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Photograph of a hall with a polished marble floor and colourful striped bunting hanging from the ceiling. Two rows of people stand with palms pressed together in anjali along both sides, men in white on the left and women in white and blue saris on the right. In the centre, two figures in saffron/orange robes walk forward down the aisle, one with a rudraksha mala around the neck, followed by a man in white. A deity shrine with garlands is visible at the far end, and a small wooden pedestal or table sits near the aisle. Several people are seated on the floor in the background. The scene suggests a satsang or puja procession.

A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white fabric ceiling, decorated pillars wrapped in coloured patterns with orange tassels, and ceiling fans. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands on a polished white floor, a hand raised toward a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt who presses his palms together. Another orange-robed attendant with a shaved head holds an offering near him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the left with palms joined, and women in saris stand on the right with hands folded. An altar with a decorated backdrop is visible in the distance. The scene suggests a greeting or blessing, with about 20 people visible.

October 07 2010

A photograph of a hall with a line of standing men in white shirts and light trousers, hands pressed together in anjali namaskar, facing a figure in an orange robe who walks toward a stage. The figure in orange, with a tall orange-saffron robe, approaches through a doorway. On the right, a stage has a deep red curtain, an orange sofa-style seat with a cushion, a small orange footstool, a microphone stand, and a white side table holding small offerings. Colourful decorative hanging pillars with patterned panels and ceiling fans are visible.

A hall with a white tented ceiling and decorative painted pillars with elephant motifs. On the left, a line of devotees in white and blue shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some holding a small child. In the centre, a figure in white stands near an orange chair. On the right, a woman in an orange sari walks toward the bright doorway, hands folded in prayer. Wooden cabinets and a fan sit at the right edge of the room.

A photograph of a large hall with a tented white ceiling, hanging fans and colourful decorative cloth banners on pillars. A central figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair walks barefoot across a pale floor between two lines of devotees. The figure is in the centre of the frame with hands at the chest in greeting. Devotees on both sides stand with palms pressed together in namaste on orange and blue mats, wearing white dhotis, white kurtas and sarees. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge of the frame. Some devotees wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and several children stand at the front. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan-style welcome.

A photograph inside a decorated hall with white ceiling drapes, hanging colourful tassel banners and a large framed temple backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style beaded garland raises his hand in blessing toward a line of men in white shirts and dhotis. Beside him stand two shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with cream shawls and gold-beaded necklaces, one holding a small wooden item. A row of devotees stands barefoot on a polished floor, and a deity altar with a gold canopy is visible at right. The orange-robed figure is an appearance-based a person giving darshan to devotees.

A long hall with a white fabric ceiling, hanging orange cloth, and multicolored striped pillars lining the central aisle. Devotees stand in two rows facing each other: men in white dhotis and white shirts on the left, and women in saris and salwar kameez in teal, green, orange, and pink on the right, many with palms pressed together in anjali. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl hold a brass tray between them. A banner and a red-and-gold backdrop are visible at the far end of the hall. About 20 people are visible.

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A photograph of a large hall with a white ceiling, ceiling fans, and tall decorated pillars wrapped in colourful patterned cloth. On the left, a row of people in white clothes stands with palms pressed together in greeting. In the centre-right, a figure in orange robes walks across the floor toward the stage, while another person in white bows near two orange-red upholstered chairs. A dark red curtain hangs on the right beside a small stage with orange cloth.

A photograph inside a plain white-walled hall with a tented ceiling of white drapery and a yellow-and-blue patterned pillar wrap. A woman in a long orange robe stands at the right with palms pressed together in namaste, walking toward the front. Along the left, a line of about a dozen people in white and light clothing stand with hands folded in prayer; one bald man in a striped navy shirt stands in front. Orange-cushioned chairs and a red chair are arranged on the floor, and an open doorway shows daylight behind. Bags and bottles sit near the standing devotees.

October 20 2010