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A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine. At the centre, a man with long swept-back hair, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, stands before a large floral heart-shaped arrangement of red, yellow, white and purple flowers topped by a golden crown-like ornament, with strands of flowers hanging above. Two tall stucco guardian figures with gold crowns, garlands and ornaments flank the shrine, and lamps stand at the edges. Around him, devotees press forward: a woman in a grey patterned sari and a young girl in a purple dress receive attention, a man in a pink shirt holds out a hand, and several women in white and cream saris and gold-bordered dress stand close. A white pedestal fan sits in the foreground, and flower petals cover the floor.

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A crowded photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. A seated figure in saffron-brown robes and a pink flower garland sits on a raised seat beneath a golden canopy, with a golden crown-like ornament above; the figure appears to be a probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial garlands, shown in the role of a seated guru receiving devotees. Devotees crowd close, including a man in a white shirt with a folded-hands gesture, a woman in a white sari, a girl in a cream sari with a braid, and a boy in a white shirt. Large painted guardian statues with gold ornaments and flower garlands stand on either side.2013-07-22A photograph inside a temple shrine. A figure with long dark hair and a ceremonial gold necklace, wearing an orange garment, sits centrally before a large floral arrangement shaped in red, yellow, green and white garlands. Two painted guardian statues with gold ornaments and garland-draped arms stand on either side. Devotees in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts crowd around the shrine, some with hands raised or folded, one holding papers. A fan sits in the lower left foreground. The scene suggests a darshan or bhiksha offering, with a gold crown-like finial above the flowers.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Devotees gather around a shrine in a temple hall with pale blue walls and ornate pink-and-green pillars. Two tall golden-faced guardian statues flank the centre, one holding a flame-like lamp, the other a staff. At the centre, a garlanded figure with long dark hair, gold necklaces and a shawl is seated in front of a multicoloured flower-and-garland arrangement beneath a golden canopy; this figure may be the a person according to the page, but the image is uncertain. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders, plus a woman in an orange top, press forward with offerings. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and a brass lamp stands at left.2013-07-22A temple-style shrine with painted pink and blue pillars, lotus motifs and a golden canopy over a central seat decorated with yellow, red and white marigold and rose garlands. A figure in a pink-and-gold garland stands at the centre of the shrine, with a figure in reddish-brown robe beside them. Several shaved-headed priests in orange-brown robes and white-clad devotees stand in front, and women in saris of purple, red, teal and blue watch and offer. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and two decorative guardian figures flank the shrine.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Crowded temple interior with a central raised seat under a golden canopy, decorated with garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. A figure wearing a gold necklace and reddish-brown garment sits on the seat, with a light-complexion man in an orange-brown outfit nearby. Two large painted guardian statues with crowns flank the shrine. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some in green and orange, bow, fold hands and offer to the seated figure while others stand and watch. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Devotees gather around a decorated shrine with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, flanked by two painted guardian figures holding ritual objects and wearing gold necklaces with marigold garlands. A woman in a maroon sari with gold adornments stands before the shrine, and a bald-headed man in saffron-coloured robes with a saffron shawl stands at left with hands folded. Around them, a man in a black striped shirt, a man in a dark shirt, a woman in a white and gold sari, a boy in a white shirt, girls in teal, orange and purple salwars and a woman in purple stand close, and rose petals cover the floor.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Devotees in white dhotis and saris crowd a shrine decorated with a large floral garland arranged in red, yellow and white, with a gold canopy above a central seated figure. Flanking the shrine are two tall painted deity murtis with crowns and gold necklaces, and a lit oil lamp stands at right. A central figure with bare upper body, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits in front of the garland; the visible cues are not sufficient to attribute him to a person, so this is unsure. A woman in the foreground in white sari with a gold border holds a small offering packet. Others in green and white saris and white shirts surround the shrine, some bending to make offerings.2013-07-22