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April 14 2012

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A man in orange robes with a draped orange shawl stands at a golden naga-headed seat, reaching toward a deity murti adorned with a large jeweled necklace, white and orange cloth, and garlands of yellow, white, and magenta flowers. He wears a dark rudraksha mala and long dark hair tied back. A golden throne with cobra-hood motifs and a red brocade cushion sits in front of the murti. Another person in orange robes is partially visible at the left edge, and a bald head is visible at the bottom.2012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesMarch 07 20132013-03-07A photograph of a temple ritual at an outdoor shrine decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands. A young man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds a brass lamp with an orange cloth on its base. Beside him, a person in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, arm extended toward a large gold kalasha on a flower-draped altar. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown and jewelled gold ornaments, and a seated goddess-like figure in red and gold sari with a garland, and a blue-draped figure in front. Purple and white garlands wrap the altar. Two people are visible, performing puja.2009-12-24September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple puja before a golden Ganesha murti seated on a red silk cushion within an ornate gold arch. The murti is heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and a pink-and-yellow flower crown, with a jewelled necklace. A man seen from behind, with shaved head, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads, raises a small brass lamp toward the deity in aarti. Dark red drapes frame the scene.2014-08-22September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesA smiling man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and upper wrap stands at left, one hand raised in a greeting gesture, wearing a gold pendant necklace, rudraksha mala, a red bindi and gold bangles. Beside him stands a large ornate golden deity murti of Ganesha with a crown, silver jewellery and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers, seated on a golden lion-shaped throne with a red-and-gold draped cloth. A gold arched shrine frame and dark red velvet curtains form the backdrop on a stage floor.2013-09-02 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and dark rudraksha mala beads sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra in front of his chest. A microphone on a stand is beside him. Behind him are garlands of marigolds and white flowers, a blue and orange draped backdrop, and a gold deity figure with a raised hand on the left. A visible red tilak mark is on his forehead. The setting suggests a public satsang discourse.2010-11-15March 07 20132013-03-07