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A photograph of a temple-hall ritual in an orange-walled room with a corrugated roof. Centre, a long-haired person in a red shawl and a double garland of white flowers bends forward, bringing hands to a brass bowl of red kumkum held by a shaved-headed priest in saffron robes on the left. Behind them, many men and boys in white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha-style beads, stand watching; a cameraman with a video camera is at the left edge. On the right, a bearded man in orange-yellow clothing sits with hands joined. A framed photo collage hangs on the back wall beside a large printed poster with portraits and text.

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Indoor photo in a room with orange-painted walls and a corrugated metal ceiling. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair and a dark beard wears an orange cloth, a white garland of flowers, and an orange shawl; he stands before an offering table, receiving or performing a ritual act. A shaved-headed monk in a light orange robe stands at left, and another in orange holds a tray of fruit, onions, flowers and offerings at lower right. A cameraman in white films at far left, and other men in white and orange clothing surround the scene; several people hold cameras. Above, a framed display of photographs hangs on the wall.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28Photo inside a hall at a gathering, with a dense crowd in the foreground and a projection screen and banners on the wall behind. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces and bangles, and reads from a small white sheet of paper. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes with a sash, another orange-robed monk with a mala, and a white-clad man stand close. A woman in white stands at right, and a man in white is at far left.2011-10-16A photograph of a ceremony in a covered, orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A seated woman in orange robes and a marigold garland sits in a cream and orange chair with an orange cloth draped over it, flanked by an empty orange-draped chair. Standing behind are rows of men in white dhotis and shirts, some in orange with red shawls. On the right, a man in an orange robe holds a tray of flowers, and a second orange-robed man stands beside him. Children with folded hands stand at left on a red carpet, and brass puja vessels, flowers, and a green-leafed offering plate sit on the floor at lower right. A wall banner shows framed photographs. The page does not establish the identity of any person in the scene, and no appearance-based candidate qualifies, so the a person field is none.2010-07-21August 16 20102010-08-16A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a large garland of red roses and white flowers, seated on a red-cushioned gold-trimmed throne. Before him on a gold tray sit silver plates of fruit, pink lotus flowers and petals. Women in white and yellow saris sit in front with hands folded, and devotees in white and saffron kneel across the hall. A banner with photographs is mounted on the orange wall behind.2010-09-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved golden lion-like armrests, placing one palm on the head of a bowing man. The bowing man wears a white shirt and white dhoti, a red and yellow flower garland around his neck, and holds two orange fruits cupped in his hands. Behind them, two young men stand in saffron robes, one with a yellow shawl and white dhoti, and an older man in white clothing stands at the left edge. A small wooden box sits on the gold throne base. The setting appears to be an open hall with a golden backdrop. This is a photograph of a blessing scene, with the seated figure resembling Swamiji (probable) through his long hair, saffron robes and throne seating.2009-11-17 +2 copiesPhotograph inside a hall with a pink wall, white canopy and hanging decorations with orange and multicolour tassels. In the centre, a man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala has his hands raised to a boy's face, who is wearing a red garment. Around them, devotees and monks in white and orange robes, several with beaded necklaces, stand close. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, a woman in white with a mala at far left, and a shaved-headed monk in orange in the foreground right. A decorated stage with a colourful backdrop and a gold throne is visible in the background. Roughly a dozen or more people are visible, with some partially cropped.2010-10-27