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A photograph of a devotional event indoors in front of a maroon curtain decorated with hanging colourful tassels. On the left, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a red and white beaded garland stands beside a central figure in a white dhoti with gold border, bare upper body, rudraksha mala, sacred ash marks and a wrist band, smiling as he receives a white envelope or folder held by a young girl in a purple outfit. A woman in an orange-brown sari stands behind, and a woman in a teal and pink sari and a man in white shirt stand on the right. A golden deity murti and a decorated deity with flower garlands appear at right. The central figure matches the appearance cues of a person, with the sanctified ash and rudraksha mala, in a receiving role.

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Indoor photo of a ceremonial setting with red and pink tassels hanging from the top of the frame and a garlanded deity murti on the right. A tall man in an orange-brown wrap, with a red and white beaded garland and a gold-bordered cloth, stands at left and leans forward to hand a white gift box to a young boy in a blue checked shirt. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with vibhuti and a rudraksha mala assists, while a woman in a colourful sari and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers lean in to watch the exchange. The scene appears to be a gift or prasad distribution near a decorated altar.2013-10-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage hung with multicoloured tassels and a gold ornate throne on the left. A man in a brown-gold draped garment and a red-and-pink flower garland stands at the left, leaning forward to hand a white paper or certificate to an older man in a peach-coloured kurta and glasses. A woman in a green sari with a gold border stands beside them with her hands folded in namaste, and a small child is partly visible at the far right edge. The man in brown-gold, a candidate for a person by appearance, has short-cropped dark hair and no distinctive long hair, crown or saffron cues, so the identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a presenter handing over a document.2013-10-13A decorated home interior during a house visit, with red and pink draped fabric and marigold garlands strung across the ceiling and a gold curtain behind. A bare-chested man in a rust-orange dhoti with gold-striped border and a saffron shawl, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace with long swept-back hair, places his hand on the head of a woman in a red blouse and white sari who holds a glass and a brass plate. Beside them an older woman in a purple sari, a man in white shirt and dhoti with a red garland, a man in white with a mala, a child and a young girl in teal watch. Flowers sit on a table draped in orange cloth at right. Probable Swamiji is the central figure in saffron clothing with distinctive long hair and ornaments, performing a blessing for a devotee.2014-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 13 20132013-10-13June 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of an energy darshan moment at a hall. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and red-and-maroon cloth, with hair in a low bun, leans forward and extends their hands to a young girl in a teal embroidered dress with gold trim. The girl bows her head and holds out her hands. Beside her, a man in a white shirt wears a thick red and white flower garland and presses his palms together. A woman in a teal blouse and white saree with gold border stands at left with bangled wrists, and a man in white garments behind stands with hands folded. A woman in a cream saree with gold border and a woman in a yellow shawl stand at right, with a small white flower garland and a folded paper in view. Walls are pale yellow, and a white curtain hangs in the background.2009-11-29January 1st 2013 +2 copiesIndoor photograph of a darshan moment. A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a brown shawl and rudraksha mala, sits at left holding a trident-topped staff and passing a small item to a girl. The girl wears a mustard-yellow dress with dark round beads and a red hair clip. Beside her, a woman in a white blouse with a red-and-white shawl and rudraksha beads watches, and a man at right wears a red-orange shawl over white clothes. Behind them, gold and green ornate garlands hang over a maroon draped table, and standing figures in white and red saris are visible. The man at left shows strong appearance cues consistent with a person, with long swept hair, rudraksha and ceremonial dress, while the others are devotees and attendees.2014-12-26Indoor photo of a house visit ritual in a room decorated with colourful paper streamers. A woman in a white sari with a green and gold border and a long braid stands at left, smiling and holding a fruit. A young man in a red kurta kneels before a central figure in a maroon-brown robe with a gold waist sash, rudraksha malas and gold armbands; this central figure's hand rests on the kneeling man's head in blessing. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a white flower garland bends forward at right, and a young attendant in orange robes stands behind. A brass puja tray with flowers and a lamp sits at right. Presence of a person is probable, based on the central figure's appearance with rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments.2014-07-07December 24 20092009-12-24October 13 20132013-10-13