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A photograph of a covered open-air pavilion with a concrete floor, wet from washing, and woven straw mats laid in a path. In the centre-right, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks forward with his arms slightly raised. Around him, several people in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls move along the mats, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at left holding a woven mat. Another woman in a green blouse and patterned sari stands at far left. Behind them, further devotees and a white van are visible through the open sides, with palm trees beyond. The scene suggests a ritual procession across the mats.

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A photograph taken under an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and metal beams. On the left, a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti, wearing rudraksha beads, stands smiling and facing a group. Around him, a group of women in white saris with orange shawls stand in a loose semicircle, some with gold bangles and necklaces, with a few people in white clothing visible behind them and a bald man in white at the back. The setting appears to be a ritual or seva gathering space.2006-11-20Photograph inside an open-sided shed with a concrete floor and corrugated roof, where devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders, many with orange shawls, walk and move between rows of woven mats laid out on the floor. A wooden carved chair stands at the left edge. A man in white with an orange shawl bends forward at centre, a woman in a white sari holds hands with another devotee, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl carries a large woven object. Behind them, concrete blocks are stacked against a wall. At right, a woman in a green blouse and patterned sari stands separately. No figure in the scene clearly qualifies as the a person candidate by appearance, so no identity is asserted.2006-10-21November 10 20062006-11-10Photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and concrete plinth. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long garland of white, red and green flowers and walks barefoot across the floor. Behind them a crowd of people in white dhotis, kurtas and white ritual garments stands in rows, several with hands folded in anjali. On the left a table with a white cloth holds steel vessels, a small framed picture garlanded with marigolds and red flowers, and a plate of marigold petals. At right a seated person in an orange robe sits cross-legged with hands joined, beside a tray of offerings. A large portrait on the back wall shows a smiling face in a white turban. The setting suggests a pooja or ritual gathering.2006-10-12A photograph of a ritual gathering under a corrugated metal roof supported by steel pillars, with palm trees visible beyond the open sides. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks forward, his long dark hair swept back. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothes with a lanyard stands on a mat. Several small square brick fire pits are arranged on the floor with brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps nearby. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees, mostly in white dhotis and white saris, sit and stand with hands folded in anjali. Strings of marigold garlands and bunting decorate the structure at left.2006-12-26A photograph of a welcome at an outdoor pavilion roofed with woven palm thatch and decorated with hanging green banana bunches. A young man in a saffron-orange robe with a long pink-and-yellow flower garland stands at centre, smiling, with long dark hair, appearing to be a sannyasi receiving the greeting. A man in a white shirt and black belt bows toward him from the left, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a green-bordered cloth extends an open hand on the right. Several people in white clothes, including a woman holding a brass pot with leaves, stand around with palms pressed together in namaste. Women in white and a woman in a white sari with a gold border also join in the greeting. The atmosphere is one of devotional welcome at a house visit.2010-02-17February 24 20072007-02-24November 20 20062006-11-20A photograph taken under a open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof and exposed metal beams. On the left, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe with a red undergarment and a rudraksha mala, and he holds a wooden staff; his head is bowed and he smiles. Behind him, a line of women in white and cream saris and kurtas wear saffron-orange shawls, some with lanyards, and several are smiling. In the lower right, the back of a figure in orange clothing is partially visible. Metal bowls sit on a table at left, and the floor is grey concrete.2006-10-21A photograph of a ritual or devotional gathering inside a open-sided hall with a red-painted wall and a large white painted figure partly visible at upper right. A man in saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala stands at right with hands together, smiling, beside a green-and-gold cushioned seat draped with a white cloth. Nearby, several people in white dhotis and mundus with orange shawls bow or kneel toward the seat; one kneeling person touches the floor in prostration, and another white-clad person leans on a walker. Women in white saris with orange shawls stand in the background, and onlookers are visible through an opening at left.2006-11-20A photograph of an outdoor temple-area entrance decorated with hanging colourful tassel banners in orange, red, blue and white. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with his right hand extended in a gesture of blessing, and appears to be a person, identified by his long hair and saffron robe with rudraksha mala cues. Beside him a woman in a white blouse and white dhoti-style garment stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, another woman in a white sari with gold border also has her hands folded, and a woman in a red sari stands behind. On the right a bald man in white ritual clothes with a sacred thread and beaded necklace sits near the steps. Palm trees, a signboard and stone sculptures are visible in the background, with more devotees in white and orange behind.2010-11-13A photograph taken inside an open-sided pavilion with a tiled wooden roof supported by pillars and ceiling fans. At center, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and walks barefoot with a smile; he is the probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, stand or walk; one on the left holds a pair of sandals, and a man at right carries a small bag. A woman in white stands with hands folded in greeting near the center left, and a few other people are visible in the background near parked cars and grass.2006-11-09