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A photograph inside a plain whitewashed storeroom with wooden shelving and orange curtains. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line on the left, one with a gold ceremonial necklace and an orange shawl, several smiling. A central figure in an orange robe stands on the concrete floor, arm raised, smiling as he speaks. On the right, a man in an orange robe stands beside wooden cabinets holding a tray and folded cloth; a framed colourful picture hangs at the edge. Plastic bags and cardboard boxes sit on the floor and shelves.

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October 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style hall. At the centre, a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala. He stands in front of a richly decorated golden altar with a deity murti. Around him, several men in white dhotis with white ash or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms stand or bend, one holding a folded white cloth with red trim. A man in white holds a silver plate with offerings on the right, and another holds a wooden box. Orange-robed attendants stand behind, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph in an indoor hall with pale yellow walls and a small window. A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and wrap, with his right hand on his chest, stands at left. Beside him, a figure with his back to the camera wears an orange-and-gold-bordered wrap and has a white flower garland in his hair, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Other men in orange and white clothes stand at right, one with hands pressed together in greeting, one older bearded man wearing glasses and a bare upper body with a sacred thread. A woven cane chair sits in the foreground.2012-05-08A photograph of a line of saffron-robed sannyasis in a hall with pale pink walls and a polished floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange cloth with a red and gold border bends forward, reaching out his hands toward a smiling monk in a dark red shawl and rudraksha mala. Behind them, many orange-clad men stand shoulder to shoulder, some with hands extended in greeting, and a woman in white stands at the left edge. The scene suggests an ashram gathering or satsang, with a blue-and-white emblem at the upper left.2014-09-13A photograph of a group of shaved-headed men in orange and red-orange saffron robes with golden-bordered cloth, many wearing rudraksha malas around their necks, seen from behind in a bright indoor hall. On the right, a smiling young man with a red-brown rudraksha mala and tilak, hands pressed together in namaste, faces the group.2014-09-13A ceremonial gathering in an indoor hall with a screen and dark curtains behind. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala and a red forehead mark smiles and extends an arm toward a line of men in white dhotis and shawls. Several shaved-headed men in white and maroon or orange cloths stand around, and another man in an orange robe on the right holds a silver tray. A golden throne-like seat appears in the background, and a few people in white sit along the back wall. Prayer mats and small vessels are on the floor.2010-10-19A photograph inside a plain, corrugated-roofed storage or workshop room with a concrete floor. Shelves along the walls hold brass and gold-coloured vessels, kalasha-like finials and a small golden figure, with orange cloth draped over the shelving. Six people stand barefoot in a loose group. Several wear saffron and orange robes, one in pale reddish-brown wrap, and two younger people on the right wear white with orange shawls. A bald man in orange stands centre, smiling, while others face him in conversation. No readable signage is visible.2009-10-15A photograph inside a storage room with a corrugated metal roof and bare concrete floor. Metal shelving units along the walls hold brass and gold-toned vessels, kalasha-style pots and a small ornate figure, with orange cloth hanging in front of the racks. Several men in saffron and orange robes stand in a loose circle, some barefoot, some with shaved heads, one holding a small object. On the right, a person in white clothing with an orange shawl stands at the edge. Two people with long dark hair are seen from behind in orange and rose-pink wraps. The scene reads as a group visit or tour among monastic-style attendees.2009-10-15Indoor photograph of a storeroom or workshop with a whitewashed wall and corrugated ceiling. Metal racks hold brass and copper vessels, a seated brass deity figure, a golden-tipped kalasha finial and other ritual objects, and orange cloth hangings drape the shelving. In the centre a smiling woman in an orange sari stands with her hands together. Facing her are three bald men in saffron-orange robes, and a partly visible person in orange stands at the left edge. The foreground shows the back of a head and a bald man's head in front of the group.2009-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall where a figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a heavy ornate gold necklace of beads stands at centre, extending a hand in blessing toward a bald elderly man in white clothes with a tilak mark on his forehead. A kneeling man in white dress with a brown shawl bows with palms pressed together, and an older man with glasses in white clothes and a mala stands at left with folded hands. Beside the blessing figure, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with offerings. A white-shirted man stands behind, and a projection screen and orange and yellow banner hang on the wall. Visible people: several, roughly six to twenty. Swamiji (probable): the central blessing figure wears saffron robes, long dark hair and ornate gold bead necklaces, a distinctive presentation.2011-02-27A photograph inside a hall with a golden throne-like chair and dark drapes behind. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back hair wears a bright orange-red sleeveless robe and a long black rudraksha mala, extending a hand toward the people around him. Surrounding him, shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with folded hands in greeting, and a monk in orange with a red-bordered shawl stand near. A woman in a white sari with a red border holds a plate on the right, and a white projection screen hangs on the left. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure's long hair, saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala are the appearance cues for a candidate Swamiji, and the page indicates he is present at this event.2010-10-19Indoor hall scene with a smiling man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with gold border and heavy gold bead necklaces, his hands raised toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in a namaste greeting. Behind them a bald man in orange robes with gold necklaces and a red tilak mark stands near a white stand. Hanging colorful tassel decorations and a crowd of people in white, orange and green clothing fill the background. The exchange appears to be a respectful greeting or blessing in a devotional setting.2011-02-22 +1 copies