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A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushioned seat and a gilded canopy, in front of a large dark stone basin. He wears a garland of white flowers, an orange-brown cloth and a beaded necklace. Around him, devotees sit on low wooden benches on a red carpet, many in white dhotis and white or orange garments, some bare-chested, some with sandalwood markings. Brass plates of offerings and flower petals sit on the benches, and a woman in orange at the front left faces the throne. Golden gateway arches and stone statues frame the courtyard.

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August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor ritual scene at a large dark stone basin with a carved base. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on low wooden benches on a red mat: men in white dhotis, bare-chested, some with sacred markings, and women in white and orange saris and orange robes. Metal plates hold offerings. Stone deity figures and a decorative golden arch frame the courtyard.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor ritual scene at a large dark stone structure with a golden kalasha-topped arch and gold-trimmed stone steps. Around him, about fourteen people sit on low wooden benches draped in red cloth, several bare-chested in white dhotis and others in white and gold saris, with some women in orange garments. Brass plates of flowers and offerings stand at the left, and small metal vessels rest nearby.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and peacock-feather fans sits at the center of an outdoor ritual gathering in front of a large dark stone basin. The seated person wears a red-brown garment, a long white-and-pink flower garland, a golden crown-like headdress and a gold chest ornament. Around him, devotees sit on low wooden benches and a red carpet: several men are bare-chested in white dhotis, women wear white and gold saris, and some wear orange or red saris. Brass plates of offerings, flower petals and small lamps are arranged on tables at the left, and a small bronze figure stands in a golden arch at left. Shaved-headed priests and devotees are seated in rows facing the throne. Watermarked archive credits are visible.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated central figure in a golden-crowned ceremonial chair with peacock-feather fans sits before a large dark stone structure with a gilded canopy. He wears a deep red-orange robe, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant, with a gold crown-like headdress and forehead markings. Around him a seated assembly of devotees, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in white saris, some in orange or red, sits on low wooden benches with brass lamps and flower offerings in front of them. Gilded arches and a small statue stand at the left edge. Several people wear white and saffron, and the scene suggests a formal satsang or puja setting, not a specific named event.2017-08-14A seated figure in a red-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with peacock-feather fan and red cushions, wearing a long white-and-pink flower garland, a gold necklace, and a gold conical crown with hanging ornaments, in front of a large dark stone structure. Around the throne, a seated congregation of about two dozen devotees faces him on low wooden benches: women in white and orange saris and men in white dhotis, several bare-chested with white sacred markings on their bodies, and a few holding brass plates with oil lamps and offerings. The scene is an outdoor ritual gathering, possibly a satsang or puja.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor photo of a ceremony on a raised red-draped platform before a large black stone basin with a golden canopy. A central figure sits on a gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest, wearing red robes and a white garland, hands raised in front of him. Around him, a seated group in white and cream dhotis and saris, some in orange and green saris, sits behind low tables with plates and offerings. Golden arches and a red brick wall with lamp niches frame the scene.2017-08-14