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A photograph of a temple puja in progress. A seated figure in a red-maroon robe and matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold-framed backrest, hands folded, in front of a dark niche with hanging bells and beaded strings. Two large painted statues of a four-armed deity flank the throne, decorated with gold necklaces, green cloth and gold crowns, each holding ritual objects. In the foreground, a priest in white and a bare-chested priest in saffron cloth perform rites, one holding a bell and a small vessel. A tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames stands in the lower right, and brass oil lamps frame the left. Several seated devotees in saffron, orange and white saris and white clothes sit in the background.

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November 11 20142014-11-11November 11 20142014-11-11November 11 20142014-11-11A seated figure in a gold ornate throne sits centrally in a shrine-like hall, wearing a maroon-red wrap, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a golden umbrella canopy above. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, holding lotus buds and ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bald figure in an orange-brown robe sits in the foreground with hands raised in devotion, facing the throne. Hanging brass bells and beads decorate the dais. The seated figure is not established as a person by appearance cues beyond the throne and attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-25Interior of a temple hall with a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne at centre, backed by a tall gold-framed canopy and hanging brass bells and chains. The seated figure wears a maroon-red dhoti-style cloth with gold border, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and sits on a tiger-skin draped seat. Two large painted statues flank the throne, each with multiple arms, gold jewellery and green and orange garments, one holding a lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground, a shaved-headed person in orange-brown robes sits with hands folded, and a few other devotees with folded hands appear at the edges.2013-07-25A photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall with painted pink, green and gold pillars and a golden doorway framing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears a deep red-brown robe, a long white flower garland and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the throne arms. Two painted attendant figures with multiple arms, orange-red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side, holding lamps and ritual items. In the foreground, a priest in orange at left tends to brass oil lamps, while several women in orange and saffron sit with palms pressed together, facing the throne. Brass lamps with lit flames sit on the floor and along the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2013-06-30October 06 20142014-10-06A photograph inside a temple hall with bright painted dvarapala guardian statues flanking a golden ornate throne. A figure seated on the gilded throne wears a red turban and red-and-saffron robes, with a long rudraksha-style strand visible at the neck, and raises a hand in blessing. A shaved-headed man in saffron and orange cloth stands with his back to the camera in the foreground. On the right, women in white clothes sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Hanging bells, a canopy and a string of beads decorate the shrine area behind the throne. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, given the red turban, saffron robes and rudraksha cues.2014-11-27November 11 20142014-11-11March 05 20132013-03-05A photograph of a temple shrine with two tall painted guardian statues flanking a golden throne. The statues wear gold necklaces, green sashes and red dhotis, and hold ritual objects. Seated on the gilded throne is a figure in a maroon robe with a gold-bordered garland, the figure appearing to be a statue or portrait, not a living person. In the foreground a priest with a shaved head, wearing a maroon robe and an orange-gold shawl, holds up a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with many burning oil lamps. A woman in red sits at the left edge near a small table with a bowl. The setting suggests an aarti offering in front of a deity murti.2014-10-06July 07 20132013-07-07