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Photograph taken from an open doorway inside an orange-walled hall, with a gold throne at centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a large white and orange flower garland stands before the throne, facing a small seated group of devotees on red mats. Foreground, two bald men in white dhotis with dark maroon-and-gold shawls stand with their backs to the camera. Seated women in green and orange saris and white-clad devotees sit in front. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl holds a microphone. Green silk cloth lies on the throne platform, and a blue-and-white sign hangs on the right wall.

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A photograph taken through a barred gate of a satsang hall with an orange-painted interior and a corrugated roof. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with a flower garland sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, while a green cloth covers the platform below. Seated devotees in white and a green blouse sit on the floor before the throne. Two men in white dhotis with maroon-and-gold borders stand in the foreground near the gate, one with shaved head and gold necklace. A man in white stands near a microphone on the left, and a small blue sign hangs on the wall. a person figure, identified by orange clothing and garland, sits on the throne.2010-09-02A 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.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor devotional visit in a small room with yellow walls and a wooden doorframe. A central figure seated on a red cushioned chair wears a dark maroon garment, a white and red flower garland with green leaves, a rudraksha mala, a gold armlet and a thin gold ear ornament; he holds a long silver-topped ceremonial staff and raises one hand in blessing, with his eyes closed. Seated on a striped floor mat in front of him, a man in a white vest and white dhoti wears a red-orange shawl and rudraksha beads and sits with hands folded. Two shaven-headed young men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit on the mat, and a woman in white kneels with folded hands beside a silver tray of petals. Standing behind them are several people in white dhotis and orange robes, a woman in a patterned sari, and onlookers in the doorway. a person seated on the chair with the staff, as indicated by the figure's ornate clothing, flower garland, rudraksha and gold ornaments.2014-07-01A photograph of a temple pada puja in a covered hall with orange-painted walls and red-and-white striped trim. A young man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits upright on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, with a person candidate in the seat of honour. Around him on an orange cloth, a group of shaven-headed priests in white dhotis and yellow-and-orange shawls sit with hands folded in prayer, holding printed sheets; a woman in a white sari sits near them. Brass vessels, a plate of fruit, coconuts, flower offerings and a silver lamp lie on the cloth before the throne, and a carved deity murti stands in the background.2010-08-06A temple hall with orange walls and a red-and-white striped band, where a seated group performs a ritual on an orange cloth mat. Several people in white dhotis and saris, some wearing orange shawls and beaded necklaces, sit in a circle around brass trays and bowls of offerings. Behind them, a standing figure in an orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a wooden lectern-like altar box in front. A seated man in white with a microphone stand sits near a second gold throne on the left. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right.2010-10-31 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall with red and white striped walls and orange curtains. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, hands joined in greeting. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and shawls with red borders and gold-chain necklaces sit on the floor holding brass plates of offerings, orange cloth and red fruit. A standing man in white with a gold chain watches from the back, and women in white and orange saris sit at right. Smoke or incense haze hangs in the air.2010-09-08A temple courtyard puja under an orange-and-red canopy with curtains. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears an orange robe and a garland of red and white flowers, facing a shrine with a deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Before the throne, a group of women in white and yellow saris sit on an orange mat, with offering trays holding fruit and brass plates in front. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis sit in the foreground near microphones, one holding papers. A green cloth covers a platform beside the shrine, and potted plants line the orange-walled background.2010-09-02Outdoor courtyard with orange-painted walls during a seated devotional gathering. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair stands beside an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a silver tray of fruit. Several devotees in white dhotis and white garments, some with yellow shawls and white tilak, sit cross-legged on the floor with hands folded in namaskar. Brass plates of fruit and offerings are set before them. A seated older man in white with a rudraksha mala watches. a person appears as the standing figure in orange; this is an appearance-based label. Satsang or seva setting.2010-08-16August 10 20112011-08-10A seated figure in orange and saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed in meditation, with a tray of flowers and petals beside him. Around him on the floor sit devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and small bowls on a gold-rimmed tray. A standing man in white clothes stands in the doorway of an orange-walled hall. Another empty gold throne stands at the left. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with red and white striped walls.2010-11-07A 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 copies