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A photograph inside a narrow temple corridor where a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment with a flower garland sits on a green-and-maroon cloth behind a red-draped table holding bananas, fruit, a plate of sweets, a flower-decorated basket and a bundle of offerings. Beside them, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand in a close group, one holding a small water bottle, while a woman in a blue sari with a flower in her hair stands among them. On the right, men in traditional clothing, including a man in a green garment, look on. A yellow banner with Kannada text hangs on the wall, and a shrine doorway with marigold garlands and a kalasha-like ornament is visible in the background, along with framed pictures and a wall calendar.

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Photograph of a temple scene at the entrance of a Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara temple. A yellow banner with red and black Kannada text hangs on the left, reading Vaikuntha Ekadashi and dates. A woman in an orange blouse and green-and-gold sari sits on a red cloth, garlanded, receiving offerings from a man in saffron-coloured dress. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti holds a microphone while a crowd of men in white shirts stands behind. A man in green and yellow cloth stands at right, and an elderly man in white is near the centre. Yellow marigold garlands decorate the doorway, and a plate of fruit, coconuts and flowers sits on the red-draped table in front.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple corridor with pale pink walls and a yellow Kannada banner on the left reading a temple name and festival dates. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands in the centre, flanked by several men in white clothes, one holding a microphone and another in a white shirt and dhoti, with a camera operator visible behind them. On the right foreground, a person in a green sari with a green-and-gold border stands with their back to the camera. In the lower left, a woman in an orange sari sits at a ritual table with a green cloth, fruit, flower garlands and a small plant in a pot. Flower garlands hang on the wall and a deity image is in an alcove beyond the group.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple corridor at a Venkateshwara temple in Bangalore. A large yellow banner with Kannada text hangs on the left wall, and marigold garlands decorate the shrine entrance at the top. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line, some with folded hands, while a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a green shawl stands at the right edge. In the centre a woman in an orange sari with floral garlands sits on a red cloth before a tray of offerings including fruit, flowers and a pineapple, and another woman in orange kneels in the foreground. A bearded man in glasses and white clothes stands among the group. The scene appears to be a ritual visit with devotees gathered around the offering.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with yellow and green marigold garlands on the walls and a shrine doorway. A yellow banner on the left bears Kannada text and a deity image. A woman in an orange sari kneels at a red-covered table holding offerings of fruit, flowers and a brass tray. Standing around her are men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a white shawl, and women in green and pink saris. Some are bowing or greeting with folded hands. A man in a green sash stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a devotional visit during a ritual reception.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet and hanging white flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a green-bordered shawl sits on a low seat, while a woman in orange and a robed attendant in pink stand beside them, one holding a plate of offerings. A banner reads Vaikunta Ekadashi and Sri Padma Jayanti, and a poster of a deity hangs on the wall. Fruit, bananas and flower offerings sit on a brass tray on the floor. About 20 devotees in white, saffron and bright cotton saris sit and stand around, some holding phones, one man in a white dhoti and a shawl, and a woman in yellow holding a baby.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall in Bangalore. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange-green garland sits on a green and gold cloth-covered seat, holding papers or a folded document while a man in white dhoti and shawl leans toward her. Around her, men in white dhotis and shirts stand and kneel on a red carpet, one kneeling man in bare-chested white cloth. Behind them a yellow banner in Kannada and English reads the Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Devalaya Trust and a Vaikunta Ekadashi date; fruit, flowers and a brass vessel sit on a tray in the foreground, and garlands hang along the top of the room.2009-01-07A crowded temple hall decorated with framed deity pictures and a yellow banner reading Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Sri Padmavati Jayanti. A man with long hair in a saffron-orange robe bends forward at left, reaching toward a woman in an orange sari seated on a green cloth and red carpet. A man in white ritual clothes stands beside her holding a red and gold cloth, and a tray of flowers sits at lower right. Devotees in white and blue kneel and sit around them, some holding baskets and bags. Photographers at left are visible. The man in saffron is a person candidate, with long swept-back hair and saffron robe, though the appearance is only partly clear.2009-01-07A photograph of a temple-hall ritual in Bangalore. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits centrally on a green cushioned seat with red cloth, while a man in white kneels before him with his head bowed, and another man in a saffron-and-pink robe leans in to assist. Plantains, apples, fruit and yellow flower garlands lie on a red mat. Devotees in white clothing sit on the floor around them, and an elderly man in white stands at the upper right. Behind is a yellow banner in Kannada script announcing an Ekadashi and Sri Paduka Jayanti at the Lakshmi Venkateshwara temple trust. Framed deity pictures hang on the walls, including a calendar and a Lakshmi Venkateshwara portrait.2009-01-07A photograph of a temple hall during a ritual event. A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on a green silk-draped seat on a red carpet, hands folded, with a man in orange beside him and another in a red-and-orange garment sitting on the carpet. A standing man in white holds a microphone and addresses the gathering. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris fill the room, and a video camera is at right. Behind the seat is a yellow banner, and fruit and flowers are arranged on a tray in front. Framed deity pictures and portraits hang on the wall, and garlands of yellow flowers decorate the upper right corner.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a wall-mounted banner reading Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Sri Sahasrama Jayanti, flanked by framed deity pictures, a portrait and garlands. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a flower garland sits on a green silk-covered seat on a red mat, a brass tray and fruit before them. A man in orange beside the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala. Two men in white dhotis stand and speak, one holding a microphone. Around the mat, devotees sit and watch, including a woman in a yellow sari and a woman in pink. Flower garlands hang along the wall and there is a tray of loose flowers at right. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet. In the centre, a person with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on a green cushioned seat, while a man in white dhoti kneels before them, hands extended. Nearby, a woman in orange robes stands beside a tray of bananas and fruit. A man in a green and yellow garment faces them from behind, and other devotees in white and saffron sit or stand along the walls. A printed banner behind shows Kannada text announcing a Vaikunta Ekadashi event, with framed deity pictures and calendars on the wall. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed figure seated on the green cushion has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the presiding guru role.2009-01-07A photograph inside a small temple hall during a ritual event. A yellow banner hangs on the wall reading Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Devalaya Trust with the words Vaikunta Ekadashi and a date. Framed deity pictures and garlands of yellow flowers decorate the room. On a red carpet, a woman in an orange sari with a green border sits with her palms pressed together in greeting, while a person in an orange top stands at left beside a tray of flowers, bananas and fruit. A man in a white dhoti and shirt kneels near a woman in a maroon sari with a gold-bordered shawl. Several standing devotees in white and pastel saris and a man in white watch, and a baby is held at right.2009-01-07