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A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine. A large ornate gold deity backdrop framed by striped white-and-blue floral decorations and garlands of red, white and green flowers. In the centre a long-haired figure in an orange saffron garment stands smiling beside the shrine, a red-and-white flower garland draped over the front. Around them devotees stand: a man in white kurta bends forward offering something, a man in a white shirt adjusts a garland, a small child is held on the left, a boy in a striped white shirt stands at right, and several women in white and orange saris and orange shawls stand behind. Several people in white and orange clothing gather around the shrine for a darshan or puja.

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A photograph of devotees paying respects at a gold-and-white ceremonial seat decorated with white and red flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a beaded necklace receives the devotees at the centre. In front, a man in a white kurta bends forward, and a young boy in a white t-shirt with dark stripes reaches out with cupped hands. On the right, two women in white and cream saris stand with hands together. A man in an orange top and a child in white stand at the left edge. The setting resembles a gurupoornima-style reception with floral decoration and a gilded throne-like backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally in saffron robes, long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, receiving devotees on a decorated seat.2008-07-17Devotees bow and touch the feet of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a flower garland at the feet, seated before an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Around them, a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward, an older man in white with a white cloth bows, and a woman in a pink-and-cream sari with a long braid leans in with folded hands; a man in orange with a gold-bead garland stands at left and a smiling woman in white at right. Striped blue-and-white cloth drapes the top of the frame. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, long swept hair and a flower garland, consistent with the page's Gurupoornima event.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a large red and white flower garland and a red tilak mark on the forehead, sitting before an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. A man in white shirt and dhoti bows and touches the seated figure's head, while a woman in a cream sari with a gold border bends forward with hands near the figure. Another saffron-clad attendant stands at left holding a tray of fruit or sweets, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands at right. A painted backdrop of a large tree is behind the throne.2009-11-21July 17 20082008-07-17Indoor photo at a gathering beside a richly decorated gold-and-floral altar with a striped and gold-trimmed backdrop. In the centre a smiling long-haired figure in a bright saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace is being greeted by two men in white shirts whose backs are turned to the camera. A man with white hair stands at the right edge, and women in white and patterned saris and gold jewellery watch from behind. a person: the central figure wears saffron-orange clothing and gold necklaces with long swept-back hair, a sannyasi role of the honoured teacher receiving greeting. Five or so people are visible.2008-07-17A crowded indoor hall with devotees gathered around a richly gilded golden throne-like seat decorated with gold relief panels and red velvet cushions. A woman in an orange sari and a man in orange-trimmed attire stand at the throne's edge, while devotees in white and orange clothing reach forward with offerings in brass plates and bowls. Garlands of white and multicoloured flowers drape the throne and the red cushion. Red and maroon drapes, a patterned panel and overhead lights frame the scene, with more devotees standing behind in white and orange. Appears to be a devotional darshan or bhiksha offering during a guru celebration.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a festive temple or ashram scene in front of an ornate golden shrine decorated with flowers and bright banners. A young man in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a long white and red flower garland, stands smiling while a man in white dhoti and shirt reaches toward him. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with a red border watches, and an older man in white and glasses stands at the left edge. Behind them are a gold deity murti and marigold-and-rose floral offerings.2008-07-17A seated man in a red and gold dhoti-style cloth and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a red-and-white garland, sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a large floral backdrop of red, purple, white and yellow garlands. A small child in a striped shirt is held up by a woman in a white sari with gold border who reaches toward the throne. Around them, people in white ritual clothing with rudraksha malas and white turbans stand near a gilded carved stand with a golden lion-headed figure and a kalasha-style metal lamp. The man is smiling, and the setting is a canopied stage with gilded carvings and a golden deity figure in the upper left. a person: the seated man wears a red-and-gold turban, red-and-white garland and a red shawl, consistent with the page's identification, though the cues are partial.2015-01-13Photo inside a temple shrine decorated with yellow and marigold garlands. A large gilded throne-like seat with a golden arched backrest and a circular emblem stands at the centre, beneath a white floral-garlanded canopy. In front, a woman in a cream saree with a green border, seen from behind, bends forward toward a brass or bronze figure of a deity. A man in a white shirt and dhoti bows toward the same seat. On the left, a woman in a red-orange saree looks on, and on the right, several men in saffron/orange clothing stand close by, one holding a small object. Overall the scene shows a devotional ritual before the throne.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a festive ceremony where a long-haired man in white and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne framed by a large decorative arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. He wears a long gold necklace and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, and his hands are being held by devotees. A man in an orange kurta stands at the left of the throne, while a woman in an orange blouse and white sari reaches forward. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis press close in the foreground, and a figure in white stands at far left beside a fan. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or puja.2009-01-01