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A photograph of an indoor gathering in a living room decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands strung across the ceiling and draped over a curtain of beaded strands. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white garland sits on a white-covered couch on the right, gesturing as he speaks, with a white cloth draped over his shoulders. Seated in front are an older man in white dhoti and shirt, a woman in a red sari with a pendant, a woman in a cream sari with a child in a light blue kurta, and other seated people in traditional clothing, some on folding chairs. A woman in red at the far right sits with flowers in her hair. On a striped rug in the foreground sit brass lamps, a plate of fruit and a kalasha-like brass vessel with flowers.

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July 27 20092009-07-27A photograph of an indoor gathering in a decorated room with orange and white marigold garlands hanging from the ceiling and a curtain of white and orange flowers. A bare-footed man in an orange robe with a white garland sits cross-legged on a white-covered couch, gesturing with both hands while speaking. Beside him an older man in white dhoti and shirt sits in a chair, and a woman in a red sari listens on the right. On the left, a woman in a cream sari gestures toward a young boy in a turquoise top, and an older man in a yellow shirt sits nearby. Other women in saris and standing young men are behind them. On the floor sits a striped mat with a brass tray of fruit, flower petals, brass vessels and a lamp in front. Several people are visible in the foreground.2009-07-27Indoor reception room decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands strung across the walls and a staircase. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white shawl and garland sits on a white-covered sofa, smiling, while a seated older man in white dhoti and shirt sits nearby. Around them, women in saris, a young boy in a blue and white kurta, and other seated and standing people watch. A red and blue striped mat covers the floor, with a brass plate of fruit, a kalasha-style brass vessel, flower petals and a coconut-style offering in front. A fan stands by the stairs.2009-07-27A photograph inside a decorated living room where a man in an orange-saffron robe and white dhoti sits on a white cushioned seat, hands raised in a gesture, with a rudraksha-style garland draped on him. Hanging marigold and white flower garlands frame the seat in front of a staircase. Around him, seated devotees include an older man in white dhoti and shirt, a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha-style mala, a woman in a red and gold sari with white flowers in her hair, and a man in white shirt wearing glasses on the right. A standing young man in a white shirt stands at left. The floor holds scattered red rose petals, a brass lamp with a flower garland, a plate of fruit including oranges and dragon fruit, and a striped rug. Five to six people are visible.2009-07-27A decorated indoor room with marigold and white flower garlands strung along a staircase and railings. A bare-footed central figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits on a white-covered chair with gold trim, gesturing while speaking. To the right, a woman in a red sari with a flower in her hair stands with palms pressed together, and a man in an orange robe sits nearby. On the left, a row of seated guests includes a woman in a cream sari, a man in a yellow shirt, a boy in a light blue kurta, and a man in a grey shirt, with others standing behind. Before the chair are a striped rug, brass lamps, a plate of fruit, rose petals and a fan on a white pedestal.2009-07-27July 27 20092009-07-27July 27 20092009-07-27July 27 20092009-07-27A seated guru in an orange saffron robe and white garland sits on a white-draped seat at the right edge, smiling toward a seated group in a decorated room. Marigold and white flower garlands hang along the ceiling and staircase, with orange and white flower curtains beside the stairs. In the foreground, a man in a red shirt sits on a striped rug beside brass puja vessels, a plate of fruit and rose petals. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border, a man in a yellow shirt and white dhoti, and a boy in a light blue kurta sit on chairs, while others stand in the background.2009-07-27A photograph of an indoor seated gathering in a decorated room. A man with short dark hair wearing an orange robe and a white garland sits centrally on a white-draped sofa, gesturing with one hand as he speaks. Beside him a younger man in an orange robe sits, and a woman in a red sari with gold bangles sits to the right, listening with her arms folded. A man in a white shirt and beige trousers sits at far right, and blurred heads of people in the foreground frame the scene. Behind, strings of orange and white flower garlands hang from a wall. In front, red rose petals cover the floor around a brass kalasha-style vessel with a white flower garland, bowls of fruit, oranges and bananas, and a brass plate. The man in the orange robe has distinctive visible cues of swept-back hair and a white garland, but appearance alone is insufficient to confirm an identity, so the identification is uncertain.2009-07-27Indoor scene at a home with a staircase draped in marigold and white jasmine garlands. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with a white jasmine garland sits on a white-covered couch at right, hands pressed together in prayer, with a gold-bordered white dhoti draped over the seat. Before him sits an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt. A man in a yellow shirt and white dhoti, a young boy in turquoise, and a woman in a red sari stand or sit on a striped rug and plastic chairs, and several other people stand behind. Fruit, flowers, a brass vessel and a lamp sit on a tray in front of the couch. A pedestal fan stands at the right. Light-skinned man in saffron with an ornate garland, a seated devotee's gesture of reverence.2009-07-27A photograph of an indoor reception room decorated with orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands hung along the walls and ceiling. A person in orange robes with a white shawl sits on a white-covered armchair at left, hands joined, while a woman in an orange sari sits beside them. In the centre, a woman in a red sari and a man in a white shirt and cream dhoti sit on a striped rug, and a row of rose petals runs across the floor. Brass trays hold bananas, fruit, a kalasha-like vessel with a coconut and flowers, and books. Around the room, a group of men in white shirts, dhotis and lanyards stand with arms folded, and a few seated guests watch from the right.2009-07-27