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A photograph inside a long hall with a curved corrugated metal roof, paper lanterns hanging overhead, and tall dark bookshelves lining the walls filled with books and framed images. Four saffron-robed people stand in conversation on a tiled floor: a smiling figure in a bright orange robe and orange turban on the left, a man in orange with a tan vest and sandals, a figure in pale peach robes with a light turban facing away, and a figure in orange with a white-and-blue badge bag on the right. A man in white shirt and wristwatch stands at the far right edge. Shelves display orange-cover books with a portrait of a bearded man in orange turban on the covers. Several people are standing in the hall, a sign of visiting monks.

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A group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees stands in a long, arched-roof bookshop or library with a yellow wall and hanging lanterns. In the centre a man with long, swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala looks toward the shelves, while a bearded man in an orange shawl and ceremonial gold necklace stands nearby. A shaved-headed man in white robes and a white shawl stands at left, and several monks in orange and peach garments are gathered along the shelves. Framed portraits hang on the yellow wall, and books are displayed on wooden shelving and tables.2009-12-30A photograph of a group walking through a bookshop-style hall with an arched ceiling and orange walls, shelves of books on the left and display cases of items on the right. In the centre, a man wearing an orange turban and orange robe gestures toward the displays while smiling. Beside him, an older man in a grey vest over pink-orange robes smiles and clasps his hands. Two men in orange robes walk behind them, one bald and one with a shawl, and a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure hangs on the orange wall. Five physical people are visible.2009-12-11A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks down a narrow hall with a curved corrugated metal roof and yellow walls, past tall wooden bookshelves stocked with orange-covered books. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl walks at the front on the left. Beside him, a long-haired man in orange robes wears a dark rudraksha mala and bare arms, and another man in orange wears a heavy gold necklace. A bearded man in a green robe and a white-clad figure stand among the group. Pendant lamps hang from the ceiling and a framed picture hangs on the back wall.2009-12-30Photograph of a long, arched corridor-like hall with a corrugated metal roof and round paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, lined on the left with wooden bookshelves full of books and pamphlets. A group of about a dozen people in saffron and orange robes walk down the centre aisle, most in ochre sannyasi garments with rudraksha malas. In the foreground on the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with maroon border and a large pendant necklace walks forward, and a long-haired woman in orange is among the group. Behind them a man in plain white robes stands at left, and glass display cases of items sit along the right side. A framed portrait and deity image hang on the yellow back wall.2009-12-30December 11 20092009-12-11Photograph of a shop interior with a curved metal roof and orange-painted walls, lined with dark wooden shelves of books and cases of small jars and tubs on the right. A man in a long-sleeved saffron-orange kurta and orange cloth stands at the centre facing a group of visitors. Another orange-robed man walks beside a bald man in a beige vest and light saffron shawl, while a man in white and another in orange follow. Ceiling pendant lamps hang above, and a framed portrait hangs on the far wall. Several people are visible, and one central figure wears a saffron-orange turban and robe, appearing as a probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, shown in person in orange ceremonial dress while walking the group through the shop.2009-12-11A group walks through a long barrel-vaulted hall lined with wooden bookshelves stocked with books, DVDs and printed materials, with glass cabinets and a yellow-walled alcove at the far end. In the foreground, a man in white ritual clothing and a shaved head walks at the left, followed by several men in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, one with long swept-back hair and a gold-toned necklace. Other devotees in orange and brown clothing follow along the aisle, and figures in white stand near the right-hand shelves. Small decorative items such as brass elephants and figurines sit on a lower shelf at the left.2009-12-30Interior of a bookshop or publication display room with an arched corrugated metal roof and yellow walls. Shelves on the left hold rows of orange-covered books and framed photographs of a figure in saffron. A group of about six men in saffron and orange robes stand in a cluster; one wears a garland of beads, another has a rudraksha mala and a long beard, and one bearded figure in orange holds a sheaf of papers. An older man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left near a framed portrait. Glass display cases line the right side.2009-12-30Interior photograph of a long, arched-roof shop or bookstore with a yellow wall and shelves stocked with boxed items, CDs, DVDs and small containers. Several men in saffron and orange robes walk down the tiled aisle. In the foreground a bald man in a light orange robe stands left, and a man in a beige vest over orange clothes and an orange cloth stands center. Behind them a man with long grey hair and a rudraksha-style necklace wears an orange robe, and a man in an orange turban and long orange robe stands right beside a glass display case. a person may be the man in the orange turban and long robe, based on his turban and saffron attire, though this is uncertain.2009-12-11Photograph inside a long, arched book hall with a corrugated roof, pendant paper lanterns and shelves of books and DVDs. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with an orange head wrap stands with hands pressed together, facing a man in a white kurta who bows forward. A bald man in an orange robe stands at right with hands joined near his chest. Another monk in orange and beige stands beside the first figure, also with hands folded. Shelves of books line the walls behind them.2009-12-11A photograph inside a bookshop-style hall with a corrugated metal roof, exposed beams and wall shelves stocked with books and framed pictures. In the foreground an elderly man in a tan knit cap, orange robe and orange shawl stands with an open book, facing a man in a long orange robe with long dark hair and a broad smile who gestures with one hand. Behind them a figure in an orange turban is partly visible. Other men in white dhotis and shirts stand along the shelves, one wearing an ID badge, and a flower garland hangs from the ceiling. a person: the man in the orange robe with long swept-back hair and a warm smile fits the presentation cues, but the identification is uncertain.2006-11-21Interior of a bookshop with a curved corrugated metal roof and a yellow wall. Shelves on the left hold books and booklets, and a display stand on the right holds DVDs and printed material. On the wall behind are framed portraits and small deity murti figures on a shelf. A group of people in orange robes walk down the aisle; a man in a white dhoti and shawl walks on the left, and a man in orange with a long mala and beads walks in the center. Partially visible people in orange stand at the right edge, one wearing a beaded necklace.2009-12-30