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Photograph inside a light sandstone temple hall with carved pillars and a wooden railing in the foreground. A central figure in a deep maroon-red robe with gold trim wears a large red flower garland and a long gold-and-bead necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead and hair tied up; the tradition here is a sannyasi-style ritual setting. To the left, a smiling shaved-headed man in orange-brown robes holds a silver tray with flowers and rudraksha beads. Behind them stand bearded men in orange and grey jackets, and sunlight streams through a window at right.

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January 20 20142014-01-20A photograph inside an ornate temple hall with carved pale stone pillars and a wooden railing in the foreground. A man in a rust-red sannyasi robe with a red and white floral garland and a long gold-and-bead necklace stands centre, eyes lowered, with a white and red tilak on his forehead. To his left a priest in a brown-orange wrap holds a metal tray with flower offerings and wears a rudraksha mala. To the right a bearded man in an orange shawl over a grey-green jacket gestures toward the garlanded man, and a bearded man in a grey jacket and white kurta stands at the far right. Several other people stand in the background.2014-01-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a group of saffron-robed men walking through a temple corridor at night, with a red and white lattice railing on the left and a silver trident leaning against the wall. A man in the centre wears a rust-red dhoti, a large brown rudraksha mala and a white and magenta flower garland, smiling and gesturing toward the railing. Beside him, a bearded man in an orange-yellow shawl and white and magenta garland walks forward. Behind them, several sanyasis in orange and rust clothing, some with shaved heads and tripundra markings, follow. One holds a striped tiger-print cloth. Marble floor and pillars frame the scene. a person appearance cues are not clearly established for a single individual, so identity remains uncertain.2014-03-16Indoor photo of a welcome ceremony. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a red-pink flower garland with gold necklaces and a reddish-brown shawl, smiles toward an older bearded man in orange robes who holds a brass tray of white flowers and petals, bending forward to offer them. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and a man in white stand watching in a pillared room. The shaved-headed monk in orange holds the tray area; the robed figures are sannyasi and devotees. The seated garlanded man is a person by appearance cues: long hair, gold necklaces and a garland, but this is uncertain given the blur.2014-03-14March 01 20182018-03-01A photograph of a courtyard with white arcaded balconies, where a group walks across the tiled floor. In the centre, a man in a red-orange turban, rust-coloured robes and a beaded mala stands with a bare-armed companion. To the left, a bearded man in saffron robes presses his palms together. On the right, a bald man in rust robes and a gold-bead necklace gestures, and a man in a yellow shawl and a garland of marigolds gestures toward them. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold pendant and gold chain walks at left-centre. Several onlookers stand in the background above on the balcony.2015-09-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a welcome exchange in a room with dark maroon drapes, bamboo screen and orange cushioned chairs. On the left, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland holds a staff and a golden kalasha-like object. Facing him, a person with long dark hair and a tilak wears a maroon-red shawl over a rust-brown garment with a gold border and a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holding out a red-and-green cloth or tray. Two shaven-headed attendants in orange-gold dhotis and rudraksha malas stand behind, one holding a red bowl. A wooden stand with small carved figures is in the background.2014-10-12June 03 20162016-06-03September 20 20152015-09-20Photograph of an airport arrival corridor. A smiling man in the centre wears a rust-red robe, a long red flower garland, a brown beaded necklace and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, and raises his right hand in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed attendants with white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and gold armbands walk alongside, one carrying a tall orange-and-white pole with a banner. A uniformed security officer stands behind, and a man in a checked shirt is at the right edge, with rolling luggage visible on the floor.2016-06-20A photograph of an indoor hallway with a blue-painted wall and a framed picture above. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead stands at centre, wearing a brown-maroon robe, a dense rudraksha mala, and a long white and yellow garland with red flowers. He smiles and extends his hand toward an older man in a white shirt and cream dhoti, who holds a small silver vessel. Behind them stand a man in orange robes with long hair and rudraksha beads, a man in a pink-striped shirt and white dhoti, and a few other devotees. A white-clad figure in the foreground is partially out of focus. A statue of a figure in a white shirt with a rudraksha garland and orange cloth stands behind the group. The scene appears to be a ritual exchange of offerings.2018-03-01A photograph of a corridor inside a temple-like building with pillars and a lattice railing. In the foreground, a bearded man in a red-orange silk robe and an orange shawl, wearing a white and pink flower garland, walks forward with a serious expression. Behind him to the left, a younger man with a red tilak wears a deep red garment with gold border and a white and pink garland. Further back, a man in an orange-red robe carries a striped cloth, and a shaved-headed man in red-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala walks at the right edge. Several other sannyasis in saffron-orange robes follow. The white marble walls and red handrail are visible.2014-03-16