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A photograph of a large indoor hall with a seated crowd of devotees, many dressed in white with garlands. In the centre, a figure in long flowing dark hair and saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange-cushioned seat on a red-and-patterned rug, eyes lowered in meditation. Beside them, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes sits holding a tall golden staff. Behind the seat, a golden deity murti and red-draped structure are visible. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling and framed pictures line the walls. Spectators stand at the back of the hall, and a small red box and offerings sit on the floor.

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A photograph of a large open-hall ritual gathering. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a heavy orange-and-gold bead necklace sits cross-legged on a red patterned rug, hands folded, leading the proceedings; the appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beads. Beside them, a shaven-headed man in orange robes sits on the floor. Behind them, a row of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls wear garlands and sit before small brass-and-red ritual trays and oil lamps. A tall golden staff topped with a trident stands upright, and a golden bull-form statue and marigold garlands appear at the right edge. Overhead hang colourful paper lanterns and bunting, and a large crowd stands and sits in the background.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A large gathering of seated devotees in white and colourful garments fills a hall decorated with hanging balloons and garlands. In the foreground, a central figure with long hair, wearing an orange robe, saffron-gold shawl and a long orange-beaded mala, sits cross-legged on a red patterned carpet with eyes closed, appearing to meditate. Beside him a man in an orange robe holds a tall golden staff. Nearby, a red tray and flower offerings sit on the mat, and a golden deity murti stands at the right edge. Framed photographs line the walls, with a banner overhead.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Indoor temple hall during a ceremony. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a long gold-and-beaded necklace sits on an orange-and-gold cushioned seat on a red carpet, with long dark hair, hands folded. A second man in orange robes with a gold necklace and glasses sits beside him holding a tall gold trident-topped staff. Behind them rows of seated devotees, some in white dhotis with garlands and marigold strands, women in saris and salwar, all facing the front. A golden statue and a red-draped seat stand at the right, with a microphone stand near a man in white at the rear. Red-and-white oil lamps sit on the floor at left, and colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26A large indoor ceremony hall decorated with hanging green leaf garlands and colourful paper lanterns in red, yellow, green and blue. A seated figure in long dark hair, an orange robe with gold border and a gold-bead necklace sits on a red floral rug in the foreground, flanked by a tall gold-topped staff. Other saffron-clad men and white-clad devotees, many with flower garlands, sit cross-legged on mats while a man in white stands at the right with hands raised. Several devotees with palms pressed together fill the middle rows, and a brass-and-gold altar with a lion figure stands at the right edge. Wall paintings of deities line the back wall. Appearance-based cues are insufficient to name the central figure; he is described by role only.2008-12-26