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August 10 20112011-08-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red throne in front of an ornately decorated shrine with a deity murti garlanded in flowers and yellow cloth. Around him, devotees kneel on orange and purple mats: a bald man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl, several women in white and yellow saris or shawls, and a man in a white shirt, with brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers placed on the floor. Lamps and a red-striped pillar frame the scene. a person, identified by the saffron robe, long rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne.2010-08-07A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) inside a temple courtyard, in front of a deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and orange flowers. Around him on an orange-and-blue mat sit about a dozen devotees, mostly women in white and yellow saris and men in white dhoti, with several on the mat in front of him. Brass plates holding flowers, fruit and offerings sit on the mat, and a brass lamp stands nearby. Behind them are orange-and-white striped walls and a tin-roofed shelter, with an orange-draped pillar and a small brass oil lamp stand at the left.2010-10-30 +1 copiesAugust 05 20102010-08-05Outdoor temple pavilion with a red and gold deity murti garlanded with yellow and orange flower strings, a brass lamp stand and palm trees beyond. A man in orange robes and a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Around him in orange cloth and white dhotis, a group sits on an orange mat facing him, with brass plates of flowers and offerings in front; several women wear yellow shawls, some with palms joined. a person cues: long dark hair and a rudraksha mala on a seated figure in orange robes on a throne, though the appearance is only partly clear.2010-10-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open pavilion, with orange curtains at the sides. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by gold lamp stands. Around him, devotees in white and yellow sarees and white clothing sit on an orange cloth, some holding brass vessels and trays of offerings, consistent with a padapuja. Trays with fruit and flowers rest beside the throne. Stone carvings and greenery surround the shrine.2010-08-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned golden throne in a temple hall, with a decorated deity murti and garlands behind him. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, his long hair and orange robe with mala giving the cues. Around the dais, several shaved-headed devotees in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit on an orange mat, some with folded hands, others holding small items. Trays with fruit, offerings and brass oil lamps lie on the mat in front.2010-08-09Outdoor temple-pavilion ritual with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a shrine of carved deity murtis. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and wears saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, a distinctive appearance matching the Swamiji (probable) cues; he holds his hands together calmly. Around him sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream clothes, some in yellow or blue shawls, many with palms joined or holding small offerings and lamps. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a silver plate and a golden ornamented arch frame the scene, with orange curtains and white-and-red railings. Smoke rises near the shrine.2010-09-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple pavilion where a figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a golden-framed shrine holding a deity murti with a crown and garlands. Around a saffron cloth in front of the throne sit a group of men in white dhotis and yellow shawls, several with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, some with hands folded in prayer. Women in white saris with yellow borders sit to the right, and brass lamps, fruit and offerings lie on the mat. The seated figure in orange has short dark hair, no crown or turban and no ceremonial gold necklace, so the appearance is inconclusive and no identification is made. A red carpet and orange curtains frame the scene, with a wall-mounted black speaker above.2010-08-06A photograph of a temple pada puja in a covered hall with orange-painted walls and red-and-white striped trim. A young man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits upright on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, with a person candidate in the seat of honour. Around him on an orange cloth, a group of shaven-headed priests in white dhotis and yellow-and-orange shawls sit with hands folded in prayer, holding printed sheets; a woman in a white sari sits near them. Brass vessels, a plate of fruit, coconuts, flower offerings and a silver lamp lie on the cloth before the throne, and a carved deity murti stands in the background.2010-08-06September 06 20102010-09-06November 02 20102010-11-02