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October 01 2011

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October 01 20112011-10-01Behind-the-scenes preparation in a hall with a large banner showing a painted goddess figure in a red and white sari with gold jewellery and a crown, above a lake and treeline. In the centre, a wooden figure in a red and pink wrapped costume with arms raised stands on a red pedestal. A golden lion-faced figure, a brass oil lamp with flower garlands, and a table covered with folded red, blue and green cloths and tassels are nearby. A woman in an orange sari sits on the floor at right, beside heaps of white and red flower garlands and blue plastic sheets. Deity murti dressing and decoration are being prepared.2011-10-01A photograph of a temple-decoration workspace in a bright room. On a steel-topped table lie folded and rolled fabrics in deep blue, maroon, magenta and lime green, with orange ribbons and gold-and-white beaded ornaments at left. Behind the table stands a large gilded lion-faced figure beside a gold-and-red pedestal, and a painted blue backdrop with gold decorations is visible at upper left. A woman in an orange sari sits at the right, working on the cloth. Scattered petals and flower garlands lie on the floor.2011-10-01Behind-the-scenes view of a temple decoration room with maroon curtains and a white floor. In the centre, a gilded ornate canopy and throne are dressed with flower garlands, and a figure in white and orange draped cloth stands near the throne. In the foreground a table and floor hold heaped purple and maroon velvet fabrics, white cloth, a blue plastic sheet, loose marigold and jasmine garlands, and a small bottle. At right, a gold-painted elephant-shaped stand and a gold-painted deity figure with rope and bamboo poles are visible. A framed portrait hangs on the back wall.2011-10-01Indoor puja room with a gilded throne and red velvet seat on the right, where a man in a maroon-brown shawl and white garland sits smiling beside a large lion-form armrest. On the left, a figure in a brown-orange garment and silver ornaments sits on a green cushion before a tall multicoloured garland, with a lit oil lamp beside it. Centre foreground shows a garlanded silver-and-white fabric-draped object and a brass vessel with offerings on a low red cloth, and a dark maroon curtain backs the scene. A wall-mounted air conditioner is visible at right.2015-06-03Indoor satsang hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes and a red shawl, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, sits on a decorated golden throne draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. In front of the throne stands a small white podium, and brass oil lamps are lit on either side. To the left, a large golden lion-like vahana is garlanded and a standing golden figure in orange and red with a pink shawl is adorned with flower garlands. Devotees in orange and green saris sit on the floor in the foreground, some with long dark hair facing away from the camera.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22June 03 20152015-06-03September 30 20082008-09-30Stage photograph of a satsang with a deity murti at centre. A golden Nandi-like vahana murti sits before a garlanded deity idol under a golden arch, wreathed in red and white flower garlands. On the right, a man in orange and yellow turban and orange robes sits on a gold throne with a gold tablet, with a large portrait behind him showing a smiling man in a pink-orange turban. On the left, a woman in a green sari sits with folded hands before a microphone and laptop, beside a musician in white. A tiered brass lamp stands on the left. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in orange robes and a yellow-orange turban, with a gold chain and garland.2011-10-04April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22