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A temple shrine with a stone pavilion framed by orange curtains. In the centre, a golden ornate seat with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Behind it stands a deity murti with a crown and gold ornaments. Seated on the floor in front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and several women in saris, one in orange, sit with hands folded before silver plates of flowers and offerings. Golden side chairs flank the seat.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange curtains tied at the sides. At the centre, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits behind a golden peetha. Several people sit on the floor in front: a woman in a white sari at left, a man in white, a shaved-headed young person in white at centre, and a woman in a yellow sari at right, with brass plates of offerings and flowers in the foreground. Brass lamps stand along the shrine.2010-10-03October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesAugust 05 20102010-08-05Outdoor temple-style pavilion with grey carved stone pillars, red painted posts and a saffron-orange cloth hanging at right. Inside, a golden ornate throne-like seat (peetha) is central, with a framed portrait on it showing a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and long dark hair, marked with a printed caption; the portrait is garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Behind it stands a deity murti with a crown and arms raised, decorated with flower garlands, and a golden kalasha-like ornament. Silver trays with offerings, including bananas and sweets, sit in front. Around the throne, a group of women in white and cream saris and kurtas sit on the ground in a padapuja-style devotional gathering, one with folded hands, another in orange, and a woman in a white head covering. Golden chairs flank the scene on both sides.2010-10-05A photograph of a temple shrine open to a pillared pavilion with orange curtains. At the centre stands a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands. In front, on a golden throne with a red cushion and marigold garlands, a framed portrait shows a man in orange robes seated in meditation. Around the throne, a group of women in white and yellow sit cross-legged on mats, facing the shrine with brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit before them. The setting is an outdoor garden with greenery behind the pavilion.2010-09-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open pavilion, with orange curtains at the sides. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by gold lamp stands. Around him, devotees in white and yellow sarees and white clothing sit on an orange cloth, some holding brass vessels and trays of offerings, consistent with a padapuja. Trays with fruit and flowers rest beside the throne. Stone carvings and greenery surround the shrine.2010-08-28A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate golden throne (peetha) centred before a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands, golden lamps and a red curtain. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, hands folded, with a long dark hair. Around the throne, about seven devotees sit on a patterned cloth in white and cream clothing and orange shawls, holding small cups and brass plates of offerings; a plate of fruit sits on a side table. Orange curtains frame the open pavilion with red columns.2010-10-06December 28 20092009-12-28August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of an open-air shrine with red pillars and orange curtains. A young man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a large gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded. Behind him stand two deity murtis, one with a crown and one holding a sword-like weapon, draped with garlands. Five devotees sit on a patterned mat before the throne with hands in anjali; women wear white and yellow-bordered saris, a man wears a white dhoti with a yellow shawl, and a woman in white stands at the left. Brass oil lamps and offering plates surround the throne.2010-09-06A photograph of a shrine pavilion with grey stone pillars and maroon curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, with the appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Behind him stands a deity murti in red and gold garments with a crown and flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha. Around the throne, seven people in white dhotis and white garments sit on the floor, some wearing yellow or orange shawls, and several hold or face brass plates of offerings.2010-11-07A golden ceremonial throne (peetha) stands under an open pavilion with grey carved stone pillars and orange curtains. Behind it, a red-curtained shrine holds a deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by a smaller golden figure. On the throne, a framed photograph shows a figure in orange robes with a mala necklace, decorated with a marigold garland. In the foreground, several women in white and cream saris with yellow and orange borders sit on the ground with palms pressed together in prayer. A brass offering tray holds flower petals in front of the throne. Garden trees are visible behind the pavilion.2010-09-30