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July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man on a gilded golden throne in a red-walled hall wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace, with a gold-framed backdrop behind him. Around him a large group sits on the floor in white, red, yellow and pink saris and kurtas with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings and some with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, and a pair of bald men in saffron-trimmed white sit near the throne. Warm lighting and draped cloth complete a puja or satsang gathering in the temple room, and a screen with a sign appears at the upper right.2015-10-26November 20 20102010-11-20July 21 20152015-07-21May 25 20132013-05-25November 20 20102010-11-20Elevated view of a seated figure on a golden throne draped with a large multicolour flower garland, wearing a red shawl, orange-red robe, and beaded necklaces, with a dark hair bun. Around him, a seated circle of devotees in white, cream, and green saris and white kurtas holds brass plates of offerings and lit lamps. Behind, a golden umbrella hangs above the throne, and screens display the live audience. In the background, a large display of brass pots and kalasha vessels is arranged in tiers, with more people in orange robes seated beyond. Persons visible in the foreground group number about fifteen.2016-07-19July 21 20152015-07-21A seated man on a golden throne with a gold lion-shaped base sits at left, wearing a bare chest, a red-brown dhoti, gold ornaments, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a dark swept-back hairstyle. Before him, a circle of devotees in white and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and sweets. A woman in a white sari stands behind them, and a gilded ceremonial staff rises at the left edge beside a floral backdrop of yellow and red blossoms.2016-07-19 +1 copiesJuly 21 20152015-07-21A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland with red blooms, holding hands in lap; he has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead. Before the throne, devotees sit on an orange carpet around a silver tray with lit oil lamps and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a lamp at center, while younger women in white and orange-red shawls and a man in white dhoti with bare upper body join the aarti. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti, colourful garlands and ritual staffs. a person on throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and garlands.2010-11-13A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark hall, with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a large colourful heart-shaped backdrop decorated with flowers. The seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a white jasmine garland, a gold pendant necklace and a large dark topknot, with bare feet resting on a cloth. Around a gold ritual tray with kumkum-marked brass plates and oil lamps, devotees in white, saffron and pink saris and dhotis sit and stand with folded hands. Hanging brass lamps and pink flower strings decorate the room.2016-03-07