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A photograph in a room with beige marble-patterned walls, a flat-screen monitor and a gold-and-brass vessel on an orange-draped table. A seated bald elderly sannyasi in orange robes, rudraksha mala and a beaded headband receives something from a man in white dhoti and shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Beside the elder, a younger man with a white forehead mark, gold necklaces, beaded headband and orange cloth holds a small object and white items. Behind them, a standing shaved-headed sannyasi in orange with rudraksha mala has folded hands, and several men in white shirts stand nearby. The scene suggests a devotee receiving blessing or offerings from the seated sannyasi.

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A photograph inside a marble-walled hall where an elderly bald man with a red-and-white headband, white vibhuti on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and orange robe sits on a dark red velvet throne with gold lion-shaped armrests. He holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him a younger man in orange robes and a flower garland sits on a lower red seat. Two more orange-robed men stand behind, one holding a white cloth. On the right, several men in white shirts and dhotis, some with folded hands, watch; one bends low toward a red tray holding fruit, a small bowl and bananas. A silver urn and an orange cloth lie on the floor in front. Two women in orange and maroon saris stand near the back.2012-05-10May 18 20122012-05-18May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room with pale blue walls and a gold-ornate throne with red upholstery. A bald elderly man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne with bare feet, while a white-clad attendant washes or worships his feet. A younger man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in a maroon dhoti with a sash stand nearby, and a man in a yellow dhoti holds a microphone. Several men in white and cream garments and a few other attendees stand or kneel around the seated figure.2010-11-22May 07 20122012-05-07May 09 20122012-05-09May 10 20122012-05-10Photograph inside a marble-walled hall of a temple or ashram. On the left, a bald elderly man with white forehead markings, a dark beaded rudraksha mala and orange cloth sits on a red velvet throne with gold lion-shaped armrests. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a flower garland sits smiling on a gold-framed seat. Standing behind them, a bald man in orange robes wears a beaded mala. In front, a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands at a silver railing beside a table draped in orange cloth holding a red tray and a silver urn. A gold lamp stand stands at right. Six or so people are visible.2012-05-10 +1 copiesA photograph in a stone-walled temple hall shows a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a brown-orange shawl over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala necklace, a beaded headband and a sandalwood-marked forehead, extending a hand with a small offering to a smiling man in a white shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Another smiling man in a white shirt stands at left, and robed people in orange stand in the background near a gilded brass screen. A brass pot sits beside the throne on a golden cushion.2012-05-09May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10