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Indoor photo of a long hall with ceiling fans and a wall clock, where devotees stand in two queues separated by metal stanchions and chains along a red-striped runner. On the left, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a mala stands with hands clasped; beside her a woman in a blue patterned top stands with arms folded. Further along, women in orange, yellow and white saris and men in shirts and trousers wait in line. On the right, several men in striped polo shirts, a white shirt and blue shirts stand in the queue. In the distance, a robed figure in orange and others in white kneel or stand near the end of the hall.

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September 16 20122012-09-16A long hall with ceiling fans and a wall clock shows devotees lined up in a queue on both sides of a red-and-orange striped runner. On the left, women in white saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar and one holds a small tray. On the right, men in white shirts and dhotis or trousers stand in line. At the far end, two figures in saffron-orange robes stand near the front, one appearing to receive the devotees, and the queue continues toward them. Steel stanchions guard the queue edges, and a colorful woven mat lies along the right side.2012-09-28A photograph of devotees standing in two long queues along a carpeted central aisle in a bright, high-ceilinged hall, with silver stanchions and rope barriers guiding the line. Devotees on the left wear orange and cream saris and a woman in an orange sari stands with folded hands; men on the right wear cream shirts, black striped shirts and an orange-striped shirt, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and red-and-white striped mats lie on the floor with bags beside them. No a person candidate is visible.2011-12-11November 20 20112011-11-20A photograph of devotees queuing in a covered, open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and exposed steel trusses. Two rows of people stand on woven mats behind metal stanchions. A man in a white shirt and cream trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaste at right, beside a man in an orange-and-yellow striped shirt and black trousers with a visitor badge. A young boy in white shirt and shorts wears a rudraksha-style necklace. A woman in a white sari and a woman in a pink salwar kameez stand among others, and a figure in orange robes is at the left edge. Painted pillars with colourful patterns and framed photographs line the hall walls. No one identifiable as a person is visible.2009-12-05A photograph of devotees lining both sides of a long hall with a red and gold striped runner down the centre. Along the left, women in white and pastel saris and a woman in a pink sari with grey hair stand with hands pressed together in namaste. On the right, men in white shirts and dhotis and a man in a blue striped shirt stand facing the runner. Metal stanchions with chains divide the aisle. At the far end a figure in saffron-orange robes stands near the front, and a person holds up a camera or phone. A red and gold textile hangs on the right wall. The scene looks like a darshan line.2012-05-25Indoor photo of a long queue of devotees lining both sides of a carpeted aisle in a bright hall with recessed ceiling lights. On the left, women in white sarees and a woman with a long blonde ponytail stand with hands folded in namaskar, one holding a small white card. On the right, men in white shirts and a woman in an orange and yellow sari stand with a man wearing a white garland. At the far end of the aisle a figure in white garments walks forward while other people in white and red-brown clothing stand near a central table or altar area. Rudraksha beads and gold jewellery are visible on several devotees.2013-07-21November 20 20112011-11-20A photograph of a long hall with a pale tiled floor where two rows of devotees stand facing inward toward a distant shrine area. On the left, a woman in a black-and-white patterned shawl and red bindi stands in front, followed by women in white salwar outfits and a girl in a pink top. On the right, men in white shirts, a man in a purple top, and an older man in an orange polo with a name badge stand with hands folded. Near the centre, a man with long hair and a beard wears a white shirt and rudraksha-style necklace, with a red shawl around his shoulders, hands pressed together. Ceiling lights and a gold-coloured shrine are visible at the far end.2011-11-20November 27 20112011-11-27Indoor photo of devotees standing in two lines along a carpeted central aisle beneath a white ceiling with recessed lights, separated by silver chrome stanchions and chains. Many people press palms together in namaskar or fold hands in prayer, with bare feet on the tiled floor. A man in a yellow shirt on the left and another in a black tracksuit with white stripes stand near the front, while a woman in a white top and patterned skirt on the right stands with hands folded. At the far end of the aisle, a figure in white robes walks toward the viewer, and a few people in saffron-toned clothing are visible beyond.2011-11-20A photograph of two long lines of devotees standing face to face down a polished hall, with a central aisle between them. On the left, women in white and orange saris and a woman in a dark blue and red sari stand with folded hands near a boy in a yellow top. On the right, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with glasses, stand in line with hands clasped, while a man in a light blue shirt holds his palms together. Hanging colourful tassels and a framed picture are visible on the back wall. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2013-05-07