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A photograph of a festive temple-style stage decorated with warm string lights, a deep maroon drape and golden gilded panels. A central golden bull (nandi) stands beside a silver-framed throne where a seated man wears a rust-orange turban, bare chest and rust-orange cloth wrap with a rudraksha-style mala, a person appearance cues including turban, saffron-toned clothing and a ceremonial wrap. Above the throne are a garlanded deity murti and a golden standing figure, with flower garlands in yellow and red. To the right, a golden-clad deity murti is garlanded with marigolds. A dense crowd of devotees, many in white dhotis and orange or white shawls, fills the foreground; a cameraman in red stands at left. A banner in the corner reads Jaipurusha.

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December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a festive temple-style stage decorated with warm string lights, maroon drapes and a gold arch framing deity murti and gold statues. Central figure in saffron-orange robes with a maroon turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits before a silver-framed backdrop, with a golden horse-shaped throne element beside him. Devotees in white dhotis and orange garments raise their arms in front of the stage, with garlands of yellow and orange flowers on the side deity shrines. A banner reading Jaipurusha hangs at the top.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a festive temple-style stage at night, lit by many strings of warm yellow lights and framed by deep maroon drapes with a banner reading Tatpurusha. Gold-painted ornate arches flank a central golden bull figure, and deity murti are garlanded with orange and yellow marigold strings. A framed silver-bordered portrait stands in the centre, showing a man in an orange-red turban and saffron wrap, a figure possibly Swamiji (probable) by his turban, saffron wrap and flowing hair. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, saffron garments and bare upper bodies raise their hands in worship, some holding offerings and a long staff.2017-12-02A photograph of a festive temple stage decorated with golden lattice, strings of warm lights and maroon drapes. A large golden bull mount stands centrally, with a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban in front of a framed silver portrait; a garlanded deity murti flanks the scene on the right and a crowned figure in a niche on the left. A red banner reads Jatpurusha. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and bare-chested men raise their arms, some in orange garments, with children among them. The seated central figure's identity is not certain from appearance alone, and the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph inside an ornate hall decorated with deep red drapes and rows of lit oil lamps on golden lattice screens. At the centre, a seated man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban sits before a gold-framed picture, with a large gilded image of a bull-mounted deity behind him and golden murtis of deities on either side, all garlanded with marigolds. A large crowd in the foreground, mostly men bare-chested in white and orange dhotis, many with hands raised. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with a central seated figure and a deity murti setting.2017-12-02A photograph of a festive temple-style stage decorated with warm string lights, a dark red draped valance and a sign reading Tatpurusha. At the centre, a golden horse-shaped vahana stands before a framed portrait and a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robe, on a gilded throne-like seat. Golden deity murtis flank the stage, decorated with marigold garlands. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange clothing raise their hands in celebration, some holding phones, with a child visible among them. The scene suggests a Karthigai Deepam celebration in a satsang setting.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A crowded devotional hall framed by deep red drapes and strings of warm lights, with a golden throne-like dais and golden deity murti flanked by marigold garlands. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits centrally on a cushioned seat in front of a microphone, with a small framed image nearby. Many devotees fill the foreground, some in white dhotis and saffron shawls, arms raised high, some bare-chested wearing rudraksha beads. A large golden horse-shaped statue stands behind the seated figure. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan. A banner at top right reads Jaipurusha. a person candidate appears seated centrally in saffron-orange robe with turban; appearance-based identification is uncertain.2017-12-02A photograph of a festive temple-stage scene lit by rows of oil lamps. A man seated on a central throne wears a saffron-orange turban and an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind him stand golden deity murtis flanked by garlands of marigolds and orange flowers, and a bull-shaped golden figure. Red velvet drapery frames the stage. In the foreground, a large crowd of young people in orange and white garments with bare shoulders sits and raises arms, some holding up hands in devotion. A decorative lattice and string of bunting hang above.2017-12-02