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A photograph of a ritual alankara of two deity murtis decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, seated on a gold-and-red dais with a golden cobra beside them. A standing man with a shaved head, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, holds a silver oil lamp toward the murtis. Two children sit in front on a red cloth: one in a pink dress with a white garland and crown, the other in blue with a white garland. Background includes a gold arched backdrop, magenta curtain and an air cooler. Three people are visible.

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July 20 20132013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20A worship scene before a gold-framed arch decorated with red, white and yellow flower garlands. Two large deity murtis stand behind, one with a crown and orange-and-gold garment, the other in pink and green with layered necklaces. Two young children sit cross-legged in front: a boy in a brown dhoti with yellow garland, and a girl in a blue skirt with yellow garland. A small central figure in a white and gold costume sits between them. On the right, a man with a shaved head and orange-and-yellow shawl offers a lit silver aarti lamp toward the deities. Wall-mounted fans and an air conditioner surround the altar.2013-10-04July 20 20132013-07-20July 22 20132013-07-22November 24 20172017-11-24November 21 20152015-11-21Photograph of a temple-style stage in a hall with a deep red curtain behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red cloth around the shoulders and hands pressed together in prayer sits on a red-cushioned silver throne (peetha) covered in colourful garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers. Flanking the throne are two gold-finished female statues with hands folded. At left, a standing man with long hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange cloth, holds up a lit flame. At right, a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti decorated with garlands and a pink skirt. The stage floor is scattered with flower petals.2017-11-26A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a silver throne-like seat with red cushions, in front of a golden arch decorated with garlands in yellow, pink and green, and a golden bull (nandi) figure beside it. Flanking him are two golden deity murti shrines: on the left a seated deity murti in blue garments with a heavy necklace and garlands, and on the right a seated goddess murti in blue and green garments with garlands. On the far left a standing attendant in orange garments holds a fly-whisk-like object toward the murti. Small oil lamps stand on the floor. A red curtain forms the backdrop.2017-11-28A photograph of a temple-style satsang hall with red velvet drapes. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a golden shrine housing a decorated deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flowers. On the right, a seated figure wearing an orange turban, orange robes, a long ceremonial gold necklace and bangles sits on a silver throne with lion armrests and red cushions, one hand raised in blessing. Behind the throne, a colourful flower-garland arch frames small deity figures. Petals are scattered on the floor. The seated figure appears as a cut-out or image rather than a living person, so the candidate is a depiction.2017-11-27A photograph of a temple puja inside a shrine. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a forehead marking and gold armlets, holds a lit flame on a brass lamp (aarti) toward ornately decorated deity murtis. The deity figures wear multicoloured garlands and a silver-embellished robe, and a golden arch frames the shrine. Two attendants in orange garments stand at left holding offering trays. Marigold petals lie on the floor, and a draped white and yellow cloth covers a platform. Probable Swamiji is the man performing the aarti, identified by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing.2011-11-29 +1 copiesA stage ceremony before a red curtain and a large flower-decorated throne with a tall layered garland and a deity murti. A man in a rust-orange wrap and a rust-orange turban sits cross-legged on the floor in front, palms pressed together, wearing rudraksha malas. To the right, a figure in a green skirt and gold jewellery stands before a golden shrine arch garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, holding an aarti lamp. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti holds a bell and a lamp near the arch. Golden standing statues flank the stage, and a microphone stands at centre.2017-11-24