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A photograph of a temple hall during a satsang, with a seated man on a raised golden throne at centre. He wears a red turban, a red-and-gold garment, and a beaded necklace, and is framed by large garlands of yellow and red flowers and striped ribbons. Golden lions flank the throne, and gilded female figures holding lamps stand on either side. Above is a golden canopy. Several rows of devotees in white dhotis and white saris sit facing him with their backs to the camera, and a woman in a yellow blouse sits among them. The scene is a guru puja. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, a beaded necklace and ornate ceremonial clothing, cues consistent with the page, and is presented as the central figure receiving devotees' homage.

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July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph inside an ornately decorated temple hall with gold-leaf pillars, carved golden lion figures and painted pink and orange columns. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-toned clothing sits on a throne heaped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow and white. Flanking the throne are gold-painted deity statues and a standing golden trident. In the foreground, around a few dozen rows of devotees sit on a red cloth in white dhotis, white shirts, lavender shirts and a woman in a yellow blouse with white sari, facing the throne in devotion. Cues for a person appearance include the orange-red turban, saffron clothing and a red-and-gold garland.2015-07-31A photograph of a temple-style hall with ornate gold pillars and carved lion sculptures. A central figure sits on a gold throne draped in a heavy garland of yellow, green, red and white flowers, wearing an orange-red turban, a beaded mala and gold necklaces, with a gold kalasha-like crown above. Flanking him are two large gold deity murti with raised hands, one holding a trident. Around the red stage, about a dozen devotees sit with their backs to the camera, many in white dhotis and shawls, one woman in a white sari with a yellow blouse. The setting suggests a satsang or Guru Purnima celebration.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a Guru Purnima satsang in a richly gilded temple hall. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and a red-and-gold garland with a beaded necklace, flanked by a large arrangement of yellow marigolds and multicoloured garlands behind him. Devotees in white and cream clothing sit on a red-orange cloth-covered platform, seen from behind, with a woman in a yellow blouse and white sari among them. Gilded lion-like figures, a golden canopy and carved standing deity figures frame the scene, and brass offering plates sit at the lower left. The setting suggests a darshan or puja gathering.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31