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Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual during a satsang. A bare-chested priest in orange cloth stands at left, pouring water from a silver vessel over a small silver deity murti. Behind a white pedestal of red apples sits a man on a gold throne draped with white and yellow flowers, wearing a long hair, saffron robe, red and yellow garland of flowers and beaded necklaces. A second silver deity figure stands at lower right, and a large orange backdrop shows a painted portrait of a turbaned man. The scene is lit warmly in saffron tones.

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January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A man with long swept-back dark hair sits smiling on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-and-yellow flower garland with rudraksha-style beads, bangles and gold ornaments. A figure in the foreground pours liquid over a bronze deity murti with multiple arms, while a second bronze murti stands at right. Behind, a large backdrop shows a smiling face in orange headwear, and red apples and white flowers decorate the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha-style garland.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam being performed before a golden deity murti of a crowned goddess. A bald, bare-shouldered priest in an orange-brown cloth pours water from a large engraved metal pot over the small brass murti. Behind him, a seated woman in an orange saffron garment with a red and yellow marigold garland sits on a gilded throne decorated with white flowers. A large orange backdrop shows a painted face in a turban. Brass lamps and a brass figure with a raised hand are at the lower left. The seated woman is not described as a person because her appearance is not a qualifying candidate cue.2012-01-08Photograph of a seated man on a gold-trimmed throne draped with white and yellow flower garlands, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a long red-and-white rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, with dark hair and a smile, hands folded in his lap. Two dark bronze-coloured hands extend offerings toward him, one holding a metal vessel, while a white pedestal bears a heap of red apples. A large backdrop portrait shows a smiling face in orange. In the foreground are small gold-coloured deity murti statues.2012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on bronze deity murtis in the foreground. A hand pours water from a metal vessel over a bronze figure holding a trident-like staff, while water streams down. Behind them, a seated man sits cross-legged on a gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in flowing saffron-orange cloth, wearing a multi-coloured garland of marigolds and red flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and bangles, smiling at the camera. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. The backdrop is orange with a lit oil lamp at the upper right. Only the seated man and the hand pouring water are visible as people; the figures in the foreground are statues.2012-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-like hall. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing bangles, reaches toward two small golden metal deity statues standing on a draped white table, one holding a tray of small bowls. Behind them, a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is adorned with a long garland of red and yellow flowers and wears orange clothing with bangles and armlets, with long hair falling forward. A large orange backdrop shows a painted face in a turban and a glowing oil lamp. Red fruits are arranged on a pedestal behind the throne. The scene suggests a pad-puja or darshan event, with offerings of flowers and fruit.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam ritual. A bare-chested priest in a rust-coloured dhoti pours water from a silver kalasha over a golden metal deity murti standing on a draped white cloth. Behind, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-yellow marigold and white flower garland sits on a gold-ornate peetha/throne backed by a red cushion, with bangles on the wrists. Flowers adorn the throne and a small brass lamp stand is visible at left. Warm orange lighting fills the room.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam in progress. In the left foreground, a person's arm pours water from an ornate engraved metal kalasha over a small silver deity murti. Behind, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red and yellow flower garland sits on a gold-carved, flower-decorated throne with white and red blossoms. Brass lamps and ritual vessels stand at the left edge. Warm orange backdrop. The seated figure's face is blurred and the person's identity is not established from appearance, so this is a devotee and a seated presence in ritual clothing.2012-01-08