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A long queue of men and boys stands in a polished marble hall, arms folded or hands clasped, facing toward a distant altar area at right. In the foreground a young girl with hair tied back and a boy in glasses and a plaid shirt with dark trousers stand near a boy in a yellow graphic t-shirt. Behind them older men in white dhotis and shirts, one in teal kurta, wait in line. Hanging decorative tassels in red, yellow and blue are visible overhead, and gilded ritual items sit at the far right. The scene reads as devotees lined up for darshan at an ashram event.

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A photograph of a line of devotees standing indoors in a dimly lit hall, queuing in a row. In the foreground a man in a blue-and-navy checked short-sleeved shirt with a red thread around his neck stands with hands clasped. Beside him a man in a grey-green shirt wears black-rimmed glasses, and behind them a man in a white kurta holds his hands together. Further back a boy in a light blue polo shirt and a man in a white dhoti-style garment stand in line, and a man in a white kurta with a red thread stands near the left. At the far left, an older man in a white kurta with a green lanyard stands near a robed figure. A saffron-robed figure is faintly visible in the upper left background, along with a dark wall and warm lighting.2016-07-10A long hall with polished floor where two lines of devotees stand facing inward toward a decorated stage at the far end. On the left, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded; a young boy in a grey shirt stands in front. On the right, women in green salwar, grey shawls, a yellow and blue outfit and a grey shawl stand with hands clasped. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling, and an arched floral backdrop frames a red-draped seat on the stage.2010-12-22A photograph of devotees queuing in a covered, open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and exposed steel trusses. Two rows of people stand on woven mats behind metal stanchions. A man in a white shirt and cream trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaste at right, beside a man in an orange-and-yellow striped shirt and black trousers with a visitor badge. A young boy in white shirt and shorts wears a rudraksha-style necklace. A woman in a white sari and a woman in a pink salwar kameez stand among others, and a figure in orange robes is at the left edge. Painted pillars with colourful patterns and framed photographs line the hall walls. No one identifiable as a person is visible.2009-12-05A photograph of two long lines of devotees standing face to face down a polished hall, with a central aisle between them. On the left, women in white and orange saris and a woman in a dark blue and red sari stand with folded hands near a boy in a yellow top. On the right, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with glasses, stand in line with hands clasped, while a man in a light blue shirt holds his palms together. Hanging colourful tassels and a framed picture are visible on the back wall. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2013-05-07A photograph of a long line of men standing in a hall with white fabric ceiling draped overhead and tall striped decorative poles with hanging orange and yellow fabric panels. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and grey trousers presses his palms together in anjali mudra with eyes lowered, while a man in a plaid shirt bows his head with hands folded. A man in a white shirt holds a framed printed portrait of a woman and a yellow tote bag hangs from another man's arm. Other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them in an orderly queue along a purple and orange carpet. Several participants appear to be in a darshan or satsang line.2010-10-21A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where two rows of devotees stand facing a raised golden throne-like seat at the far end, decorated with a golden canopy and red and gold fabric. Many men and women stand with palms pressed together in anjali or hands folded, some in white dhotis and white shirts, others in saris and salwar. A man in a striped polo shirt and a woman in a striped cardigan are prominent in the foreground. Colourful striped and patterned pillars with orange tassels hang along the upper hall, and a small child in a red outfit stands at the right edge. The scene suggests darshan during a satsang.2010-12-26Indoor hall with white draped fabric ceiling and colourful striped cloth hangings, with a glossy white marble floor. Rows of people stand barefoot in two lines facing a central aisle, several with hands folded in prayer. Men in shirts and trousers stand at left, including a young man in a grey t-shirt; a woman in pink tracksuit with folded hands stands at right, beside women in saris and children in red and striped tops. Plastic chairs with red seats line the left side, and a tiered decorated altar with flowers is visible at the far end of the aisle. Some people in white ritual clothes stand near the altar. Orange cloth is draped at the top left and right corners.2010-12-27A photograph of a crowded indoor hall where a line of men stands in an orderly queue. Foreground, a man on the right in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Beside him, a younger man in a peach shirt wears an orange scarf and gold bracelet and smiles toward the camera. Behind them, a man in a striped shirt and a man in a checked shirt with an ID badge stand in line, and many men in white shirts and white dhotis stand farther back. The hall has dim ceiling lights and a warm orange glow in the background.2015-09-05A photograph of a long line of devotees standing barefoot on a polished reflective floor in a hall with pillars decorated with colourful woven bands and orange fabric. Many men in white dhotis and kurtas, others in plain shirts and trousers, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a teal blue sari and a monk in an orange robe stand near the front, close to a robed figure in white with a shaved head at the right. A projector screen and dark drapes with pink trim are visible behind them.2011-02-13A long line of devotees stands in a polished hall with a glossy reflective floor, hands pressed together in namaskar, awaiting a ritual. Men in white shirts, orange and red tops, and dhotis or trousers fill the line, with a small child among them. At the far right, a woman in a blue sari stands and a man in orange robes holds a metal tray, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside them. Colourful striped pillars with orange drapes and a white projection screen decorate the background, and a garland-like decoration hangs near the ceiling. The scene appears to show a padapuja line.2011-02-13A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where a line of devotees stands facing a central dais. Men in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saris stand with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and brown trousers stands with hands folded, a man in a striped shirt and grey trousers stands beside him with arms crossed, and a small boy in a light blue shirt presses his palms together. A woman in a green sari with gold border and a woman in a grey jacket stand near children in red and striped sweaters. Behind them a gold and red ornate seat or peetha stands at the far end, flanked by multicoloured tasselled hangings with orange fringes. A large framed painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the right wall, and projector screens are visible.2010-12-27A long indoor hall with a tiled ceiling and ceiling fans, where a long queue of people stands in two lines separated by metal stanchions and chains. On the left, children and young women in salwar kameez and saris press their palms together in namaskar, including a girl in an orange top and a girl in pink. On the right, men in white shirts and white dhotis wait, with several holding folded papers and hands clasped. No deity murti, throne or ceremonial object is visible; the scene appears to be a darshan or registration line.2013-07-21