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A photograph inside a temple-style hall with turquoise and pink painted walls and two large painted guardian figures with tridents, one on each side. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a beaded mala and a gold necklace, holding a small rod. In the foreground a brass multi-tier oil lamp with lit wicks is burning. At left, a woman in a magenta outfit sits on a red rug before a microphone, hands folded. At right, a seated man in white clothes sits on a rug. A bald figure in orange robes sits at the far left edge, seen from behind. Brass kuthu vilakku lamps stand on either side of the throne. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting.

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A photograph of a temple-style hall with brightly painted blue walls and two large multi-armed guardian figures in red and orange holding tridents and staffs, one on each side of a central doorway. In the doorway, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne with an ornate arched back, with a red cushion. In the foreground, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a tiered brass oil lamp with several flames. Two women in pink and purple sit at left, one with hands folded, and a man in white sits at right on a patterned mat near a small figure. Brass lamp stands flank the throne area. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang with a lamp offering.2013-01-20Photograph of a temple shrine with colourful painted walls. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms and trident-like weapons flank a gilded throne backed by a golden arch. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, the statue appearing to be a depiction, possibly a statue, rather than a living person. Multiple brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in front, and red cushions and carpets fill the room. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing faces the shrine from the left, and two women in white and red saris sit near the lamps, making offerings. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at a shrine.2013-01-28A photograph inside a colourfully painted temple hall with pink, green and blue pillars and two large painted guardian figures holding clubs on either side. A seated figure in a golden ornate throne sits centrally on a zebra-striped cushion, wearing a red-orange garment and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, with lit oil lamps and brass lamp stands in front. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes faces the throne, and a woman in a purple sari sits on a chair with hands folded to the right, next to a seated man in grey clothes. Other figures in saffron garments sit near the throne. The seated figure on the throne may be a person, based on the saffron-red clothing and mala, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm.2013-03-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold neck ornament sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, framed by a colourful temple hall with painted guardian figures holding tridents and maces. Lit oil lamps and hanging lamps glow in the foreground. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp and papers at left, while a figure in orange robes sits at lower right near the lamps. The setting suggests a satsang or ritual gathering.2013-02-01A photograph of a temple sanctum decorated with painted guardian figures in vivid pink, orange and green, each holding weapons and wearing crowns. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped cloth, flanked by hanging bells and lamps. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a seated person in a white garment and kneeling devotees with folded hands perform a ritual with oil lamps and brass vessels. A bald man in orange clothing kneels at the right with palms pressed together. The white marble floor reflects the lamplight.2013-03-02January 21 20132013-01-21A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions sits centrally before a colourful temple-style backdrop with painted dvarapala guardian figures holding tridents and swords. He wears an orange-saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long hair swept back. Brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames stand around the throne, and hanging lamp-stands with dark beads frame it. At lower left a woman in white and a man in saffron clothes kneel near a lit lamp tray, performing a lamp ritual (aarti). A pink kneeling figurine sits at lower right.2013-01-28A photograph inside a richly painted temple hall. Two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with multiple arms, holding tridents and maces, flank a doorway with hanging gold lamps and beaded strings. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a person presenting a camphor lamp to him. A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti kneels and lifts a lamp, and a woman in white sari sits on the floor with a tray of offerings. Brass lamps and a small painted deity figure sit nearby. Three physical people are visible. Light green, pink and blue wall panels frame the scene.2013-01-28March 13 20132013-03-13A priest in saffron robes with a shaved head and tilak stands at left, seen from behind, holding a multi-tiered brass lamp with several lit flames toward a shrine. Inside a doorway flanked by two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms, trident-like staffs and orange-gold ornaments, a figure with long hair and an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, raising one hand in blessing. Brass lamps and pillars frame the doorway, and the floor is covered with a red patterned rug. The scene is a temple-style aarti before a seated figure. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with long hair, orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace.2013-01-21Photograph inside a temple-style hall with turquoise and pink painted walls and two large painted guardian figures with raised weapons flanking a doorway. Seated centrally on an ornate gilded throne draped with a striped cloth is a person in saffron-orange robes wearing a red-and-gold necklace and a beaded mala, hands raised near the chest. In front, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and a mala sits on the floor beside a tiered brass oil lamp with lit flames. A woman in a red blouse and orange sari sits nearby, and a man in white clothes sits on a carpet at right with his head bowed in prayer. Small lights shine behind the throne and a water bottle sits near the seated man.2013-03-13March 07 20132013-03-07