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A photograph of a temple darshan scene. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and garlanded with pink and white flower necklaces, sits on a white-covered seat in the centre, smiling. Men and women devotees gather around; a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands behind, a boy in white shirt and trousers stands near, a woman in white with a name badge presses palms together, and an older woman in a yellow-bordered sari joins hands in namaskar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offering plates sit on a stone ledge, with a red-and-white striped temple wall and an orange curtain behind.

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June 27 20102010-06-27June 27 20102010-06-27A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-covered throne-style seat in a temple courtyard, smiling as a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt holds his hand. Nearby, a man in white lies prostrate with flowers before the seat, and a child kneels at the side. Standing devotees in white dhotis, orange and yellow shawls watch. Behind them are brass lamps, a gilded shrine with red-and-white garlands, and a deity murti. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala are the cues, and he is seated in the place of honour receiving devotees' reverence.2010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a home interior with a cream-tiled floor. A figure seated on a white-draped chair wears an orange robe and white flower garland with red blossoms, smiling as a young boy in white kurta bows and reaches toward his hands. A woman in a yellow sari with red border stands at left, smiling, and a man in white kneels nearby. Behind, a priest in orange robes with a gold necklace holds a wooden item. A brass lamp with a red-and-white garland, silver swan-shaped vessels and a tray of fruit sit on a red-draped table at right. a person is the seated figure in the orange robe and garland, identified by appearance cues of long swept-back hair and orange robes in a role of being honoured.2010-01-10Photo of a temple darshan scene. A figure seated on a white-draped throne-like seat wears saffron-orange robes with a long braided plait down the back, and is smiling as devotees approach. A man in white kneels at the left with his hands folded and a devotee in a white garment bows at the seat's edge. A tray of fruit and offerings sits on a table beside the seat. Standing men in white shirts and dhotis, some with yellow scarves, one in orange robes, and a rudraksha mala, watch from the left. Behind them are brass lamps, a gold-trimmed shrine with a marble deity murti decorated with garlands, and a purple cloth. Water bottles sit on a white table at right. Seated figure appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2010-06-13A photograph of a temple entrance area with a stone shrine and a dark signboard reading Dhyanapeetam. A man in saffron robes with a large garland of red, pink and yellow flowers stands barefoot on a stone platform, smiling, while a woman in a white sari bends down to touch the platform near his feet. Beside her, a man in a white shirt and a younger man in orange robes look on, and a woman in white stands at the left edge. On the right, a shrine holds seated figures in orange and red robes, one with an orange turban, decorated with marigold garlands, and a brass lamp stands nearby. The people are dressed in white and saffron, and a stone carved wall panel is visible on the right.2008-08-07June 13 20102010-06-13Photo of a visit inside a white-walled hall with orange curtains and a blue sign. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a floral garland of pink and white flowers with green leaves, sits smiling as he greets a young boy in white shirt and trousers and a young girl in a white uniform with an ID badge. Behind them a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands, and a woman in white with a gold necklace and a red-bordered sari-style dress watches. In the foreground a man in orange robes with his back turned reaches toward the group, and men in white shirts stand nearby.2010-06-13A photograph inside a temple shrine area. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped chair, smiling, with bare feet resting on a wooden footstool decorated with flowers. Before him, a woman in a pink and red patterned shawl kneels with her head bowed, apparently receiving his blessing. Beside the chair is a wooden tray holding a green fruit, a lamp, and small items. Standing behind are several men in white dhotis and yellow or orange shawls, one with an orange sash and a rudraksha mala. In the background are a golden altar, a deity murti draped with flower garlands, brass lamps, and purple cloth. Water bottles sit on a white table.2010-06-13A seated man in an orange saffron robe and red-orange upper garment sits on a gold ornate throne framed by a garland of white and red flowers studded with colourful beads. Short hair and a red bindi-style mark on his forehead. Two devotees in white clothing bend forward to honour him, one in a white shirt and dhoti, another in a white sari-like garment. Other people stand around in orange and white attire. A painted backdrop with swirling designs fills the background.2009-07-30