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A photo of a covered, open-sided work shed with concrete block stacks arranged on the floor. A young person in a red-orange sari with a pink flower garland stands in the centre beside a woman in a white sari with a black border and a man in white clothes. To the right, a figure in a saffron-orange robe holds a folded cloth and stands among the stacked blocks. Several onlookers in white shirts, yellow salwar and red shirts watch, with flower petals scattered on the concrete floor and palm trees visible outside.

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A photograph in a covered, open-sided building with concrete blocks stacked on the floor in the foreground. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a red-orange unstitched robe and a pink flower garland, palms pressed together as he gestures and smiles toward a young man in a dark shirt who stands with hands folded in greeting. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, a man in a light checked shirt and grey cap holding a green coconut, and women in a turquoise sari stand in a crowd. a person is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe and a garland. Palm trees are visible through the open side of the structure.2009-02-04February 04 20092009-02-04February 04 20092009-02-04Outdoor temple courtyard with a stone pillar and red curtain, a concrete block wall behind, and palm trees. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange robe stands in the foreground with hands clasped at his waist, with a lineup of devotees in white behind him, some with hands folded in namaste. On the left, saffron-robed monks, one shaved-headed, stand near a table with a flower-decorated object. A woman in a white sari with gold border holds a bag, and a young girl in white stands among the group. The scene appears to be a procession or padukas ceremony.2007-02-24A photograph inside a bare, whitewashed hall with a corrugated roof and high windows. A woman in a bright orange sari stands at the centre with her back to the camera, facing a group of people dressed in white. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand on the left and right, and women in white saris and a yellow-green sari stand among them, several with hands pressed together in greeting. A boy in a checked blue shirt stands at the front right beside a young girl in a blue sari with a flower in her hair. Behind them hangs an orange banner with Tamil script and a portrait of a woman, and a framed photo collage is mounted on the back wall. Tall ornamented pillars in red and gold line the room, and a portrait of a bearded man in a white turban is fixed high on the left wall. Red plastic chairs are stacked along the right side.2009-01-10A 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 photograph of a covered open-sided structure with white pillars and palm trees beyond. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a pink flower garland, stands on a concrete floor beside a deep rectangular pit with a metal grate. Around him, a group of people in white dhotis and shirts, saris in cream, green and purple, and orange robes stand watching; a young boy in an orange shirt and jeans is nearby. In the foreground, a green metal drum machine with a mechanical mixing mechanism sits on the floor. The centre figure resembles the a person by his long hair, orange robe and garland, but identity is uncertain. Small offerings and a lamp appear on a shelf at right.2009-02-04A group of about a dozen people stand on a concrete platform in an open-sided structure beside a palm grove, watching a large green grinding or mixing drum with a white stone roller inside. Two central women wear orange robes; the woman on the right has a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange sari. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands near the drum, and several women in white or patterned saris stand behind. A young boy in an orange shirt stands at right. A drain grate and a tray of items are visible on the right.2009-02-04February 04 20092009-02-04Outdoor photograph at an ashram courtyard with a plain concrete-block wall behind. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one shaved-headed in an orange shawl and one with long dark hair in an orange wrap. Beside them, several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, a woman in a white sari holding a lilac cloth bundle with hands folded, and an elderly woman in a green sari and maroon blouse with folded hands and a walking stick. An elderly bearded man in white stands at right with hands joined. A low concrete block and a brass pot sit at right. a person's presence is not clearly established by appearance, so the robed figures are described by role only.2007-02-24A photograph of a large open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and steel pillars, palm trees visible outside. Many people in white ritual clothing stand with hands in anjali. A man at the front-left wears an orange cloth over his shoulder and a white garment and holds a garland, while a woman in a pink sari and another in a lavender sari stand near the centre. A man in a white kurta with a pendant walks across the floor past rows of white-covered offering trays and brass plates with lamps and flowers laid on the ground. The scene suggests a puja or devotional gathering.2006-12-26A figure in a saffron-orange robe and draped orange shawl, wearing a yellow and red marigold garland, walks along a paved path past a grey brick building with an open doorway. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders and the figure wears brown sandals. Two men to the left wear white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas, and one carries a rolled cloth. Behind them a blue banner with printed images hangs from a stand. A tall blue chair and stacked wooden poles sit inside the open shed. The appearance matches the swami-style presentation of the a person, with saffron clothing, garland and long hair, but the face is not visible enough to confirm.2009-01-25