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A photograph of a ceremonial puja in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red border holds a long brass ceremonial implement and gestures toward offerings laid on a white cloth: bowls of sweets, fruit, red kumkum, yellow and white powders, and a small fire or incense burner emitting smoke. Beside him a large red throne with gold trim holds a framed painted portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and beads. Standing near the throne, a man in white dhoti attends it. On the red carpet, a man in an orange robe stands holding a camera, and a row of seated devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor. Women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the left. Hanging decorations, lamps and garlands line the ceiling.

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A photograph inside a covered ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the foreground a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border stands with his back to the camera, holding a ritual object near a tray of offerings. A central figure in orange robes and a tall head covering stands on a red carpet holding a long staff, facing a red and gold armchair with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in a meditative pose. Brass and ceramic plates of fruit, yellow and red powders, flowers and grains sit on the floor, with a small fire vessel nearby. Seated devotees in white and yellow garments line the sides of the hall, and a man in white stands at the right edge holding a fan. A sign on the wall shows a printed name, and a banner with text hangs at upper left.2010-11-12A photo of a ritual in a covered hall with a corrugated roof and red-and-cream walls. In the foreground a bare-chested young priest in white dhoti with red border swings a large white whisk or fan overhead. Beside him a second priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a flat wooden item. Central focus is an empty red velvet throne with gold trim, on which a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with long hair sits. Red carpet runs before it, with brass plates of fruit, yellow sweets, flowers and cooked offerings, marigold garlands and a pile of herbs on mats. Behind, a line of women in white and cream saris stands along the wall, and seated devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor. A man in orange robes stands center, and hanging decorations fill the background.2010-11-12Indoor ritual under a corrugated metal roof at an ashram hall. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with red border waves a white fly-whisk (chamara) over a spread of offerings: bowls of yellow and white food, red kumkum, fruit, marigold garlands and a brass lamp on a mat. Beside him, a second priest in white with a shaved head holds a small object near a red velvet throne with gold trim that bears a framed portrait of a woman in orange. A robed figure in orange stands on a red carpet near the throne, and a line of women in white saris and yellow shawls stands at left while seated devotees in white fill the back. Hanging decorations and a banner-like sign are visible.2010-11-12A photograph inside an open-sided ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth stands before a small brick fire pit with burning embers, offering incense or smoke. Around him are brass plates of offerings including bananas, sweets, flowers and turmeric, and a red carpet runs across the floor. Seated on the left, a row of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. On the right, several people in white and yellow saris and dhotis stand with hands folded in namaste, and a figure in orange robes stands near the entrance. A red and gold throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure. A floral garland of red and orange flowers rests on a deity murti at the lower right, and rose petals are scattered on the floor. Hanging decorations line the ceiling.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A courtyard ritual gathering under a corrugated roof decorated with green leaf garlands and paper lanterns. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces sits on a red patterned carpet-covered seat, holding a golden staff; he has long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, and appears to be the central figure receiving the assembly. Facing him on the left, several people in orange and white robes sit at a low ritual setup of brass plates holding fruit, flowers, sweets, coconuts and small oil lamps, with a bundle of sticks and a cloth-wrapped item nearby. A seated woman in a yellow and white sari attends the offerings. Rows of seated devotees in saffron, white, pink and blue saris and kurtas fill the floor, while a cameraman in white stands at the upper left. Brass and yellow plates arranged on mats complete the scene.2008-12-26November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12Evening homa in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and red steel beams. A seated man on a gold-and-red throne with a crown-like canopy wears a red-brown robe, a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace; he is the probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments, and his role here is presiding. Behind him sit many devotees in white and orange clothing. At right, a bare-chested priest in a red dhoti and red mala holds a plate and performs the offering beside the smoking fire pit, with a second attendant in white nearby. The fire pit is a yellow-tiled square with burning wood, and brass pots, kumkum, flower petals and fruit trays lie around it. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and a painted lion figure stands at left, with a garlanded deity murti beside it. Overall a fire ritual with offerings in the evening, with about 20 to 30 people visible.2017-04-28December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a temple courtyard with a red-and-gold throne on the left, set with a red cushion and gold trim, beside a gold tray holding silver-rimmed brass plates with offerings. A barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair walks across a red mat toward the throne, bare-shouldered with a saffron shawl. Behind him, several people in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in anjali, and a woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right. Incense smoke drifts through the open pavilion, and a tripod-mounted camera is visible at the right edge.2010-11-07