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A photograph of a homa-style ritual on a temple-like stage. A man with a shaved head, wearing an orange saffron cloth, kneels with palms pressed together in prayer before a white altar step. Brass oil lamps, a pot, a silver vessel, a dish of fruit, bananas and marigold-decorated offerings sit on a white cloth in front. Behind him stand golden deity murti on a lion mount, and a decorated deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flowers, with a brass peetha and ornate hangings in orange and red. A dark statue stands at right, with brass ceremonial umbrella-shaped lamps and striped red and white steps.

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A photograph of a seated priest in saffron-orange robes performing a ritual before a richly decorated deity murti of a standing figure with a tall crown and trident, flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all adorned with a canopy of marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The priest sits on a low wooden seat, bending toward a white-draped altar with brass oil lamps, a silver bowl, flowers, fruit and offering bundles wrapped in orange cloth. A golden peacock vahana with jeweled ornamentation stands beside the deity, and an orange backdrop with a peacock emblem frames the scene.2010-11-09A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl sitting cross-legged on a low cushioned seat before a homa or puja area. He reaches toward a small floral arrangement of yellow flowers and green leaves on a white-draped altar. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with a colourful flower canopy of red, yellow, green and white garlands, with a golden peacock-like vahana and gold lamps. Silver bowls, a brass oil lamp, wooden sticks, and orange cloth bundles tied with flowers lie on the white cloth in front. The priest wears a gold chain and bangle.2010-11-09April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesNovember 09 20102010-11-09 +2 copiesPhotograph of a temple-style stage with a decorated deity murti at left, adorned with a white jewelled necklace and a garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, set on a blue cloth. A young attendant in saffron robes with long braided hair stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti. At right, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha beads, ornate necklace and orange turban sits with palms pressed in namaskar on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with flower garlands and a carved golden bull-shaped backdrop. A small golden standing figure stands between them. Small oil lamps and fruit offerings sit on the floor, with petals scattered, before a red curtain.2017-11-28November 15 20102010-11-15A temple ritual photograph. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sit on a pink-draped floor before a richly decorated altar. The seated priest on the right works with a small bowl and offerings, while the priest on the left holds a tall golden staff with a white flower. Behind them stand three deity murtis dressed in green and orange, adorned with gold necklaces and crowns, framed by garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. Silver vessels, bananas, a silver lamp and a golden lion-form throne sit at the front. Ornate gold-leaf pillars and a draped white canopy complete the setting.2013-04-21A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, hands folded in his lap, with a microphone stand beside him. Ropes of yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands drape around the throne back. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a crown and bejewelled face, flanked by two smaller golden figures; a gilded bull and gold female attendant figures with folded hands flank the stage. A rudraksha mala hangs on his chest, and a small framed photo sits on a side table. The setting is a satsang stage with red draped curtains.2017-11-29A stage set for a satsang with a central seated figure on an ornate silver throne draped in red and gold, wearing an orange robe, a dark head covering or turban, and layered beaded necklaces. He sits with hands resting on cushions before a microphone. Flanking him are a large silver-and-gold Nandi bull on the right with garlands, and a decorated horse-shaped vehicle on the left, each with garlands; a trident stands beside the throne. Above are umbrellas with multicolour tassels, red curtains and stage lights. Gold and silver deity murti with garlands sit on the right side. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and turban-like head covering.2018-04-22March 22 20082008-03-22November 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a temple stage set before red curtains, with a golden Nandi bull and a large gilded shrine. At centre, a framed portrait of a man with a red turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe sits on a red cushioned chair, labelled as a portrait. To the right, a gilded deity murti in green draped clothing is garlanded with marigolds. Two men in orange dhotis with bare upper bodies stand at left, one holding a flower or offering toward the Nandi. Oil lamps and flower garlands decorate the stage, and a microphone stands in front of the portrait.2017-11-11