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Indoor ritual scene in a hall with a deity murti, possibly Nataraja-style, decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, flanked by brass oil lamps. A seated figure on the right wears a red-orange turban, a white-and-gold garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, and gestures toward a cardboard tray of oranges and offerings held by a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border. A shaved-headed man in orange-saffron wrap sits between them with glasses. Spectators in white kurtas stand at left near an air conditioner. Red and gold ornate chairs and a floral-draped throne-like seat complete the setting.

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A photo of a ritual scene in an ashram hall. A seated person in a red-orange turban, orange robes and layered garlands of white and orange flowers with a gold necklace receives offerings from a kneeling devotee in a white shirt, who holds a cardboard tray of oranges and folds his hands in reverence. Behind them stands a tall deity murti draped in multicolored flower garlands, with brass oil lamps burning on both sides. Standing onlookers in shirts and a bald man in a red-orange cloth sit in the background. The red velvet throne has gold-toned metal decor and a large floral arrangement at the right edge.2015-06-02Indoor ritual photograph in a temple-style hall. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe, layered gold and bead necklaces, a white flower garland and gold bangles, and smiles while another person offers him fruit on a plate. A man in a white shirt kneels on a red carpet, hands raised in greeting, holding offerings. Behind them stand a deity murti with a colourful flower garland and crown, and brass oil lamps with flames. Standing onlookers in shirts and white dhotis watch, and a camera on a tripod is at the left edge.2015-06-02A seated figure in a red-maroon turban and dark red-orange robe sits on an ornate red velvet throne-like seat, wearing layered garlands and gold ornaments, with orange fruits in hand. A man in white kurta kneels before the seat, bowing and offering something, while a shaven-headed man in saffron robes stands beside him with a tray. Behind them a deity murti stands in front of a large floral garland arrangement, flanked by brass oil lamps and a silver-framed image on a golden stand. A man in a white shirt and a standing figure in white clothes observe from the left, on a red and maroon carpet.2015-06-02A photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet, showing a ritual offering. Centre, a deity murti is seated on a gold throne decorated with a multicoloured garland. In front, a bearded man in a saffron-and-gold dhoti and matching shawl and red turban stands holding a tray. A seated man in white with a white head cloth and rudraksha mala holds a tray of red apples. On the right, a person in a red turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a small paper and sits beside a gold-and-red chair. A woman in a patterned pink blouse and cream saree stands at the left edge, and white-clad figures stand at the right. Ornate gold pillars and a brass canopy frame the scene.2015-01-13April 23 20152015-04-23May 09 20152015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09Photograph of a ritual scene in an ornate hall with gilded carved pillars and a gold-decorated throne-like seat at right. A seated person in a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded garland of green and yellow beads, orange-red robes and bangles holds a printed sheet and smiles while a man in a white kurta and a bald priest in red-brown dhoti with a beaded mala and bare-chested attendant with long rudraksha malas kneel at a low wooden table with oranges, a brass kalasha and offerings. Standing onlookers in blue and white and a cameraman with a tripod watch from behind, with oil lamps in the background.2015-05-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and red turban, wearing a long white and orange garland and gold bangles, sitting on a red throne cushioned with a large floral arrangement of orange, yellow, white and multicoloured blooms. A bald priest in a reddish-brown dhoti with a gold border stands at left holding a wooden tray of oranges and offerings. A young boy in a white dhoti with gold borders leans in from the right to offer something to the seated figure, who smiles. Two women in white saris stand at right, one with a black beaded mala and red-brown shawl, the other with a vibhuti forehead mark and beaded necklace. A golden deity murti and flower garlands are visible in the background, with brass oil lamps near the throne. Kind of ritual honouring at a satsang setting.2015-06-02 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a large gold-ornate throne at right. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a white floral garland and gold bangles, extends an orange toward a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who leans in holding a small silver plate. Behind them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and shaved heads stand near a heap of oranges and pink flowers. Standing spectators in white clothes, one wearing a red garland, watch from the background, and a camera operator is visible at right. A rose lies in the lower right corner.2015-05-27October 11 20152015-10-11May 12 20152015-05-12