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A photograph inside a brightly painted temple hall with turquoise and pink walls. In the foreground a bald priest in orange robes raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with burning flames. Behind him, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Two painted dvarapala guardian figures with raised clubs stand on either side of the doorway, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor, with attendants seated near the throne. This appears to be an aarti ritual before a seated figure, with a probable Swamiji cue from the throne-seated figure's long hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.

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February 25 20132013-02-25A photograph of a ceremonial hall decorated with painted guardian figures flanking a doorway. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron/orange robes, rudraksha mala beads, and a gold necklace, with long hair and a painted forehead mark. Before the throne, a man in an orange-brown robe holds up a tiered brass aarti lamp lit with many flames, while other devotees in orange and white sit on the floor nearby with brass oil lamps on stands. Hanging lamps and draped cloth frame the throne.2013-02-21April 04 20142014-04-04A photograph inside a colourfully painted temple hall with pink, green and blue ornamentation. Two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, fierce moustached faces and trident-like staffs flank a doorway. Within the doorway a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a white cloth bearing a tiger motif, surrounded by hanging lamps. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes holds a lit multi-branched oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne. Other devotees in orange kneel at the sides with hands joined, and brass lamps stand on the marble floor.2013-02-27Inside a richly painted temple shrine with blue walls, pink and green borders and two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with raised weapons flanking the entrance. A seated figure in a gold throne draped with a white and black tiger-skin cloth sits at the centre, wearing an orange cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Lit lamps and a gold-plated arch frame the throne. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes holds up a tall multi-tiered lamp of flaming wicks toward the throne, and seated devotees in white sit at the side. A bronze oil lamp stands on the floor at the right. A figure in the throne is the candidate for a person, seated in the honoured position on the throne and wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with orange clothing and visible adornment cues.2013-03-05A photograph inside a richly painted temple-style hall with turquoise, pink and green pillars and two large painted dvarapala guardian figures holding staffs on either side. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his hands folded, with gold chains and beaded strings hanging behind him. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in a reddish-brown cloth raises a tiered multi-flame oil lamp with both hands, and two men in white dhotis sit at left with a brass lamp nearby. A woman in a dark red sari kneels beside the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a red carpet covers the platform. The scene suggests a puja or aarti.2013-02-21A photograph inside a brightly painted temple hall with pale blue walls, green and pink pillars and two large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns holding clubs. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and a second man in orange stands in the foreground with his back to the camera, holding a tall brass lamp stand with lit flames. Two attendants in orange and red sit beside the throne, and brass lamps and a kalasha-style stand rest on the white floor. Hanging brass lamps are visible behind the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) with long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in an in_person position.2013-02-25February 18 20132013-02-18March 01 20132013-03-01April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesA temple-style hall with painted blue walls and two large painted guardian statues with flaming crowns holding clubs. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange shawl, with a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth, hands raised in a blessing gesture. In the foreground, a man with white ash markings on his bare chest and arms, wearing an orange cloth, holds up a lit multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti). Other orange-robed attendants sit nearby, and brass lamps stand on the floor.2013-02-25A photograph inside a temple-style hall with turquoise walls and pink and gold trim. Two painted guardian figures with multiple arms, crowns and tridents stand on either side of a doorway. Inside, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne with red cushions, with a red rug in front. In the foreground a man with a shaved head, orange garment and white marks on his arms holds a lit multi-wick oil lamp, which is the main ritual action. Another person in white sits on the floor near the throne. The scene suggests an aarti or puja before the throne.2013-01-21