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A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style devotional gathering under a white pleated tent canopy. A long-haired man in a red sleeveless top and rudraksha-style garland leans over a golden deity murti, pouring or offering while a woman in a white sari with orange border, a woman in an orange-and-gold sari with red blouse, a young woman in cream-and-gold sari with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a white floral top with yellow lanyard stand with hands folded in prayer. Marigold and rose flowers and a bowl sit at the front. a person (long swept-back hair, red garment, garland) is shown in a devotional role with the deity. Other people are devotees.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor event under a white canopy where a long-haired man in a red garment and orange shawl, with a white floral garland and an orange flag-topped staff, extends his hand toward devotees. Beside him a man in an orange shawl with beaded gold-coloured necklaces stands near a gold deity murti in the foreground. Before them, a woman in a purple wrap and a man in white with a yellow-beaded lanyard hold out cupped hands to receive something, possibly prasad or water. A young woman with a long braid in white stands at left, and another man in a white shirt with a lanyard watches at back. Each person's role here is devotee or attendee receiving blessings during a darshan-style gathering.2009-07-07Outdoor photo under a white tent at a Gurupoornima event. A long-haired figure in an orange-red sannyasi robe with an orange cloth tied on a staff is seated at right, wearing a garland of white and red flowers, and a woman in a blue shawl and white sari offers something from her hands toward him. A man in a saffron-orange shawl stands behind him, and a golden ornate vessel is in the foreground. Other devotees in white clothes stand nearby, and a woman with a long braid in white stands at left with her back to the camera.2009-07-07A photograph of a ritual exchange under a pale pink draped canopy outdoors. A long-haired man in a sleeveless red top and beard leans forward, his hands extended over a gold-coloured vessel draped with orange cloth and red flowers. Beside him, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with glasses and a red bead necklace looks down at the offering. A man with grey hair, glasses and a beard, wearing a beige jacket, bends forward with his hands near the vessel. Another person in orange robes with a flower garland is at the right edge, and two more women in the background watch. Yellow and red flowers appear at the lower left.2009-07-07A photo of a devotional offering at a tented ashram event. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and a sleeveless red top stands at the left, reaching toward a golden deity murti draped in orange cloth. Around it, several women in saris stand close together: one in white with a rudraksha mala, one in a yellow sari, and a central woman in an orange sari with a red blouse, rudraksha mala and yellow lanyard badge, adjusting the orange cloth. Red flowers and a white draped canopy form the background. Sunlit tent and flower offerings suggest darshan or puja.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph taken under a pink draped tent at an ashram event. A long-haired person in a red sleeveless top and saffron cloth extends an arm to hand something to a smiling woman in a white and maroon sari with a black beaded necklace and gold bangles, who holds her palms out. Beside her a woman in a blue and green sari with folded hands, gold necklace and bangles closes her eyes in devotion. Flower garlands in pink and orange lie on a cloth in the foreground, and other devotees in white and saffron stand in the background under the tent.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07December 20 20092009-12-20