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A photograph of an indoor event hall with white ceiling lights and a red-and-orange backdrop displaying partial banner text. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a bald head and a red turban stands holding a white box, handing an item to a devotee in an orange-trimmed garment. On the left, a row of men and women stand in a line with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, wearing checked shirts, white shirts and pink clothing. Cameras are visible in the background. a person identity is not established from appearance cues alone, so the figure is described by role as a priest or sannyasi distributing a box to devotees during a darshan-style line.

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October 03 20112011-10-03November 28 20112011-11-28October 11 20112011-10-11December 11 20112011-12-11Photograph of a darshan line at an indoor event with red curtains behind. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and layered red and white flower garlands stands behind a red-draped table, raising his right hand in blessing toward a devotee. He holds a folded paper in his left hand. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-streaked forehead stands at the table, holding a tray of sweets. Several devotees with folded hands, one in an orange striped shirt and a boy in a red jacket, stand in line. a person is the central figure, described by the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands, in a blessing role.2011-12-18Photograph inside an indoor hall where a line of devotees in white clothes stands behind a metal rail with palms pressed together in prayer. At the right, a man in an orange-red garment with a tall red turban, layered beaded necklaces and a green-and-gold cloth is taking part in the ritual and holds a silver tray or plate. A younger attendant in white dhoti with gold borders stands beside him, and a cameraman films from the left. Behind them is a decorated shrine with garlands and colourful yellow, green and orange decorations.2011-12-16Indoor ritual scene at a temple-style hall where devotees stand in a line with palms pressed together in anjali. A young man in a red-and-white turban with a red kurta and ornate gold-beaded necklace hands a folded paper to a devotee; a man in an orange saffron robe and a bald-headed priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stand in the foreground. Attendees in white shirts and white dhotis line up beside them, and a red tray with sweets and offerings is held near the frame. Scenes like this relate to pada puja, where devotees offer respect to the feet of an honoured figure.2011-12-31A photograph of a pada-puja ritual in an indoor hall. A man in a deep red turban with gold trim and a cream-white ceremonial garland, wearing a red shawl over a blue garment, stands at the center holding a folded white paper. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloth assist, one tending a red-lacquered tray of flowers, fruit and offerings. Around them, devotees in white shirts, a red shirt and an orange cloth stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others look on.2011-12-14September 23 20112011-09-23A photograph of a temple darshan scene in a hall. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban stands at a red-draped table holding a tray, distributing items to a line of devotees. Next to him, another person in orange robes and gold beaded necklaces holds a tray of offerings, while a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti stands at the right edge. Several men in shirts, one in a white shirt with a tilak, one in a blue shirt and one in a checked shirt, stand with hands folded or extended. Behind them, a gilded ornate altar and deity murti decorated with flowers are visible in the background.2011-12-17A photograph of a devotional event held in a bright indoor hall. In the centre, a man in a red turban and red garment with a red shawl smiles while a monk in saffron robes and a saffron-and-maroon shawl raises a hand toward him, holding a tray or plate. To the right, a bald attendant in a white dhoti and white shawl carries a tray. On the left, a row of people in blue, navy and maroon shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali, behind silver stanchions. A banner behind the group reads Bhagavad Gita with an orange-red graphic of a deity figure. A camera operator in white stands near the centre.2011-09-30November 27 20112011-11-27