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A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a gilded throne-like seat in the foreground on the left. Behind it, a deity murti pair in gold and red sits on a red draped backdrop, adorned with yellow and orange garlands, with a golden kalasha-like object at the centre. A devotee in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl bows with folded hands before a microphone stand at the shrine's base. Brass oil lamps stand near the railing, and a red-and-orange curtain hangs on the right. A small figure in orange garments is visible near the base of the shrine.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a standing deity murti pair, one figure in red garments with a crown and garlands, seated beside a gilded carved throne with red cushions and a microphone stand. In the foreground a person with long dark hair wears a leopard-print shawl over orange clothing, facing the shrine with hands together in devotion. Orange curtains frame the left side, and brass oil lamps stand around the granite shrine with carved pillars and greenery behind.2010-10-05September 21 20102010-09-21A photograph of a temple shrine with stone pillars and carved walls. Two deity murti stand on a raised platform garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, one holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a crown. Brass oil lamps line the front of the shrine. In the foreground a large ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red bolster sits empty. To the right, a person in an orange robe bows low in prostration beside the shrine steps, and a figure in white stands further back among greenery.2010-09-21A person in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair, seen from behind, faces a shrine inside an open stone pavilion. The shrine holds a pair of deity murti, one with a red turban and trident-like staff, the other crowned, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, set on a gilded base with a green and pink cloth. Carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine, with orange curtains tied at the left, a golden peetha-style chair with red cushion at right, and brass lamps nearby.2010-09-21Photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with carved grey stone pillars and an orange-and-white striped canopy. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti pair dressed in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, with brass lamps and flower offerings in front. In the foreground an ornate gold-and-red velvet throne stands empty beside two gold-trimmed wooden side tables. To the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a leopard-print shawl and a white and red flower garland, standing beside a microphone stand. The scene suggests a padapuja session with a throne set up for the guru.2010-10-05A photograph inside an open-sided temple shrine with grey stone pillars, red curtains tied back and a carved stone platform. On the platform sit deity murtis of a goddess and a seated god, decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands, with brass lamps and pots arranged before them. A single person in orange ochre robes stands barefoot on a doormat at right, facing the shrine. In the foreground a golden throne with a red cushion sits empty beside brass trays with offerings and a kalasha-like vessel. Surrounding greenery and a red-and-white painted railing are visible.2010-09-18April 14 20122012-04-14A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. Golden deity murtis of a seated and standing figure, adorned with yellow and pink garlands, stand above a golden shivling-like base and a golden kalasha-style lamp stand. In front is an ornate golden and red velvet throne with a red cushion and bolsters, flanked by two gilded side pedestals. A person in an orange robe with shaved head bends forward at the right, bowing toward the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with red and white striped curtains behind.2010-09-22A photograph of a shrine within an open pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange draped curtains. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti in red garments with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, flanked by brass lamps and offerings. In the foreground a standing person in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl wears a white and pink flower garland and faces the shrine, beside an ornate gold and red throne with gilded side panels. A small microphone stand stands at right. Brass oil lamps and a red floor covering complete the setting.2010-10-05A photograph inside an open stone temple pavilion with orange curtains and colourful banners. A seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair sits on a red and gold throne, hands pressed together in namaste, with a microphone stand before him. Behind is a deity murti with floral garlands in yellow, orange and red, and brass lamps and vessels line the platform. Orange cloth hangs at the sides and a flame burns at the lower right. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and garland; the setting appears to be a ritual gathering in a temple shrine.2009-12-29A photograph of an open-air temple shrine with carved stone pillars and an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti of a seated god and goddess draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. In front of the shrine stands an empty golden throne with a red velvet seat and cushions, flanked by gold-trimmed side tables and a microphone on a stand. Brass oil lamps, a tray of flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and a small orange-robed statue sit on the shrine platform. Orange and white striped drapery and a red-and-orange canopy frame the scene, with trees behind. No people are visible.2010-10-05A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in an orange-and-gold robe at left and a devotee in a leopard-print shawl bending forward at centre to touch a brass kalasha. Behind them a pair of deity murtis wearing yellow garments, pearl necklaces and crowns stand within a golden arch framed by yellow, white and red garlands. A brass oil lamp stands on the right beside a small shrine. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee performing a ritual offering at the central pot.2010-12-20