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A photograph inside a small temple hall with a red carpet. A woman in an orange sari sits on a green cloth and smiles while a figure in a pale pink robe bends forward to offer fruit from a tray of bananas and apples. A bare-chested priest in a green shawl and yellow dhoti stands nearby, and a man in a red-and-white checked shirt kneels. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand and sit along the right, and a child is held at the far right. A wall banner reads a Vaikunta Ekadashi and Sri Vasavi Jayanti notice from the Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Devalaya Trust, with framed portraits and deity pictures above. Garlands hang along the wall and cloth bags and baskets lie on the floor.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet and a yellow-and-orange banner hung on the wall. The banner reads Vaikuntha Ekadashi, 07-01-2009, Shri Vishnu Jayanti style festival notice. Several people sit on the red carpet: a figure in orange robes and a red-striped dhoti kneels at left, a woman in an orange saree sits cross-legged in front of a seated man in an orange garment and green cloth, and a bare-chested man in a green-bordered yellow dhoti sits at lower right with a tray of bananas, apples and coconut. Standing figures in white dhotis and white shirts, one with a red shawl, watch the ritual. Framed deity pictures hang on the wall above, with garlands of yellow flowers, a brass plate of flowers and fruit, and cloth bags with printed logos on the floor.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rose-pink dhoti stands bending forward, offering fruit to a seated woman in orange and green robes. Beside them, a man in a red-and-white checked shirt sits cross-legged, and a bare-chested priest in a green and yellow dhoti holds a fruit tray. Two men in white dhotis stand on the right, and a child is held at right. A tray of bananas, apples and coconuts sits on the floor, with garlanded shelves and framed deity images on the walls. A yellow banner announces Vaikunta Ekadashi and a Sri Jayanti event. The long-haired man in saffron and pink fits the appearance-based cues of a person, though the image does not establish him clearly.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.2009-01-07A 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 seated long-haired man in saffron/orange robes with a garland and a green and gold shawl receives devotees on a green-draped seat in a temple hall. A woman in a red and pink sari bows low to him, offering fruit on a yellow plate, while a man in a white dhoti kneels nearby. A man in a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits to the right, and a standing man in a green shawl and yellow dhoti is behind. Other older men in white dhotis sit or stand around. Flower garlands, bananas, lemons and a kalasha-like offering are on a red cloth-covered table. A yellow and green banner with Kannada script hangs on the wall.2009-01-07A photograph inside a small hall during a Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Sri Parama Jayanthi observance at Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Devalaya Trust. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland sits on a green-and-gold draped seat on a red carpet, smiling, while a devotee in a checked shirt kneels before him at a fruit tray of bananas, oranges and apples. Behind them, a man in orange stands near the seat, and white-clad devotees sit on the floor, one with a wicker basket. A yellow banner with Kannada text hangs on the wall, with calendars, framed deity pictures and a potted plant beside it. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) profile by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garland while receiving padapuja-style devotion.2009-01-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a green-and-gold silk drape and a marigold garland sits on a raised green cushioned seat, palms joined in greeting. Beside them a man in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged on a red mat. Seated devotees in white, cream and green saris and shirts fill the foreground, some holding bananas and fruit offerings. A standing man in white holds a microphone, and a woman in pink stands at the right. Behind them a wall displays Hindu deity calendars and framed pictures, a yellow banner reads Vaikunta Ekadashi and Sri Parama Jayanti, and strings of marigold garlands hang at the top right.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 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.2009-01-07Indoor temple-hall ritual at a Lakshmi Venkateshwara temple. In the foreground a man in an orange robe with long hair bends forward over a low wooden tray; beside him a younger man in a checked red shirt kneels on a red carpet. Another orange-clad figure kneels at centre, and a bare-chested priest in a green and yellow dhoti stands at right with a yellow fruit. Several white-clad devotees and a woman holding a small child stand at right. Fruit and flower offerings lie on the carpet. Behind them a yellow banner reads a Vaikunta Ekadashi and Sri Padmini Jayanti notice, with framed deity pictures on the wall and a green cloth draped over a seat. A camera operator is visible at left.2009-01-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet, showing a ceremony honouring a seated woman dressed in orange and green. A man in a maroon kurta and green-and-white garment bends forward, touching her head, while a standing man in a green sash and yellow dhoti holds a tray of fruit. A man in orange robes stands beside a pot-like offering on a table with flower-decorated trays. Behind them stand devotees in white, maroon and pink saris, and a woman holds a small child. Hanging marigold garlands and a banner in Kannada and English read Vaikunta Ekadashi, Padmapuja and Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Devalaya, with portrait photos on the wall above.2009-01-07Indoor temple gathering on a red carpet at a Lakshmi Venkateshwara temple hall. A young man in an orange top and striped maroon-and-white dhoti stands at left facing the scene. A woman in orange sari sits beside him, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt bends forward with hands together before an elder in green sari and a man in white. Seated devotees in white, yellow and green fill the foreground, one woman holding a baby. A table holds fruit, flower garlands, a plate of bananas and oranges, and bags. Behind, a yellow banner reads Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Sri Padapuja Jayanthi, with deity pictures and marigold garlands overhead.2009-01-07