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Photograph of a covered hall with a corrugated roof and white walls, decorated with tall striped pillars in red, blue and yellow with geometric motifs. A line of devotees, many women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, stands on woven striped mats, with a child in white standing near the front. A monk in saffron robes, possibly a sannyasi, receives something from a woman in orange, while a row of men in white shirts and blue shirts with ID badges watches from behind a metal railing on the right. Framed photographs hang on the walls and a small table with items stands at the left.

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Inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof, a line of devotees stands along metal railings with hands pressed together in namaskar. A robed figure in orange-red clothing stands at the far end of the aisle, also with palms joined, facing the crowd. Women in saris of teal, green, red and white and men in light shirts stand at the rail. Hanging orange and multicoloured embroidered banners decorate the pillars, and framed photographs and a printed panel line the wall, with a large framed photo on the left showing a man seated in orange robes. Plastic chairs sit along the left side.2009-12-10A 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 inside a covered temple hall with a corrugated metal roof and decorated pillars wrapped in red, yellow and blue cloth. A line of devotees in white dhotis and shirts stands behind a metal railing with hands pressed together in prayer. A man in an orange saffron robe stands at the centre of the line, holding a small object and appearing to give blessings or prasad. Further back, women in saris and a man in a brown garment are seated or standing on mats. At the far end, a large ornate deity murti decorated with garlands is visible in a shrine. Printed notices hang on the left wall.2009-12-12A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses, lined with tall decorative pillars wrapped in colourful patterned cloth with flower motifs. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes stands centre, extending a hand in blessing over a crowd of folded-hand devotees. A woman in a dark-and-white outfit and a girl in a yellow top are among those with palms pressed together. A saffron-clad attendant in front holds a tray of folded papers. Men in white shirts and a woman in a white top stand at the right. The person in saffron robes with long hair matches the presentation of the page's named teacher, but the face is not clear enough to be certain, so this is a probable identification from clothing and hair alone. Framed notices line the walls behind.2009-12-05A covered hall with a corrugated roof and exposed steel trusses shows two monastics in saffron-orange robes walking up a central aisle between rows of devotees. Devotees line both sides behind metal railings with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, a woman in a purple sari and a woman in a white blouse hold small items; on the right, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with folded hands. Along the walls hang framed photographs and painted portraits, and tall decorated pillars with colourful patterns stand along the room.2009-12-16A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and ceiling fan. A bare-chested man in orange ochre robes and long hair stands centre-left, extending his hand toward a line of devotees. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and a saffron wrap holds a white cloth or tray of offerings. Women in white and purple saris and a woman in a teal salwar stand at left, some with hands folded or outstretched to receive. Men in white shirts and dhotis line the right side in a queue. A banana leaf and green garlands hang near the centre, and orange cushions and framed photos decorate the wall behind. The scene suggests a prasadam or blessing line.2009-12-20A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof strung with green leaf garlands and a decorated pillar in red, yellow and blue. Two men in saffron-orange robes walk down a central aisle lined with stainless steel railings; the foremost wears an orange shawl and a bead necklace, while the second, behind him, wears an orange robe and a red-orange headpiece. Along the sides, people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in greeting, and a woman in a green sari and a child in white are visible among the devotees. Banana plant stalks flank the walkway. a person: the foremost saffron-robed man wears an orange shawl and bead mala, consistent with a sannyasi presence, though the appearance is only partially clear.2009-12-20December 12 20092009-12-12A photograph of a large whitewashed hall with a blue steel roof truss and ceiling fans, decorated with tall cylindrical hanging banners in colourful patterns. A long central aisle runs down the middle with orange-brown mats on both sides, and a crowd of devotees moves along it. Women in white and cream saris, one in a yellow salwar and one in a red blouse with an orange sari, stand with palms pressed together. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers carries a tray of food or offerings, a man in a white shirt with a black-and-white graphic tee wears a rudraksha-style mala, and a man in a light blue shirt stands at the right edge. The orange-robed figure seen at the back is a devotee, not a identifiable central figure.2011-10-10December 07 20092009-12-07Indoor photo of a long hall with a corrugated metal roof and white walls, with a queue of devotees standing on woven mats. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and is greeting people with folded hands; a bare-chested figure in orange wears a mala. Nearby, a man in an orange robe with a yellow-beaded necklace stands in the line. Several women in white and orange saris and salwar suits are in the queue, and men in white and light shirts stand along the railing. Colourful painted pillars with floral and bird motifs frame the room, and a wall board holds a photo collage of people and a temple image. Possibly a darshan line.2009-12-18December 10 20092009-12-10