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A photograph taken inside a large open-sided tent hung with orange, yellow and blue ceremonial tassel decorations. In the foreground, golden metal deity murtis and figures with wheel-like discs stand on the floor. Behind them, a group of men in white dhotis and shirts stands with arms folded or hands clasped. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala, a yellow upper cloth and a red dhoti stands beside a man in a saffron robe. Several more people in white sit further back, and a man in white stands at the far right. About fourteen people are visible in total, with many more seated in the background.

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February 24 20072007-02-24Photograph of a hall during a ceremony with a row of golden metal deity murtis and figurines in the foreground, many wearing pink, green, blue and white cloth. Behind them stand several men: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti on the left, a bare-chested man in a yellow and red cloth in the centre, and two men in saffron/orange robes, one of whom has a shaved head and is wearing a rudraksha-style mala and the other with longer swept-back hair in an orange robe, standing near a white frame structure and orange and red draped fabric. Several white-clad devotees stand and sit in the background, and hanging decorations with flowers and garlands are visible above.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Photograph inside a decorated tent pavilion with white metal frame and hanging colourful cloth banners. In the foreground, a row of golden metal deity murti figures and statues sits on the floor. Behind them stand several men in white dhotis and shirts, along with a shirtless man in a yellow shawl and red dhoti, and a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a bare arm. Behind them, more people in white sit on mats in a large gathering. A green, white and red garland hangs from the frame at upper right.2007-02-24A photograph inside a hall with white walls and a white metal frame. In the foreground, golden deity murti statues, including a flute-playing figure and a seated figure with a halo-like disc, are arranged on a floor. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair stands at right, appearing to be a sannyasi; the appearance cues are a long swept-back hairstyle and orange clothing, which are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable identification. Beside him stand several men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a red dhoti with a bare chest and a gold-and-yellow shawl wearing rudraksha beads. A man in white at far right has a mala necklace. A yellow, red and green floral garland hangs from the frame at top left. A sign on the wall is partly visible.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph taken inside a hall with a plain concrete wall and a lattice window, showing a group of men gathered around a display of golden deity murtis and ceremonial figures at lower left. A tall man with long dark hair and a bare back, wearing an orange saffron cloth wrapped around his body, stands at centre right, gesturing toward the murtis while several men in white dhotis and shirts listen nearby. A bare-chested man in a gold-yellow shawl and red dhoti stands beside them, and another man in an orange wrap stands at right with a white-clad devotee. A garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers hangs at upper left. a person appearance cues: the central figure has long swept-back hair, a bare back and orange saffron wrap, with no visible crown or jewels, so the identity is uncertain.2007-02-24Evening photograph inside a hall where a row of large gold-toned bronze deity murtis with multiple arms, crowns and ornate prabhavalis stands in the foreground. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand watching, and a central figure in an orange-saffron robe with bare upper body and a ceremonial shawl is visible near the middle. A second figure in orange-saffron robes stands at right near a white pillar with floral garland decoration. Many more people in white are seated and standing in the background, and a white metal frame and hanging orange-and-green floral garlands appear at the right edge.2007-02-24Evening photograph inside a large hall with a crowd seated on the floor behind. In the foreground, many polished brass deity murti and figurines are arranged, some with kalasha-like finials. Standing behind them are four men: on the left two men in white shirts and white dhotis, a shirtless man wearing a yellow waist cloth and red dhoti with a necklace, and a man in a white shirt. On the right, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a plain orange-saffron robe and stands near a white pillar draped with yellow and green flower garland. Orange and yellow cloth hangs from the ceiling. Another person in orange sits among the brass figures. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering with devotees.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24