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Indoor devotional gathering in a decorated hall with orange and red drapes and garlands. At centre, a seated bearded man with long dark hair wears a red-and-white garland of marigolds and white flowers; women in saris, one in cream and gold with gold border and another in red and green, press around him holding bananas or fruit from a woven basket. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with rudraksha beads stands at back, and a man in white kurta stands at left. Electric fans and a red mic stand appear at right. Visible people number about 15, several partly cropped.

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Indoor photograph of a crowded devotional gathering in a room with an orange and red draped backdrop and a gold-framed decorative arch at left. A central seated man with long dark hair and a full beard, wearing a saffron-orange cloth, receives garlands of red and white flowers around his neck. A woman in a green and gold sari offers fruit from a woven basket, while women in white and gold-bordered sarees stand close, one holding a small pink-and-white cloth bundle. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a standing fan and a copper vessel sit at right. Several other devotees in white and saffron attire fill the frame.2017-04-02Indoor devotional scene in a small room with white walls, a standing fan, and a wooden table covered with pink rose petals and a green-and-red cloth. A man reclines at lower left, wearing a long white garland of jasmine and red roses, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a brown-red garment; his long dark hair is visible. Several women in traditional cream and gold-bordered saris and a woman in a pink salwar stand around, some holding red flowers. A woman in a cream sari with a red border at center right picks up green limes from a basket. A man on the right wears a white dhoti with gold border and bracelets. Garlands, petals and limes are offered in a ritual setting.2017-04-02A crowded indoor photograph of a devotional gathering in front of an orange cloth backdrop trimmed with red and pink flower garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing red-orange robes, a floral garland and a dark beaded necklace, sits on a pink-and-red floral-decorated seat, with a small brass plate of fruit and flowers nearby. A woman in a pink sari bends forward toward him, holding a green fruit, while another woman in a white sari with a gold border and a woman in orange stand close by. On the right, a bare-chested priest with a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti stands with folded hands beside a woman in maroon robes. A standing white-kurta man watches in the background, and an electric fan sits at the edge of the frame. The scene resembles a darshan with offerings of fruit and flowers.2017-04-02A photo of a seated man in an orange-brown robe being honoured with padapuja-style offerings in a decorated room. He sits on a bed of pink and red petals, wearing a heavy garland of red and white flowers and a white and orange-red garland. Women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez surround him, several holding fruit, bright red roses and flowers. A woman in a white sari with a red mark on her forehead and a basket of yellow fruit stand near him. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with rudraksha mala stands behind, and an older man in white kurta stands in the background. Orange and red drapes, white flower chains and a framed picture decorate the wall. The seated man has a distinctive long hair and ceremonial gold-accented setting, with a person cues visible in his presentation.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A crowded indoor ritual scene in front of an orange draped backdrop with a garland of red and white flowers. A bearded man seated on a red cushion, wearing a red shawl, a white flower garland and a mala, receives devotees. In front of him is a wooden tray holding money bundles, a crown-shaped ornament, bangles and small offerings. A woman in a pink sari bows low, and women in orange, white and pink saris surround him, some holding limes or fruit from a woven basket. A shirtless man with rudraksha malas stands at the top right, a standing fan is at centre, and a few seated devotees in maroon robes sit at the right edge. Floral petals cover the floor. Roughly fifteen to twenty people are visible.2017-04-02A crowded indoor ritual gathering in a room with white walls and a wall-mounted notice board. In the lower left, a man reclines with his head resting on the floor, wearing a jasmine and red rose garland, a maroon garment and a bright orange-yellow cloth. Around him, women in white and cream saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis and saffron-coloured shawls crowd close. A woman in a cream sari with gold border and a red ritual thread kneels in the lower right beside a wicker basket of green limes, handing them over, while a young girl in a striped pink top bends forward over rose petals and limes on the floor. A white pedestal fan stands at left and a small bowl of offerings sits on a cloth. Several girls and young people stand in the background.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02