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A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together on an orange-draped throne in front of a golden-arched shrine. Behind him, a deity murti in red and gold with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers is framed by red drapery. Around him, devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth, some holding lamps or with hands folded. Fruit plates with apples, oranges and bananas sit in front, and a golden vessel stands near the throne. Flowers and potted plants surround the shrine.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaste, on a large orange-backed throne in an open temple pavilion. Before him, several people in white clothes and yellow or orange shawls sit on the floor, some holding offerings. Fruit bowls, a brass plate with orange cloth and a lit lamp lie on the mat, and a red carpet is in the foreground. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a red-clad deity murti hung with yellow and purple garlands, framed by orange curtains and flowers. The scene resembles a padapuja or paduka puja. The man on the throne has long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, so this is a person appearance-based candidate, though the page says he was not at this event.2010-07-29A photograph of a temple shrine courtyard. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed together in namaste sits on a large orange cushioned throne in front of a shrine holding a deity murti with gold-and-red garments and garlands. Around him, several people in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange mat; one holds a lit lamp. Offerings of fruit, a brass bowl and flowers lie on the mat, and a gold-colored tray sits near the throne. Flower arrangements and orange curtains frame the scene.2010-07-29A seated man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an orange-cushioned throne in an open-pillared temple pavilion. Before him, several devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth, offering flowers and fruit in bowls. Behind the throne, a golden-arched shrine holds deity murtis draped with yellow, purple and orange garlands, flanked by flower arrangements and orange drapes. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair on an orange throne.2010-07-29A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man seated on a large orange cushioned throne with a red seat, dressed in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. Behind him stands a golden arched shrine holding two richly decorated deity murtis in red and gold, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Several people in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on the floor in front, one holding a small ritual item, with fruit offerings on a golden tray and brass lamps and flowers at the sides.2010-07-29A photograph of a ritual at an open-sided temple pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead, sits with palms joined in namaste on an orange-cushioned throne with red seat. Behind him stand two painted deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, set in a gold-trimmed arch with red drapery. Several people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor in front, seen from behind, with their hair in buns, while a few others in white sit at left. Brass plates of offerings are placed before the throne, and flowers decorate the sides.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaste, on an ornate gilded throne in front of a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti of a crowned figure with red turban and a consort, draped with marigold garlands. Five men and a woman in white dhotis and yellow shawls kneel on an orange cloth around the throne, several touching or washing the throne's base and feet, with brass oil lamps, incense sticks, silver cups and fruit plates in the foreground. The orange-robed seated figure matches the a person cues of saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in a position of honour.2010-08-03A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a temple-like pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange garments and a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an orange-draped seat with a red cushion, in front of a red-curtained shrine holding two deity murtis adorned with garlands. Seated devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothing, with a woman in a red top at left, face the seat with hands folded. Fruit offerings in bowls, a gold pot-shaped vessel and a yellow cloth-wrapped item lie on the floor in the foreground.2010-07-29A photograph inside a temple hall during a satsang-style teaching. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and a white-and-orange flower garland, with hands folded in front of him. Behind him stands an ornate gold-framed deity murti adorned with garlands, and orange curtains frame the space. Around him, a seated audience of about ten to fifteen people in white and orange clothing sits on the floor, including shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold neck ornaments, women in white and yellow saris, and a woman in a light blue sari. Fruit and offerings sit on brass trays near the front, and a plant stands at the right edge.2010-08-14August 10 20112011-08-10September 06 20102010-09-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in prayer on a large orange-cushioned throne with a red seat cushion. He has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand two red-and-gold deity murtis, one holding a trident-like staff, adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine, and tropical flower arrangements and ferns decorate the stone platform.2010-07-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions before a stone shrine. Behind him, a deity murti pair is adorned with garlands and colourful drapes, and brass oil lamps line the shrine. Around him, several devotees in white and cream traditional dress, some with yellow shawls, sit on the floor with folded hands and offering plates, while red and orange curtains frame the scene. The setting is an outdoor pavilion with greenery behind.2010-09-22