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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall decorated with flower garlands and a banana bunch. In the foreground, a bare-chested or orange-clad figure in a saffron wrap and red top holds a rudraksha mala in both hands, passing it toward a man in a striped blue-and-white shirt who reaches out with bangled wrists. Beside them, a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth stands with his long hair tied back, and a man in an orange shawl looks on. Behind, people in white shirts and a woman in a yellow sari watch, with red curtains and vivid marigold and rose garlands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in an indoor hall. A woman in a white sheer sari with a jasmine flower garland in her hair reaches forward with her hands extended, while a man in a white and blue striped polo shirt and a red rudraksha mala, wearing an ID badge, leans in with his hands together. A woman in a white sari with pink floral print and gold bangles stands behind them. At the right edge, a person in an orange-red sleeveless top with an orange shawl, seen from behind with dark hair in a bun, receives the devotees' hands near floral decorations. Other people stand in the background of the hall.2009-07-25A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a projection screen behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and ornate gold beaded necklaces, stands on the right holding a red thread or mala and smiling as he reaches toward devotees. Beside him a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with gold items. On the left, several men in white kurtas and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and one man in white kneels in front with hands folded. A yellow and blue decorative hanging appears at the top left. The left and right figures are devotees and attendants; the central figure with the long hair and gold necklaces is the swami-like figure in the scene.2011-02-27October 20 20102010-10-20A photograph of an indoor ceremonial stage with an orange-red carpet. In the centre, a man in a pink polo shirt and gold-beaded necklace leans forward with hands together, offering reverence to a figure in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl whose long dark hair is pulled back. To the left, a woman in a white garment with gold border stands with her back to the camera. Behind, an older man in a light striped shirt with a beaded necklace watches, and another man in orange clothing and a bearded person appear at the right. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers frame the right edge. Background shows a dark hall with white-clad people seated and a framed portrait on a table.2009-07-25Night outdoor darshan scene. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, sleeveless saffron robe and long dark hair, with a rudraksha-style mala, sits at right, appearing to receive or offer a beaded mala from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends toward him, smiling. Around them, men in white shirts and gold chains and one young man with a red-orange shawl look on, while a grey-haired woman in a beige sari sits at left and a woman with a kumkum mark sits in the foreground. Floodlights and a crowd fill the background.2010-02-17August 27 20082008-08-27July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photo inside an indoor hall with cream walls and red curtains. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth with gold bangles and a multicolour garland stands at a large floral-decorated golden structure, reaching toward a seated deity figure and offerings. Around them, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts, one in a maroon garment with a rudraksha mala, stand attentively. A man in a checked shirt holds his palms together. Flower garlands in red, yellow, orange and purple decorate the altar at right, and a small golden deity figure sits on the platform. The scene suggests a puja or darshan.2012-01-01A photograph of a crowded indoor hall with cream draped cloth and a pillar with coloured bands behind the crowd. In the centre-left, a bare-chested figure in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha beads, a flower garland and a gold-toned headpiece with a bun faces a man in an orange shawl. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a patterned shawl, press in with hands clasped and extended. Two shaven-headed men in saffron robes stand at the left edge. The atmosphere suggests a darshan or greeting line.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair stands with one hand raised, touching the forehead of a young man in glasses and a red checked shirt. The central figure holds a silver tray. Behind him, a bald priest with white sacred markings on his arms and chest wears a white shawl over orange dhoti. Several onlookers in white shirts and striped clothing stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. The background shows a draped orange and white backdrop and a framed deity picture. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala beside a blessing act.2010-10-26Night darshan at an outdoor event with bright string lights on towers behind a large crowd. In the foreground, a woman in a deep orange sari with a matching orange turban touches the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and checked shirt, while a man in a white shirt bends forward and holds a beaded rudraksha mala. A young man in an orange robe and orange shawl stands at right beside a red-draped seat with mala beads hanging from it. Other devotees in white and checked shirts stand nearby, and a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari sits at lower left beside a red tray holding beaded malas and small offerings.2010-01-19November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copies