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A temple hall with a gold-covered backdrop holding a decorated deity murti and floral garlands. In the foreground, four women in orange saris with dark hair buns stand on green mats beside long metal-topped counters, one holding a small vessel. Behind the counters, a seated crowd of devotees in colourful saris and white clothing sits on the floor near the altar. A screen on the right shows the same ceremony, and oil lamps burn on the altar.

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July 19 20162016-07-19Interior of a hall with a golden backdrop behind a shrine holding deity murti and a large golden bird figure. In the foreground, four women in orange saris with gold borders stand on green mats beside long yellow-tiled counters, one holding a small brass vessel, another raising a lamp-like object. A seated congregation in white, teal and orange clothing sits in front of the shrine. A projector screen and framed photographs hang on the right wall, with red curtains framing the room.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Interior of a temple hall with a golden backdrop and a large ornate golden deity murti or throne at the centre, decorated with garlands and framed by a golden arch. Devotees sit in rows on the floor in white and coloured saris, kurtas and white shirts, facing the altar. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind in an orange saffron garment and dreadlocked hair holds up a lit brass aarti lamp, with another orange-clad attendant to the left holding a lamp. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and ritual implements stand on the altar stage. A cameraman films from the left side. The scene suggests a puja or aarti in progress.2016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a large tent with red and gold draping. On a raised platform at the back, a figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a decorated canopy, flanked by tall red pillars topped with trident-like finials. Seated attendees in white and red clothing fill the platform. In the foreground, several long-haired men in saffron-orange dhotis with yellow borders stand along a counter, one holding a bell and another a small brass object. A large screen on the right shows a close-up of ritual activity. Green mats cover the red floor.2016-05-21Photo inside a large tent stage set with red drapes, gold valance and a golden throne-like seat under a decorative floral canopy. Three sannyasis in orange robes with long matted hair stand in the foreground on green carpet, one holding a brass bell and others holding lit lamps or aarti plates. Behind a white and gold stage edge, seated people in white and pink robes face the central seat. Lamps and floral decorations surround the dais. Photograph taken during an ashram ritual; the central seated figure is too small and distant to assess reliably, so identity is unsure.2016-05-21May 20 20162016-05-20A large hall with a golden peetha and deity murti backdrop, flanked by painted pillars and two standing deity figures. In the foreground, many devotees wearing orange saffron cloths sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, several with white ash markings on their shoulders and rudraksha beads. Some hold lit oil lamps or incense, and offerings and small containers sit on the floor. A figure in orange stands near the right side, and a statue of a seated figure in a red and gold chair appears at the left edge. Ritual puja or aarti is underway at the altar.2017-07-25 +1 copiesMay 20 20162016-05-20October 12 20162016-10-12May 24 20162016-05-24Photograph of a ritual aarti in a large tent hall. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas and dreadlocked or topknotted hair, stand in a row holding brass lamps with lit flames and handbells. Behind them, women in pink, orange and white saris and men in white kurtas watch and participate, and a few children sit on the red carpeted floor. Long metal tables with polished surfaces stand at left. The scene suggests a pratyaksha padapuja gathering.2016-05-20