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A photograph of a ceremonial procession inside a hall with a line of devotees on the left, many with palms pressed together in greeting, women in white and cream saris and a man in a blue and white outfit. In the centre, a man in a rust-brown dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a red and white floral garland stands before a red-draped table, extending his hand toward the devotees. Beside him, a bald man in a rust-brown dhoti with a sacred marking on his chest holds a document, while a bald man in an orange robe stands at the right foreground near a camera operator. Metal stanchions and onlookers in white and green line the right side under bright ceiling lights.

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Indoor ashram hall with a cream carpet aisle lined by silver stanchions. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti wearing a long red-and-white flower garland and a tilak stands mid-aisle, placing his hand on the head of a devotee. Beside him a younger man in saffron dhoti holds a red envelope. Other saffron-robed monks stand behind, and devotees in white, cream, red and pink saris and shirts line both sides with hands folded. A shrine with a deity image and hanging colourful tassels decorate the back wall.2013-01-31A photo of a queue inside a bright, modern hall with recessed ceiling lights, where devotees stand behind silver stanchion posts. In the centre a man in an orange and gold turban and ornate gold necklace holds a tray, while a bare-headed attendant in white dhoti with gold border and several saffron-robed monks in orange garments stand along the line. On the left a woman in a yellow floral dress presses her palms together, and other devotees in saris and kurtas wait. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja line.2011-12-03A photograph in a hall with white ceiling lights and ceiling fans, showing a line of devotees receiving blessings. A man in an orange-and-gold saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, stands bare-chested at right, extending a white-sleeved hand to touch the forehead of an older bald-headed man in a white shirt. Several people with folded hands wait along a metal barrier, including a grey-haired man in a red-patterned shirt and a man in white. Women in white saris with red borders stand at right with palms pressed together. A golden throne with a red backdrop is visible at the far end of the hall.2013-09-29A central man in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment and long gold ornate necklace with a large gold pendant, wearing red and pink flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead mala, stands with eyes lowered while a man in saffron clothing at right holds a red tray. Women in white and cream-bordered saris with gold borders stand around him, one with palms joined in prayer and another holding a rudraksha mala. The setting is an indoor hall with a white ceiling and fluorescent lights. a person is recognizable by long swept-back hair, saffron garb, ceremonial gold necklace and garlands, with the central figure receiving devotees during a ritual exchange of offerings.2013-07-02October 11 20132013-10-11A photograph of a devotee line in an indoor hall with a rope barrier and stanchions. A man in a rust-red wrap with gold bangles and a heavy gold bead necklace stands on the right, arm extended toward devotees, appearing to bless them. Swamiji (probable): long hair swept back, gold necklace and bangles, rust-red garment. Devotees in white shirts and orange-saffron garments stand with palms pressed together in namaskar at left. A decorated altar with colourful deity murti and a red curtain is visible at the back, with a tray of offerings at lower right.2013-10-29September 13 20132013-09-13A photograph in a large hall with white ceiling fans and pink-curtained windows. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair and an ornate gold necklace, wearing a saffron-orange and maroon wrap and a long red and yellow flower garland, hands an object to a young man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt. Devotees in white and striped shirts, a woman in a blue sari, and a row of people in orange and white stand along a barrier on both sides of a central aisle. In the background a deity murti or altar and a red curtained stage are visible.2013-09-22May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph inside a large hall with corrugated roof and high windows. Devotees stand in two lines along a red-and-maroon runner carpet, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. A central figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, is offered a flower garland and a tray by a standing attendant in orange robes. Women wear saris and salwar in purple, red and white; men wear white shirts and white dhotis. Barrier ropes separate the lines. Strands of white jasmine garlands hang in the foreground. Some visible text on a side banner is not legible.2012-05-19A photograph inside an ornate hall with a white ceiling, hanging fans and a maroon drape. A man with long swept-back hair wears a maroon-and-saffron dhoti-style wrap, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bespectacled devotee in a white shirt, who has his palms joined. Behind them stands a white-clad attendant holding a green-and-silver tray. Other devotees in white and in pink saris and gold jewellery watch, and a child in pink sits to the right. A decorated golden seat with a tall back and a large portrait screen appear in the background. A camera is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the man giving blessings, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron-and-maroon wrap, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, in the role of giving blessing to a devotee.2013-09-15October 24 20132013-10-24