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A dim tent-like hall with a pale fabric ceiling and bright windows at the far end. Two rows of devotees stand with palms pressed together in anjali along both sides of a narrow central aisle. A central figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair walks down the aisle with hands folded, appearing to be a sannyasi. The devotees on the left wear orange and cream saris and white garments, and those on the right wear white dhotis and kurtas. Overhead, the tent poles are wrapped in colourful fabric. The scene suggests a darshan or procession moment.

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A dim tented hall photographed from behind a central walkway, with rows of devotees on both sides standing with palms pressed together in anjali. Many wear white or cream ritual clothing, and the figures on the left wear patterned orange-and-white garments. At the far end of the aisle, a figure in an orange robe walks forward toward bright light entering through windows at the back. The figure is a silhouette and cannot be confirmed as a specific person from appearance. The scene suggests a darshan moment, with the walkway lined by the praying devotees.2006-10-21Photograph inside a tent-roofed hall with a central walkway lined on both sides by standing devotees with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. On the left, women in white and cream saris and a few in orange stand close together, some wearing garlands. On the right, men in white kurtas and dhotis with folded hands face inward. At the far end of the aisle, figures in orange and white robes walk toward the bright doorway, one in a long orange robe near the centre. Orange and red decorative hangings line the ceiling, and bright windows glow above. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2006-10-21A long hall with a central aisle where a line of devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra on both sides. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, and some older men wear rudraksha malas. Women on the right wear white saris and a woman in a red-brown sari bows her head. A single figure in an orange-red sari walks down the central aisle toward the doorway at the far end, bright light entering through the high lattice windows. Striped woven runners line the floor, and a banner hangs on the right wall.2006-10-07Photograph inside a large white tent hall with arched ceiling and high grid windows, showing a long central aisle lined by rows of devotees in white clothing standing with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white shirts and white dhotis; women on the right wear white saris and rudraksha malas. One figure in a rust-orange robe walks up the aisle toward the entrance, and a black bag sits on the floor near the right row. Vertical ornamental banners hang from the ceiling.2006-10-07A dim, arched hall with a row of small latticed windows glowing at the far end. A lone figure in a saffron-orange robe walks down a central aisle between two rows of devotees who stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Devotees on the left wear white shirts and white dhotis, one holding rudraksha beads; those on the right are women in white saris with gold borders and a red-orange garland-like string at the neck. A black bag rests on the floor at the right edge.2006-10-07A photograph inside a large hall with a white ceiling and tall lattice windows letting in bright light; colourful hanging decorations line the upper walls. Devotees stand in two rows along a central aisle with a red runner, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Near the centre, a figure in an orange robe walks forward with hands folded, flanked by people in white dhotis and white clothing. On the right, men in white with rudraksha-style necklaces stand with hands joined; on the left, women in saris and salwars, one in orange, also stand with hands joined. Several children are present. Photo credit overlay in the lower right corner.2006-10-21Indoor photo of a line of devotees in white clothes standing with palms pressed together in namaste along both sides of a hall. A figure with long dark hair and a dark robe walks down the central aisle toward a bright open doorway, where other people in white and an orange shawl stand waiting. Ceiling lights and a balcony are visible above.2005-11-24A long covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and a central red carpet runway flanked by metal railings. Dozens of people stand in two rows facing inward with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the left, many women wear orange and red saris and men wear orange and cream clothing. On the right, men wear white dhotis and cream or pink shawls, with some in white. Strings of yellow and green leaves hang from the ceiling, and framed photographs line the side walls. A lit corridor extends into the distance. No individual can be confidently identified as the swami from appearance alone.2011-11-29October 07 20062006-10-07October 07 20062006-10-07A photograph inside a long hall with a central aisle, where rows of people stand on both sides with palms pressed together in namaste. Those on the left wear white ritual clothes with rudraksha malas, including an elderly man in white with glasses and a mala. Those on the right wear white and cream garments, and a woman in a brown sari and a woman in a green sari stand nearby. A figure in a long orange-brown robe walks down the aisle toward the far doorway, where others in white are visible. Tall ventilation windows with grid patterns let in light, and portraits hang on the far wall. Many people are visible, including partially seen figures near the edges.2006-10-07A photograph of a long covered walkway with a red carpet, lined on the left by a metal railing and devotees with palms pressed together in namaste. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti, a bare upper body with a shawl draped over the shoulder and a garland of beads or flowers, walks forward smiling with hands folded in greeting. Several women in white, cream and saffron-toned clothes stand along the rail, some in sarees, with hands raised in prayer. Yellow paper streamers hang from the ceiling frame. A figure in the foreground on the right is partly visible in light striped cloth. The scene suggests a darshan or greeting procession. a person appears as the walking man in orange with long hair, mala and gold-toned armlets.2011-11-29