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A photograph of a devotional offering scene at a temple-like hall. In the left foreground, a woman in an orange-red turban and orange-red garment, with a white and yellow flower garland, sits behind a tray and receives items from devotees. A woman in a pink and white sari with an orange cord holds an orange fruit with hands folded in reverence beside a smiling young boy in a striped shirt. A man in a white shirt with an orange cord stands at right. Behind them stands a woman in white sari with a rudraksha mala. A brass tray holds oranges, rudraksha beads, and gold-coloured ritual lamps, with potted green plants and marigold and white flower garlands around the altar area. A gold-decorated deity murti is partly visible at top left.

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August 28 2015

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange cloth, wearing a thick white and green jasmine garland with red flowers, receiving blessings. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a long rudraksha mala and glasses extends her right hand over the head of a man in a blue checked shirt, who sits beside a small child in white. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and another in a purple and green sari hold red fruit or offerings. In the foreground is a wooden box holding red fruit, gold jewellery and rudraksha beads, and green leaves frame the scene.

April 19 2015

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.

A photograph of a devotee gathering at a satsang or darshan setting with potted plants and a statue of a deity in the background. A figure in an orange turban and an orange-and-pink-and-white flower garland, wearing gold bangles and an orange shawl, sits behind a wooden table handing out lemons to visitors. On the table are wooden trays holding rudraksha mala beads, gold bangles, and small packets. A woman in a mustard-gold sari with a child in a white shirt reaches forward, and an older woman in white with a rudraksha mala and gold border sits in the foreground. Other devotees in white and cream clothing stand along the back. The page indicates a person is present, but the appearance is uncertain, so the figure is described by role only.

July 31 2015

A seated man in a red-orange turban and rust-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and red arm bands, hands an orange fruit to a man in a white shirt who leans forward with cupped hands. Behind them stand women in orange and white saris, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and an older woman in a teal sari with gold border. Potted green plants and gold-garlanded deity figures fill the background. Gold-plated items, orange fruits and a wooden tray sit in the foreground.

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A photograph of a seated devotional visit in a small room. On the right, a smiling person in a rust-red sari, with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a chair with decorated cushions and gestures with raised hands toward a family group. A standing attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind the chair. In front, a woman with a white flower garland folds her hands in greeting, a girl in a teal dress and a young child in a blue outfit with a flower in her hair lean forward. A man in a white vest with rudraksha beads and a neck chain sits nearby. Standing men in white dhotis and an orange-robed man watch in the background. A wooden box with rudraksha beads and oranges sits at the front. A striped mat covers the floor.

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with layered garlands of pink, white and orange flowers around the neck and gold bangles on the wrist, handing sweets from a wooden tray to a line of children. A young girl in a pink top and a boy in a striped shirt stand close, while a standing woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala looks on. Other women in saris and a teenage boy in a striped shirt wait nearby. Potted green plants, a white floor-standing air conditioner, a dark red curtain and carved figurines in a niche form the setting. a person: the seated figure wears a saffron turban, saffron robe, flower garlands and gold bangles, consistent with a ceremonial presentation of prasad.