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A decorated temple hall with cream and gold arched alcoves draped in dark maroon curtains. Colourful hanging paper lanterns in orange, red, yellow and blue hang from the ceiling, with strings of multicoloured tassels beneath the arches. Two golden standing deity statues flank the central alcove. In the centre, a framed portrait of a bearded man with a saffron cloth wrapped around his head sits above a gold throne-like seat. A seated priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head, kneels on the white floor beside a brass tray and ritual vessels, assisted by another man in white. On the right, a decorated deity murti in pink and red garlands sits on a platform above a patterned rug. The scene appears to be a puja setup.

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October 10 20132013-10-10October 13 20132013-10-13July 27 20132013-07-27A photograph inside a temple hall with maroon velvet drapes and colourful tassel garlands hanging above a golden arch. A framed portrait of a smiling man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat draped with saffron cloth. A golden statue of a standing deity stands at left. In the foreground, a priest in saffron-orange robes with white tripundra markings sits cross-legged on the white floor, reading from a book and holding a green leaf, with puja items and a tray nearby. Two more robed figures in saffron sit behind the throne.2013-10-08A photograph of a temple stage decorated for a festival. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind, holds up a tiered lamp (a multi-tier oil lamp) toward the shrine. Behind him stand a gold throne with lion carvings, a gold deity murti of a standing figure, and a painted portrait in a gold frame on a golden throne. Arched cream panels, dark maroon drapes, hanging paper lanterns, and strings of colourful tassels frame the stage, with a white floor and a red-patterned rug. A standing white fan sits at right beside a seated deity figure in blue and red.2013-10-07A photograph of a Navaratri celebration stage inside a hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne flanked by two gold lion figures wears saffron-orange cloth and a red-and-white garland. Robed devotees in orange and saffron sit on red mats on both sides, many wearing rudraksha malas. Gold standing figures and gold arches frame the stage, and paper lanterns and tassel strings hang overhead. At the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with flowers. Several people sit in rows near a fan at the front edge.2013-10-12A photograph of a satsang hall set with a red-draped stage, ornate gold arches and a large gilded throne flanked by two golden lion figures. A central figure with long dark hair, a red shawl, rudraksha mala and a pink flower garland sits on the throne holding a microphone, giving a discourse. Golden standing statues of female figures stand beside the arches. Seated on the floor in front are monks in saffron and orange robes and a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl, and along the right side rows of women in orange and saffron saris. Colourful hanging paper lanterns and tassel decorations fill the ceiling area. A red carpeted platform is in the foreground.2013-10-06Indoor satsang stage with a gilded lion-armrest throne at centre, where a man in a red-and-gold robe and a red turban sits, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland. Golden figures of deity murtis flank the throne, and a gilded deity shrine with a Ganesha-like murti and flower garlands stands at left. Seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on red mats in rows at left and right, and a woman in a saffron sari sits near the front right. Strings of colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling above maroon drapes with floral garlands. A white fan stands at the bottom right.2013-10-08October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a satsang hall decorated with colourful hanging paper lanterns and maroon velvet drapes. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by two golden lion figures, wearing a red-orange garment, red floral garlands and a crown-like adornment, holding a white microphone. Golden deity statues stand on either side, and rows of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and sari-style dress with rudraksha beads sit on red mats on both sides of the raised stage, some with hands folded. A white-clad man sits near the front. Probable Swamiji cues include long swept-back hair, ornate gold-trimmed ceremonial clothing, a crown-like headpiece and garlands on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to a morning satsang.2013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06October 12 20132013-10-12