a large metal bowl of petals held in front of a small brass deity murti or ritual object set on a flower-covered base. Around them, several people in white clothes and orange shawls lean in, some holding hands near the offering, while a man in an orange wrap stands behind. An older woman with grey hair and a man with grey hair stand at the left, and a woman in an orange shawl is partly visible at the lower left. Above, a standing fan and colourful festoons hang on the wall.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated stage within a floral canopy of green leaves and orange marigold garlands. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a gold-bordered cream garment and a rudraksha mala, and reaches toward a brass tray of pink petals; probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate attire, shown in person. Around him, devotees in white and saffron-orange shawls press forward, many with rose petals and white petals scattered over their heads and shoulders. A man in a white shirt on the left extends his arm toward the centre, and a woman in a red-bordered sari with a red bindi stands on the right. A bearded man in a saffron shawl stands behind the group, with a green fan visible at the top right.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of devotees gathered around a decorated white throne draped with flower garlands and a green leafy canopy. A man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold-bordered white and yellow dhoti sits on the throne in the centre, with a gold kalasha-style ornament at his feet. Surrounding him, a woman in an orange shawl and mala stands at left beside an elderly woman with a long grey braid, and several devotees in white clothes lean in, one offering a garland of pink, white and multicoloured flowers. A standing fan and white-clad figures appear at the upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, rudraksha malas and gold-bordered yellow garments on a throne, consistent with a presiding guru receiving devotees.2006-07-30Devotees gather tightly around a decorated altar in a flower-festooned hall, many in white clothes. A smiling woman with curly dark hair, a beaded necklace and a bright blouse holds a metal bowl of pink petals high while pouring petals, and an older woman in a grey-green sari with a long braid bends over a small brass deity murti or lamp on the altar. Bald and grey-haired men in white shirts lean in with hands near the offerings, and white and pink petals scatter through the air. Garlands of marigold and white flowers, green leaves and a hanging wall-cloth with red and green patterning frame the scene, while a framed portrait hangs at upper left. The group appears to be in a puja or abhishekam, with petals offered over the altar.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a devotional gathering around a flower-decorated white throne draped with jasmine garlands and orange marigolds. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a cream-white dhoti-style garment with a rudraksha mala and sits on the throne, smiling. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothing, some with orange shawls and beaded necklaces, reach toward him with hands in a gesture of honour; one older bespectacled man in a white shirt bends forward to touch the base of the throne. Sandalwood-coloured ceremonial vessel sits near the throne's edge. Visible hands and heads of several other devotees frame the foreground.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-chested with a white and gold shawl over the shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, raising one hand while smiling from a throne-like seat decorated with white flowers and orange marigold garlands. Surrounding him, devotees in white clothes and one in orange robes bend forward, some with hands folded and others pressing or touching a small brass kalasha-style vessel placed before the seat. A green leafy backdrop and colourful hanging decorations frame the scene. a person seated at the centre with distinctive long hair, ornamental gold necklace and shawl; the people around him are devotees.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30January 01 20082008-01-01July 30 20062006-07-30