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December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a gilded temple interior with ornately carved golden lion-and-yali pillars and a golden-brown frieze. In the centre stands a small standing deity murti wearing a silver-and-white ornamented costume, a tall pointed crown, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves, set above a pleated pink-and-gold cloth base. No living people are visible; the only figures are carved and sculpted. A pale purple canopy and ceiling fan are visible at the top right.2016-12-05July 31 20152015-07-31A gilded temple-style shrine with carved lion-headed pillars and ornate golden arches frames a seated deity murti. The figure wears a red and gold embroidered garment with white star-shaped patterns, layered multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and a small crown-like headdress. A garland of yellow marigolds with red and white blossoms hangs around the arch. An orange and yellow ceremonial flag with floral painted patterns stands at left, and a gold lamp stand sits at right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05November 14 20102010-11-14July 31 20152015-07-31December 07 20162016-12-07A seated man in a red turban and red dhoti sits on a golden throne with a gold crown-like canopy above, framed by a garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. Golden lion-carved pillars flank the stage, with a standing gold deity figure holding a trident on the right and a standing attendant figure on the left. Brass oil lamps stand on the red carpeted stage. The swamiji candidate, Swamiji (probable), wears a red turban and rudraksha mala while seated on the throne, and the appearance cues are distinctive enough to mark a probable presence in person. Scene shows an ashram stage set for satsang.2015-07-31A photograph of a golden temple-style shrine set up under a pink and white canopy on a red carpet. Three deity murtis stand or sit in gilded niches with carved golden arches and pillars. At left, a standing deity murti with red and gold attire and a yellow dhoti is draped in orange and yellow marigold garlands. At center, a four-armed golden figure with a bull-like head sits on a blue pedestal with colourful tassels. At right, a seated deity murti in red garments wears garlands, beside a golden seated figure on a red cushion. Orange and red ceremonial flags with garlands stand beside the shrine, along with brass lamp stands and vessels. No people are visible.2016-12-07December 02 20162016-12-02A covered hall with a red floor shows a row of gold-painted ceremonial vehicles and sculptures. Gold carved canopies, pillars and lion or animal figures frame deity murtis dressed in colourful cloth and jewellery. On the right stands an ornate gold palanquin with a tiered roof. Several decorative yellow and red ceremonial standards with circular emblems stand in front. No physical people are visible; the scene looks like a staging area for a procession.2016-12-09September 01 20162016-09-01