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A photograph inside a temple hall with a corrugated roof and a painted pillar. A man in an orange sleeveless top and a thick red flower garland stands with long dark hair and places both hands on the head of a bearded man in a yellow kurta who bows with palms joined. Behind them a clean-shaven man in white and a bald man in saffron stand near a metal railing. In the background a deity murti in blue and gold stands on a golden-framed shrine with a red curtain, and a brass object is visible at the lower right. The image is a photo with several people in the scene.

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A photograph inside a temple-like hall with a corrugated roof and a golden deity shrine in the background. A man in a yellow kurta with a white tilak on his forehead and a long beard clasps hands with a man wearing a red flower garland over an orange robe and rudraksha mala, who is standing at a metal railing. To the right, a shaved-headed monk in orange holds a tray with a gold-coloured object. Several white-clad devotees stand around them.A photograph inside a covered temple hall with a metal roof and orange curtains. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white flower garland places her hand on a man's head in a white kurta, who holds a brass plate of offerings. Beside them, a shaven-headed monk in orange robes holds a brass vessel. To the left, a bearded man wears yellow clothing with hands folded, and a person in white with a rudraksha-style mala and folded hands stands at the railing. Behind the railing, devotees in white clothes stand with hands joined. A golden deity murti.A photograph of a darshan moment at a crowded hall with a metal railing. A man in a long-haired, swept-back style wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a white forehead mark, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a bearded devotee with a white tilak. The devotee wears a yellow and red shawl over white clothes and holds a card and folded hands. Other devotees in white and orange stand around, and a shaved-headed priest in orange with a gold-bead necklace is at right. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial dress is the candidate, giving blessing to a devotee.2010-09-20A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a temple hall with white arches and a blue-framed shrine niche. A man in a saffron-orange cloth with a red-and-gold trim, a red-bordered shawl, a flower garland, a red-bead mala and a braided hair bun with a red floral crown places his hands on the head of a man in a white shirt, who has his hands folded in prayer. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, with long hair in a bun, a crown, ornate gold earrings, rudraksha malas and a white garland, matching the appearance-based cues for the presiding figure. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand with hands folded, and a man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands at right. A yellow sunshade hangs at the upper left and a golden halo shape appears behind the crowd.2012-05-18April 09 20132013-04-09A photograph of a ritual reception in a plain room with peach walls and a tall decorative banner in the upper right. A man in a yellow shirt raises a hand, applying red kumkum or vibhuti to the forehead of a bare-chested shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti. The priest wears a long red and green flower garland with yellow marigolds, and a red-and-orange shawl hangs over his shoulder. Beside him a man in a white shirt holds a silver tray with a white cloth, and a shaven priest in orange holds a gold ritual object. An older man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands in the foreground, and another man in a white shirt with a red lanyard stands at left. The garland and tray suggest a devotee greeting or a ritual honouring, but no specific festival is shown.2011-01-26A photograph of a man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a long white and red flower garland, smiling broadly as he places his right palm on the head of a young man bowing before him. The young man has dark hair and wears a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala. To the left, a bald man in white with palms pressed together in namaskar watches, and another devotee leans in with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands beside a brass object at the lower edge. Behind them are an overhead corrugated roof, orange cloth hangings, and a metal railing.2010-08-30August 15 20102010-08-15A photograph at an indoor event hall where a man in an orange saffron garment and a long white-and-purple flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man bowing with palms pressed together in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and cream clothes stand nearby, including a man on the right with a gold-bordered white shawl and gold necklace holding his hands in anjali. A gold ceremonial chair sits in the background, with a gold-trimmed stage and orange and yellow decorative hangings above. The orange-clad man is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, shown giving blessings in a darshan setting.2010-12-31A photograph inside a large hall with a metal roof and fluorescent lights. A man in an orange sleeveless robe with a pink and teal flower garland sits and places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white trousers. The older man wears a rudraksha mala, a wristwatch and a bracelet, and bows with his palms joined. Behind them, seated devotees, a woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace, and people in pale clothing watch. A brass plate or tray with offerings lies on the floor at right.2010-02-14A seated man in long dark hair and an orange saffron garment places his right hand on the head of a standing man in a cream collared shirt and rudraksha mala, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in white with an orange shawl and another man in white with a yellow shawl and forehead markings stand at a tented ritual space, with a tray of sweets and offerings at the right. Several onlookers in white and yellow clothing stand in the background, a yellow pillar with a decorative band is visible at the top, and a gold trishul rests near the seated figure.2010-08-04May 24 20122012-05-24