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A photograph of a temple courtyard with a corrugated metal roof and white walls with red trim. A man with long dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, and an orange saffron robe smiles and extends both hands, blessing a group of devotees. Women in orange, blue and pink saris stand with palms pressed together, and a man in a yellow and white dhoti stands behind them holding a plate of offerings. At right a woman in a white sari with a long braid walks past, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a doorway. In the lower right a woman in a red floral dress kneels beside brass lamps and puja vessels on a mat. Framed photographs hang on the wall behind them.

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A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiles as he places his hand on the head of an elderly grey-haired woman in a maroon sari with a blue blouse, who has her palms pressed together in reverence. Around them a crowd of devotees stands in a hall with a corrugated metal roof and white walls. Nearby, a woman in an orange sari and a younger man in orange robes stand among the crowd; a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at right, and another man in orange holds papers and a garland-like offering. A wall display of framed photographs and a tall decorative pole with red and yellow motifs are visible behind them.2009-12-18January 03 20102010-01-03A photo of an indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof, colourful patterned pillars and a notice board. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a bare-chested orange garment, touches the head of a woman while holding a sheaf of papers. Beside him a younger man in orange robes holds a tray of folded paper slips. A line of devotees, including women in saris and a woman in a white head covering, press their palms together or hold out papers at a metal barrier. A probable Swamiji candidate is shown by long swept-back hair and bare-chested orange robe, in the role of giving blessings to devotees.2009-12-05A 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.2009-12-20December 21 20092009-12-21A photograph of a darshan line inside a decorated hall with a white ceiling strung with yellow leaf garlands and colourful striped hanging cloths. A man with long swept-back dark hair in an orange-saffron robe stands at a railing, smiling and extending his hand toward devotees. Beside him, a man in white with a yellow shawl holds an orange tray of white paper packets. Several devotees with palms pressed together line the railing, some women in white and pink saris, and a bald man in white leans forward. In the background a woman in white sits on a chair with her hands folded.2009-12-03December 15 20092009-12-15December 09 20092009-12-09December 06 20092009-12-06A photograph of a devotional blessing at a temple hall with striped pillars and white canopy ceiling. A man with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe with a dark beaded garland places his hand on the forehead of a woman in a white sari with red blouse, who stands with palms pressed together. Other devotees, including a woman in a white cardigan with glasses and a girl in pink, wait with folded hands. On the right, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of offerings. A priest in white dhoti stands behind. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair and orange robe with ornate beaded garland, giving blessing to devotees.2010-10-16December 19 20092009-12-19December 05 20092009-12-05