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July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph inside a temple shrine during a puja. A person in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold necklace sits cross-legged on a raised platform, holding a lit flame in one hand and a brass bell-like object in the other. Smoke rises above them. Tiered offerings of pineapple, pomegranate, apples, pears, bananas and cut fruit sit on red-covered trays, next to glasses of juice. Behind them are dark deity murtis with orange and gold headdresses and garlanded flower decorations. In the foreground are a tall brass lamp and a brass kalasha-style vessel. Several devotees in orange clothing sit with hands folded at the left edge. A probable Swamiji (probable) is shown performing aarti with orange robes, long hair and gold necklace.2007-11-09April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA staged darshan set-up in a hall with maroon drapes and a ceiling light rig. Centre, a large ornate heart-shaped throne with gold lion figures sits before a deity backdrop of a goddess holding a lotus, with a gilded tree motif above. Seated on the throne is a figure in an orange-gold turban and gold necklaces, not clearly identifiable as an in-person candidate; he appears to be a statue or depiction with a beaded garland and an orange drink on a small table beside him. To the left, a large golden deity murti with a raised trident and a red garland stands by a banner. Right, a gold canopied palanquin with floral garlands and brass lamps on a patterned rug.2016-10-08September 11 20152015-09-11April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA puja at a deity altar draped in red and gold, with a large central murti of Venkateswara decorated with garlands and a golden crown, flanked by red-robed figures and standing deity statues in green, teal and gold garments. A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a wooden chair with his hands together, while an older man in white kneels at left and a woman in a cream sari waves a fan of white feathers near the altar. A woman in a striped red-and-black sari stands at right, also holding a fan. Fruit baskets, flowers, brass lamps and a plate of offerings sit on the floor in front of the altar.2008-07-19A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a puja. On the right, three ornate deity murtis of metal figures stand on green draped platforms, adorned with layered garlands in red, purple, yellow and white and crowns. In the centre, a seated figure in red clothing wearing a garland sits on a silver throne with floral decoration, while an attendant in orange stands behind. On the left, two saffron-robed men with orange turbans stand with hands folded in prayer, and several other figures stand in the background. In the foreground are a brass plate of fruit, a wooden box with flowers, oil lamps, a brass plate of pink flowers and a white cloth covering a low table scattered with petals. A red and green striped rug lies on the floor and draped red curtains hang behind.2018-04-27A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and red, with a brass bell hanging nearby. The seated man wears an orange-brown turban, a red-and-blue beaded garland, a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and a rust-coloured shawl. Around him, devotees sit on the floor and stand, several women in saris and salwar kameez hold brass trays of lit oil lamps and flowers, and a cameraman in the background films the scene. Silver and brass plates of offerings, flowers and petals lie before the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: a turban, a rudraksha-style beaded garland and ornate gold jewellery on the seated figure, with the page indicating his presence at the event. The setting is an ornate doorway with studded wooden panels.2013-07-22A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a multicoloured floral backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green and purple receives puja. The seated figure wears an orange-brown dhoti, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, with hands pressed in namaskar and a gold crown-like headpiece. To the right, a priest in orange dhoti and bare chest holds a lit camphor aarti lamp, while an attendant in white dhoti with gold border stands beside him. At left, an elderly sannyasi in saffron robes with a white garland sits on a gold chair with hands joined. Offerings of bananas, fruits, a kalasha and a flame-lit oil lamp sit on the floor in front. The scene is a ritual with aarti and ceremonial offerings.2015-04-28A 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.2017-11-29October 18 20152015-10-18