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Indoor temple-hall scene with a stage behind draped in red and cream, decorated with garlanded deity murtis and floral arrangements. A man with a rudraksha mala and a tall red-and-gold turban, wearing a red-orange robe, multiple beaded necklaces and a red floral garland, smiles while extending his hand to a devotee in orange with a rudraksha necklace seen from behind. Other men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand nearby, one holding a white cloth.

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A photograph inside a hall with a decorated stage and deity murtis behind a maroon curtain. A man in a maroon-brown silk wrap and a tall maroon turban with white plumes, wearing a long white flower garland, multiple beaded necklaces and bangles, moves through a group. Several young men in orange cloth and rudraksha malas, with white forehead markings and hoop earrings, stand with their backs or profiles toward the camera, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands behind.2013-12-24A photograph in a large white-tiled hall with red curtains and framed photo panels on the walls. In the foreground, a man in a brown silk garment with gold border, a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold bangles and a brown-and-gold turban with an ornate jewelled ornament raises one hand in greeting toward a man in a white shirt. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas and tilak marks, stand among others in white and orange.2013-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 12 20132013-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesDecember 24 20132013-12-24April 25 20122012-04-25Photograph inside a large hall with white walls, red curtains and framed pictures on the walls. In the centre-right, a man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-edged sash, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and a rust-and-gold turban extends his right hand in blessing toward a devotee in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along a railing, several wearing rudraksha malas. A bald man in orange robes stands at left. A colourful deity image hangs at the far back. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure in the turban and rudraksha mala is the person giving blessings, with ornate clothing and distinctive adornments as cues.2013-11-12November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor hall with white tiled ceiling, red curtains and a framed deity picture at back. A man in a brown-and-gold silk garment, a saffron-and-gold turban with a gold ornament, and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces raises his right hand in blessing as he walks past a line of devotees in white kurta and dhoti clothing. Several devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaste; one holds a bowl of kumkum-toned items. A bald man in saffron robes stands at right, and a camera tripod is visible.2013-11-12 +1 copiesA crowded hall with a stage backdrop of red and maroon drapes and ornate golden deity figures and decorated altar shrines. In the centre, a man in a red-and-orange robe with a tall ornate turban, feathered headpiece, red rudraksha-style garland and gold necklaces stands among children in saffron-orange robes with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas. A man in white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl stands beside him, and several saffron-robed men stand behind a red-draped lectern near the back. Ceiling fans, lights and a projector screen are visible, and a few onlookers and a camera operator stand at the edge.2013-12-24A central figure in a saffron-orange turban and matching orange-red dhoti and shawl stands bare-chested with a long multi-strand gold necklace and dark rudraksha mala, smiling as a kneeling devotee's head is touched in blessing. Behind, a man in white with a white tilak and bare chest assists, and a devotee in white with pressed palms stands at left. Right-side women in white saris watch. Background shows a decorated shrine with painted deity figures and a golden arch.2013-07-10Indoor hall with red curtains and wall posters, ceiling fans and red carpet. A figure with a rust-coloured turban and rust-brown robe, garlanded with red and white flower necklaces and silver armlets, faces several devotees who stand with palms pressed together. Men in white shirts and a red checked shirt, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala, are gathered before a chained barrier. Behind them stands an elderly man in white clothes with a lanyard, and ornate golden thrones or decorations line the back of the hall. a person cues are not strong enough to confirm identity, so the garlanded figure is described by role as a person being greeted by devotees.2013-12-24