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A photograph of a puja at an indoor hall with pink walls and a draped white ceiling. A man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment with long dark hair and gold bangles gestures with his raised right hand toward a brass tray of flowers, apples, betel leaves and sweets. Several women stand around: one in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a black bead necklace, another in a maroon blouse and white sari with a red bindi, and a young woman in a white top beside them. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on the left, and a gold brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. The man is labelled as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and clothing, and gold ornaments.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl stands at a flower-decorated golden pedestal, extending his right hand to touch the head of a young boy in a yellow shirt. Nearby, a smiling woman in white and another in cream with a black beaded mala watch, and a tray of sweets and an apple sits on the golden stand. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers decorate the golden pillars and pedestal. A bearded man in a white checked shirt and a monk in orange robes stand at the right edge. The man in orange is a probable Swamiji by cues of long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange shawl, and his blessing gesture matches the caption's description of blessings.2010-10-17Photograph of a ritual scene inside a hall with a white draped canopy. In the left foreground a person in saffron-orange clothing with a saffron-orange turban reaches toward a brass tray of flower petals and offerings, beside a golden staff and garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. Behind, a woman in a green sari and several women and girls in white and yellow attire watch closely. On the right a bald man with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white dhoti, and a young boy in yellow kurta hold items near the tray. The a person candidate in saffron with a turban is visible from behind and to the side, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-17December 03 20092009-12-03July 15 20112011-07-15Devotees sit on the floor before a golden throne decorated with multicoloured garlands and marigold strings during a ritual in a hall. A figure in an orange turban and saffron robes sits on the throne, which is framed by golden staffs and a golden deity murti. Seated devotees in white dhotis, yellow shawls and saris hold offerings and a small lamp, and a man in white and a woman in yellow raise their hands in worship. Fruit, flowers and brass vessels are placed on a golden stand in front.2010-10-17A photo at a large tented gathering with red-and-white striped canopy panels. In the left foreground a smiling man wears an orange saffron head covering and gold chain necklace, seated behind a heap of colourful garlands in red, purple, yellow and green, with an orange cloth on the table. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha mala and stands near the garlands. Two women in saris and a man in white kneel and bow near the floor, and a woman in a yellow sari and others in white sit on a green mat among a crowd of seated devotees.2011-07-15April 27 20162016-04-27A photograph of a festive ritual scene in front of a large floral decoration of marigolds and red roses. A seated person in an orange turban, orange robe and heavy gold necklaces smiles and extends a hand over a golden tray with white cloth. A man in orange robes and wristwatch, at right, leans in to offer something on the tray. Near the bottom, an older bald man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold chains presses his palms together, while a woman in an orange saree and a woman in white bend forward with hands folded. A man in white with a gold chain stands at left. The seated person appears as a person based on the orange turban, flowing robes and ornate gold adornments, and is shown receiving a ritual offering from attendants.2011-07-15July 09 20122012-07-09A photograph of an outdoor gathering near a decorated temple structure with copper-coloured carvings and marigold garlands. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange sleeveless robe and a gold ceremonial necklace smiles and extends his hand in blessing toward an older woman in a beige sari who bows with her hands raised to her forehead. Behind her, a man in white dress with folded hands stands among other people in white and light clothing. A tray in the foreground holds fruit, flower petals and a small brass vessel. Palm trees and a pale sky appear in the background.2006-12-23A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual under a red and white striped tent. A man on the left wears an orange turban, orange robe and a yellow-gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, seated behind a golden footstool draped with an orange cloth and heaped with marigold, rose and green garlands. Beside him a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala reaches forward. Several devotees sit on the floor, including a woman in yellow sari and another in a teal blouse, extending hands toward the platform. Background shows more seated devotees in white and orange.2011-07-15