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A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and fluorescent tubes. Along a central mat-covered aisle, a man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl, wearing a red and white flower garland, walks forward with hands folded. A devotee in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the left, and rows of people in white and orange clothing line both sides with palms pressed together. Women in white and cream saris, and a woman in a lavender sari, stand at the right with hands joined. Behind them, a shrine holds deity murtis, and framed photographs hang on the walls. Several people in the crowd appear to be in a mixed group of devotees.

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February 25 20072007-02-25December 05 20092009-12-05June 19 20082008-06-19A photograph of a procession inside a open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and bare concrete walls. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white, pink and yellow flower garland, and smiles while raising one hand in greeting as he walks barefoot toward the camera. Around him, devotees in white and saffron clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar; a man in a white dhoti holds a walking stick, and women in white and cream saris line the path. A small girl in a pink dress stands among them. An orange flag is visible overhead. The scene suggests a padukas procession, with the central figure appearing as a probable Swamiji by cues of long hair, saffron robe and garland.2007-02-24A long white hall filled with seated devotees on mats, facing a shrine at the far end decorated with colourful deity images, red drapes and hanging cloth panels. In the centre aisle, a woman with long dark hair wearing a red sleeveless top and an orange skirt walks barefoot away from the camera toward the shrine. Devotees on the left wear white and pale kurtas, while those on the right wear white, pink and saree-style clothing. Windows line the right wall and the hall is bright and open.2008-01-07Inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and painted orange walls, a group of devotees stands in rows with palms pressed together in namaskar. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala walks down a red carpet between them; he has a shaved head and a red tilak. Devotees on both sides wear white garments, some with yellow shawls. Brass plates and small lamps sit on mats along the floor, and tall decorated pillars with blue, red and yellow patterns line the hall. Several people wear white dhotis, and a photo panel and signage hang on the left wall.2010-10-06February 25 20072007-02-25December 23 20072007-12-23Photograph taken under a corrugated metal roof supported by steel trusses, with a red-and-orange flag visible in the background. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white and multicolour flower garland, standing barefoot with hands at the sides. Around him, a ring of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, plus women in pale blue and white saris, stand with hands folded in namaste. a person is the central figure, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe and garland; the crowd appears to be a ceremonial reception during a padukas procession.2007-02-24January 05 20082008-01-05November 29 20112011-11-29Indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed trusses, decorated with colourful striped hanging cloth tassels. A person in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange head cloth walks down the central aisle with palms pressed together in anjali. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, women in orange, cream and gold-bordered saris line both sides, all with hands folded in prayer. A brass plate with flowers and a small green tray of offerings sits on the floor near the aisle, with colourful woven mats underfoot. Blue plastic chairs line the right wall.2011-10-09