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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall with a line of devotees on the left, many in white dhotis and kurtas, several with palms pressed together in namaste. Centre, a figure in a bright yellow turban with a jewelled ornament and a yellow shawl, over a red garment and deep purple dhoti with gold borders, wears a gold-and-beaded garland and holds a folded paper while raising one hand in blessing. Beside him, two shaven-headed men in white dhotis with red-striped borders stand; one holds a wooden box or stand, the other a silver tray with fruit and rudraksha malas. Ceiling lights and a pale wall backdrop complete the setting.

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A photograph of a temple or ashram hall where a man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl, with a red and gold border, purple dhoti and gold necklace, stands holding a white paper and a white tray or box. Two bald priests in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth stand beside him, one holding a silver tray with fruit and rudraksha malas. Devotees in white clothes line up behind silver stanchions on the left, one with hands joined in greeting and another with a hand raised to the forehead. Polished cream floors and ceiling lights fill the background.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A photo of a ceremonial reception in a bright indoor hall with beige walls. A smiling person in a yellow turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-and-gold bordered blue silk garment, and multiple beaded necklaces holds a silver tray of offerings and a small dish. Beside them, a bald man in white dhoti with red borders carries a silver tray holding fruit, flowers and red items. At left, a person in teal holds a tall gold ornamental flower stem. A woman in a dark outfit stands in the background. a person cues: the turbaned figure wears a yellow turban, ornate jewelled ornaments and beaded necklaces, though appearance is not fully conclusive, so the candidate is marked unsure.2011-09-09A photograph of a ceremonial procession inside a hall with a light ceiling and fluorescent lights. In the centre, a man in a yellow turban and a yellow shawl draped over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a blue dhoti with a red-and-gold waist cloth, holds a gold ceremonial staff with leaf ornaments. Beside him, two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with red borders carry a silver tray and a white box. On both sides, devotees stand behind silver barrier posts, several with hands folded in greeting, including a woman in an orange sari and a woman in a green top. The scene appears to be a formal ritual reception.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A photo of a sarva darshan-style procession in a bright indoor hall. A man in a yellow turban with a red jewel and a yellow shawl over red robes, with a green-and-gold sash, bangles and beaded necklaces, walks barefoot along a barrier line, raising his palm in greeting to devotees. Along the left side, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with hands folded in anjali. On the right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with maroon borders carries a silver tray of offerings, possibly prasadam or fruit.2011-09-12October 13 20112011-10-13September 09 20112011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09