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A photograph of a devotional blessing scene in a hall decorated with garlands and a gold-coloured throne. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and bare upper body, with a gold ornament at the neck, extends a hand to rest on the head of a child in white and pink. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark holds a small white cloth nearby. Other women in white and orange saris, a girl in a white dress with a necklace, and a man in white with a gold-bordered shawl stand close behind, many with their hands joined or pressed together. A gold lion-shaped armrest is visible at the lower left.

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A photograph of a ritual in a hall before a large gold-coloured deity murti decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. In the foreground, a priest in an orange-red turban, orange cloth and rudraksha mala places his hand on the head of a devotee with black hair who is wearing a white cloth tied over the eyes and a white garment with gold border. Beside them, a woman in an orange blouse with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with gold border wear similar white eye-cloths, while other white-clad devotees stand behind. A pendant tag is visible on one woman's sari. The priest's appearance is not sufficient to establish a specific identity, so the role is given as priest.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A photo of a devotional gathering in a hall with red curtains and a red carpet. A woman on the left wears an orange turban, orange garment and a bare upper body with a brown rudraksha mala, and she offers a small white item to a young girl in white clothes. Nearby, a woman in an orange sari with a dark bead mala and gold necklace watches, and another woman in an orange sari holds a small white offering. A golden figure, possibly a deity murti or ornate peetha, appears in the lower foreground, with flower garlands behind. Several women in white saris and white outfits with edged borders and name badges stand in line, one with a white headband and braid. About ten people are visible.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A photograph inside a hall with a gold deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands at the upper left. A seated person in a saffron-orange robe, rust-orange turban and rudraksha mala, with a gold necklace and gold bangles, extends a hand toward the forehead of a devotee, while a woman in an orange top and rudraksha mala stands beside them. A woman in white with a white blindfold, and another woman in white with glasses, receive the blessing; one bends forward with a white cloth. A man at right in a white dhoti with gold border and a red sacred thread is seen from behind. Maroon curtains hang on the back wall.2015-11-22July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a large indoor tent event at night, with white draped walls, hanging lights and a crowd of many people behind a raised seating area. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and saffron garment with a white and orange flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden lion-headed armrest and a brass oil lamp. Facing them, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads takes a seated devotee's head in her hands, blessing them. Another person in white with a golden-bordered shawl sits nearby, with a man in white shirt and glasses at the right edge. The orange-robed figure is a possible a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron clothing and garland, while the blessing woman and seated devotee are devotees.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a Shiva diksha initiation at Adi Kailasa in Bengaluru. A seated figure in a bare-shouldered rust-red and gold-bordered robe and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, one arm holding a brass pole. Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban and saffron-red ceremonial robe with gold trim, is seated at the front. A woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala is placing her hand on the head of a seated boy in a plaid shirt, whose head is covered by a white cloth band.2015-09-05Photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with red curtains. In the foreground, a man in an orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, offers a small white packet or prasad to a young boy in white clothes wearing a rudraksha mala and an event badge. A woman in white sari with a white shawl, gold pendant and bangles stands beside the boy with her hand on his shoulder. Behind them, a row of women in white saris and orange-brown garments with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads waits in line. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and a gold ornament are visible at the upper left.2015-11-22January 31 20162016-01-31