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A photograph inside a stone temple hall with carved grey pillars and marigold garlands. In the centre, a man in an orange robe, orange turban and a long rudraksha mala stands on a stone floor, with a visible wrap over the shoulder and ornate appearance; a candidate matching a person by appearance may be present but is uncertain. To his left, a man in orange robes with long hair bends forward in a respectful gesture, and a third orange-robed sannyasi stands behind. At right, a man in a white checked shirt and green lungi kneels or bows toward the robed figures, while a man in a green shirt and a man in a striped shirt watch nearby. Another orange-robed attendant stands at the left edge beside a railing with yellow flowers.

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A photograph inside a pale grey stone temple hall with carved columns and a marigold garland strung along a railing. A man in an orange-saffron robe, orange head wrap and rudraksha mala stands at centre, smiling, while a figure in white dhoti kneels or bows on the floor in front of him. Around them, several men in checked lungis and shirts and a few women in orange saris stand and watch. Another man in white stands at the left in the background.2008-02-11A photograph of an outdoor temple gathering in front of a white columned shrine decorated with red, yellow and marigold garlands. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, an orange turban, an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace walks at left, smiling. Beside him stands a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala and a pendant. At centre, a shaved-headed elder in orange robes and a draped orange shawl extends his hand toward a man bowing low to touch the ground. At right, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red-bordered cloth walks among devotees. Other men in orange robes and white clothing stand behind near the shrine entrance.2007-01-30Two saffron-clad men walk barefoot along a long columned corridor of a grey stone temple with carved pillars and orange marigold garlands hanging between them. The foreground man on the left wears an orange turban, long dark hair, an orange wrap and a rudraksha mala, and appears to be Swamiji (probable). Beside him, a bearded older man in orange robes holds a folded printed booklet. Behind them, people in white clothes and a woman in pink move about the hall.2008-02-11A photograph inside a pillared stone temple hall with marigold garlands strung along a railing above a stepped shrine opening. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers, barefoot, bends low to touch the steps. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand beside him; one wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala and holds his palms together in greeting, while the other, with long dark hair, stands with hands joined. A standing man in a white shirt watches at right, and more people are visible in the background. A yellow sign with Kannada text is on the railing. Carved columns and a deity murti area frame the scene.2008-02-11A photograph inside a granite temple hall with grey stone pillars and lattice windows. Two barefoot figures in saffron-orange robes walk across the polished floor; the foremost wears a saffron-orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and the figure behind wears orange robes with a red border. Marigold garlands hang from pillars, a tall stainless-steel vessel stands at right, and a yellow scaffold and wooden poles lie nearby. A worker in a checked shirt stands in the background.2008-02-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a green banner with large red Kannada script and yellow marigold garlands. A young man in an orange robe and orange turban, with long hair and a gold ceremonial necklace, stands smiling at left, appearing to be the central honoured guest and a probable Swamiji by his long hair, orange turban, gold necklace and saffron robe. Beside him, bearded sannyasis in orange and a bald man in white with a green-and-red shawl stand near red-cushioned chairs. At centre-right, a bald senior monk in orange bows low and touches the feet of a bald older man in orange who gestures with his hands, while a man in white with an orange shawl watches. A white-clad man at left holds a yellow flower offering. A bald man in orange stands at far right.2007-01-30A photograph inside a plain room with white tiled floor. A smiling person in an orange-saffron head wrap and orange garment wears a long white and red flower garland over a rudraksha mala, and a cloth draped over the shoulders. Two attendants in orange dress stand around; one on the left holds a black bag and a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Behind, a framed portrait with red and white floral garlands sits on a white-draped table with brass lamps and peacock feathers. A woman in a white sari with gold border folds her hands in namaste at the lower right, and a woman with a hair bun in a gold-bordered sari is seen from behind. Older devotees and an elderly woman stand in the background, and a bearded man in glasses and orange attire stands at right. Appearance-based identity is uncertain for the central figure.2008-07-28August 09 20102010-08-09Inside a stone temple corridor with worn grey pillars and a patterned white tiled floor, two saffron-robed sannyasis walk forward. The left one wears an orange and yellow wrap, a red-and-white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned neck chain. The right one, shaved-headed, wears a saffron wrap with a maroon border and a long rudraksha mala. Behind them a third orange-clad figure follows, and several men in white dhotis and a checked shirt stand at the sides, some with hands folded. A dim shrine with a deity murti is visible in the background. Whether the left figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2012-05-21A photograph inside a bright hall with a pale tiled floor, a white ceiling draped with fabric and ornate multicoloured pillar tops. A man in a long orange robe, with a garland of orange and gold flowers and a dark mala, holds a fruit-like offering in one hand and a small box in the other while standing barefoot. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a small lamp and offerings. A man in white dhoti and red shawl stands barefoot with a kumkum mark, and a seated man in a grey shirt with folded hands bows at the front. Other people in white dhotis stand to the left, and a gilded throne and deity murti are visible in the background.2010-10-19A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch the head of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, who rests one hand on the devotee's head. The seated figure sits on an orange cushioned chair beside a stone pillar carved with figures, with brass lamps, a metal bowl of flowers and a red cushion nearby. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands behind, another man in orange robes stands to the right, and a figure in white with a mala stands at the left edge. A saffron cloth covers the seat.2010-07-10Photograph of a procession-like moment indoors in a hall with orange-red walls and fluorescent tube lights. Center: a man in a saffron-orange turban with gold border, orange shawl over a rust-red dhoti with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace of round beads and a pendant, gold bangles, and gold earrings, walking barefoot on a green mat. a person: long dark hair, ornate gold necklace and orange robes, ceremonial presentation cues, though his face is not used for identification. To his left, a bald priest with white tilak on his forehead, orange shawl and rust dhoti with gold stripes. Behind them, a man in a blue lungi and white shirt, a bare-chested attendant with a rudraksha mala, and a crowd of onlookers. Printed signs and banners line the wall behind them.2013-02-11