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A photo of a ritual gathering in a hall with orange and red walls and a golden throne at the left. A seated man in an orange robe with a long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne at the upper right, with a wooden lectern beside him. Around him, a group of devotees in white ritual clothes, some with green-and-gold borders and yellow or orange cloths, sit on an orange mat. Several have ceremonial gold necklaces and sit before silver plates with flowers and bowls of offerings. A man in white stands in the doorway behind, and a red-and-white striped wall panel sits to the right. A printed board on the wall lists names.

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October 31 20102010-10-31October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesNovember 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a wooden lectern, appearing to address the group. Seated before him on the ground are about a dozen devotees: women in white saris with orange or green borders, and men in white dhotis with ceremonial gold necklaces and orange shawls. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a low platform in front. A second gilded throne stands at left, and a golden lamp stand and a seated figure in orange appear at the right edge beside a gated area.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA padapuja gathering in an orange-walled courtyard hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and holds his palms together. Before him, a row of devotees sit on an orange cloth, women in white and yellow-bordered saris and men in white dhotis with ochre shawls, holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. Brass kalasha pots and steel flasks sit on the floor, and a gold throne stands behind them on the left. Several monks in white and orange sit in the background near the open doorway, and gold lamp stands are visible on the right. Pada puja, seated devotees, throne, saffron robes, brass plates.2010-09-14A photograph of a public ritual gathering on an orange-walled outdoor veranda. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and orange flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, facing forward with one hand raised. Nearby, a seated priest in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a microphone, and a shaved-headed man in white ritual dhoti sits beside a tray. Women in white and yellow saris and men in white shirts sit on the floor before brass offerings, flower-decorated baskets, and a steel vessel. Gold-finished ceremonial objects, a gold-trimmed wooden offering box, and a brass lamp stand stand at right, with a sign on the orange wall behind.2010-11-01A photograph inside a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a red-and-white striped pillar. A man with long hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with fruit on a tray beside him. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and yellow dhotis and saris sit in a semicircle with brass vessels and offering plates. A bald man in white holds a hand raised in gesture toward the throne. Behind them an attendant in a white and yellow sari walks in a doorway. Brass lamps and a golden gate are visible at the right, and a kalasha-like vessel and a steel jug sit on the floor. A wall-mounted board lists names in the background. Padapuja-style seva appears to be underway.2010-08-10 +1 copiesIndoor satsang in a temple-style hall with orange and red walls and a white-and-red striped band. A man in orange robes with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the right. Before him, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor: women in white and cream saris with yellow borders, a bald man in orange, men in white dhotis and shirts, and an elderly woman in a green sari. Several women raise their hands in devotion, some holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps. A microphone stands on a stand at left beside a man in orange robes, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall behind. Gold-framed chairs and a red cloth are at left.2010-11-01