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A photograph inside a bare hall with a metal-trussed roof and display cabinets along the wall holding gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with a long-draped orange shawl and a hair style swept back, with a visible red-trimmed orange garment, stands facing an older man in white with a shaved head and a light-coloured wrap, who gestures with raised hand. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, a man in a grey shirt and jeans, and a woman in a yellow sari stand on a green mat. A kalasha-like cabinet display and jewellery cases fill the background. The orange-robed central figure matches appearance cues that are distinctive but not conclusive, so identity is left uncertain and roles are given instead.

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August 09 20072007-08-09Indoor photograph of a temple hall with a corrugated roof and white walls. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand in a loose group in the foreground, with men in white dhotis and yellow shawls on the left. A monk in orange holds his palms together facing another orange-robed monk, while a bald older man in orange stands at the centre-right beside a glass-fronted shrine case holding gold ritual objects and a gold-coloured item. Deity murtis and floral garlands are visible along the back wall. The scene appears to be a welcoming or greeting exchange among sannyasis and devotees.2009-10-15Photograph inside a plain hall with a corrugated metal roof and a display cabinet of silver and brass ritual objects. Several saffron-robed sannyasis stand in a line facing the cabinet. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and an orange cloth draped over his shoulders stands in the foreground, looking toward the displays. Beside him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers and another man in orange robes look on. The glass shelves hold silver crowns, bowls, lamps and vels, and a tall brass staff with a trident-shaped finial stands at right. Visitors in orange and white move past the cabinets. Six to twenty people are visible.2007-08-09A photograph inside a plain hall with a corrugated roof and white walls, where orange-robed sannyasis stand before a display of deity murtis and a glass cabinet. A young man in an orange robe with a maroon border raises his hand in greeting toward an older bald man in a saffron shawl, who stands with hands clasped beside a bald man in orange robes on the right. Several men in white and yellow shawls stand to the left, and a gilded, jewelled decorative panel with coloured garlands hangs on the wall behind them.2009-10-15A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks through a long, barrel-vaulted hall with a corrugated metal roof and round paper lanterns hanging overhead. On the left, glass display cabinets hold ornate gold-toned necklaces, rudraksha malas and framed photographs of saffron-clad figures. Shelves on both sides hold rows of small bottles and books. In the foreground an elderly bald monk in orange touches a display case. Behind him a man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands next to a monk in orange wearing gold-coloured necklaces, while others in saffron and white follow along the aisle.2009-12-30August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09A photograph inside a plain hall with a corrugated roof and bare concrete floor. A figure with long dark hair and a swept-back style wears a light orange-pink robe and stands at right, gesturing toward a glass display case lined with red fabric. The case holds gilded ceremonial armour, including a breastplate, a gold helmet-like crown and ornate gold pieces. Facing the case stands a group of about ten men: several in saffron-orange robes with bald heads, and others in white dhotis and shirts with yellow scarves. Some have orange shawls. A framed decorative panel hangs on the wall behind them, and a small statue stands at left.2009-10-15Indoor photo in a plain white-walled hall with a corrugated metal ceiling and a wall speaker. A younger man with long dark hair wears an orange robe with a maroon border and gestures with raised hands while speaking. Beside him, a bald older man in an orange shawl stands with clasped hands, and another bald man in orange holds his hands together. On the left, men in white garments with yellow shawls stand listening. Behind them are small deity figurines, a gold-framed decorative panel with colourful garlands, and a glass cabinet on the right holding ritual items.2009-10-15Photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis standing in a plain hall with a corrugated metal roof and fluorescent lights, facing a glass display cabinet. A bald man on the left wears an orange shawl over his shoulders and a white-marked forehead; beside him, a bearded sannyasi in an orange robe with a dark border holds his hands together at the waist and gazes at the cabinet. Two young attendants in white dress with yellow scarves stand at the far left, and a few more orange-clad monks stand behind. Visible people are about ten, and the photo has a faint purple logo at upper left and a copyright line at lower right.2009-10-15Indoor photo inside a plain hall with a corrugated metal roof and a display case wall holding brass and gold ritual objects, including a tall golden trident on the left and a red-backed shelf with brass figurines. A woman in white with a gold-bordered sari and an orange shawl stands at the glass case beside another woman in white with an orange shawl, who holds a folded cloth. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a long garland stands barefoot near the cabinet, and at right a man with long hair, a beard and an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl touches his head.2007-12-30A photograph inside a plain, corrugated-roof hall with bare concrete floor. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a full beard wears a rust-orange robe and a pinkish-orange shawl, standing barefoot and gesturing toward a wooden glass-fronted display case. The case has a red interior and holds gilded deity murti and ornate golden ornaments, crowns and armour-like pieces. Beside it, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands with hands folded. On the left, two men with long hair wear white dhotis with yellow and saffron shawls, and other people in white stand near the wall. A garland-decorated golden plaque hangs on the wall, and cardboard boxes are stacked at right.2009-10-15