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A photograph of a temple-courtyard scene with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped railing. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron robes and a brown rudraksha mala, wearing a garland of yellow and purple flowers, smiles while reaching toward a devotee. Beside him a shaven-headed man in saffron robes with a red-orange shawl holds a dark wooden rod. Other people nearby include a shaven-headed man in white robes, a man in white with a sacred thread, a woman in a cream sari, and women in white and yellow-scarfed attire. In the background a table holds ritual items and a red-cushioned golden throne sits at left. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.

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A photograph taken under a corrugated metal roof beside an orange-walled hall, with a gilded throne with red cushions and an ornate carved shrine at left. A man in an orange robe with a yellow flower garland and rudraksha beads, with shaved-looking dark hair and a broad smile, stands at the centre; the cues here are an orange robe, garland and beads, and a presentation that is compatible with the page's reference to a person, but the face and appearance are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described only by role as a sannyasi-garbed devotee. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold chains and tilak stand holding a silver tray of red fruit and offerings, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at right. Several women in white saris with yellow borders stand in the background, and a loudspeaker is mounted on the roof. A small blue sign reads text in the upper background, and a logo overlay appears in the corner.2010-08-19A photograph inside a covered hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated metal roof. A man in an orange saffron robe with a red border walks along a red carpet between metal railings, holding a folded paper and looking down at it. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl with a red stripe walks with hands together. A figure with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala wears an orange robe and reads from the paper. On the right, another monk in orange robes stands with hands folded in front of him. Behind them, people in white clothes, some with white head coverings and some with rudraksha malas, stand in a line. A blue information board and bookshelf are visible on the left, and palm fronds hang near the open doorway.2010-09-03Photograph inside a temple-style covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls, decorated with colourful painted pillars and hanging paper-leaf strings. A man with long hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, stands at a railing receiving a folded paper from an elderly man in white. Beside him a bald man in saffron holds a tray with a brass vessel on an orange cloth. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the railing, with hands folded in greeting. Behind them a temple gopuram-style arch frames the outdoor courtyard. A portrait of a sage hangs on the orange wall.2010-09-12A photograph inside a temple hall with a corrugated metal roof, tube lights and hanging decorations. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a white and orange floral garland and a rudraksha mala, leans over a railing to hand a folded card or envelope to a devotee in a white shirt. Beside him a monk in saffron robes holds an orange cloth with a small brass object on it. Several other men in white shirts and saffron clothing stand along the railing, and a deity shrine with red and gold decorations is visible at the back.2010-09-14A photograph of a temple interior with a red carpet running down a corridor between metal railings. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti on his forehead, leans forward and reaches a hand toward the railing as he passes. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl wears a gold necklace and a red sash. Behind them, devotees in white and orange garments and a man in a red checked shirt stand along the railings, some with hands folded. The corridor is lined with colourful patterned wall panels and opens to bright daylight at the far end.2010-09-22July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph inside a covered hall with an orange-painted wall and striped pillars. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold chain stands at a railing, reaching to take an object from a white-shirted devotee who holds out his hands. Beside him a shaven-headed monk in orange holds a brass vessel on an orange cloth. Other people in white stand along the railing on the right, and a man in a white shirt stands at the left. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange with rudraksha mala and gold chain, receiving an offering.2010-09-03November 06 20102010-11-06September 14 20102010-09-14A photograph inside an open-sided ashram hall with corrugated roof, ceiling fans and orange-painted walls. In the centre a man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands on a red carpet, his hand extended over a yellow-and-white tray. Behind him stands a stone shrine with a deity murti under an arch. Men in white dhotis and shawls on the left hold trays or join palms, and women in white and cream saris with red borders stand along the right railing. The metal handrails guide the walkway through the crowd.2010-10-30Indoor satsang hall with a crowd of devotees and sannyasis. At the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold waist ornament and a red-brown tilak; he holds a small object in his hands. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange with rudraksha malas stands at right, and another orange-clad sannyasi stands behind. A woman in white with a head band stands in the background, and an older woman in white with glasses stands at the right edge with her hands folded. A projection screen and red banners hang on the wall behind. a person: the central figure's long hair, orange robe, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments fit the a person candidate, but the appearance is not conclusive.2011-10-16July 21 20102010-07-21