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A temple sanctum photograph shows a seated figure in a red-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and arms raised in blessing, positioned before a large floral-decorated deity murti draped in red, green and yellow garlands, framed by golden lion-shaped pillars and a hanging brass lamp. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some in yellow and lavender, face the stage with their backs to the camera. Brass oil lamps sit at the lower left on the red-draped platform.

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A photograph inside a gilded temple hall during a satsang. A seated figure in a red-orange head covering and a red-and-gold garland sits on a raised golden throne-like seat, backed by a floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and red-and-white garlands beneath an ornate golden canopy. Gilded lion-like carvings flank the stage. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in lavender and yellow, face the stage with their hands folded or raised, and oil lamps glow in front. a person: the central seated figure wears a red-orange head covering and a red rudraksha-style garland, an appearance-based candidate only, with a dedicated Guru Purnima satsang setting.2015-07-31A photograph of a temple hall with gilded lion-pillar carvings and a central shrine adorned with a large gold-framed arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits at the centre, flanked by a golden deity murti and a small golden kalasha-style canopy above. Around twenty devotees in white clothes sit on a red-draped platform facing the shrine, with some women in white saris and one in yellow. In the lower left a woman in an orange-brown sari lights small oil lamps on the floor. The scene reflects a satsang or Guru Purnima gathering in a Vedic temple setting.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31Devotees sit in rows on an orange-red cloth-covered dais in a temple hall facing a central seated figure on an ornate throne. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban and a gold necklace, with a flower garland and a large floral backdrop of yellow, red and white blooms behind. Gilded lion-like pillars and a golden canopy frame the shrine. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, a woman in a white sari with a gold border, and a woman in a yellow-and-white outfit sit closest to the stage, with a figure in an orange robe at the left edge.2015-07-31A photograph taken from behind a seated group of devotees facing a golden temple shrine at a satsang. Around ten people sit in rows on a red-draped platform, mostly in white clothes, with a woman in a white sari and another in yellow at the centre. In front of them, a central figure in red and white robes with a red headpiece sits on a throne decorated with a large arrangement of yellow, red and green garlands. Golden lion-shaped pillars and a golden canopy frame the shrine, with a figure in a decorated niche on the left. Two people at the far left wear orange and red robes.2015-07-31Devotees seated on a raised red platform in a golden temple hall, viewed from behind, with palms raised in a gesture of worship toward a central figure seated before an ornate shrine. The seated figure wears an orange-brown turban, a red-brown garment and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, with hands raised in blessing. Behind him stands a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds, red and green garlands and a golden canopy. Golden lion-figure pillars flank the shrine, with deity murti figures and a golden kalasha-like crown above. Devotees wear white dhotis and kurtas, cream and gold saris, and one wears an orange top. A white-tiled floor and a red cloth-covered dais complete the scene.2015-07-31Guru Purnima satsang at a temple hall with ornate gold carved pillars and a gilded arch. A seated figure on a throne wears a red-and-gold turban, a red robe, and a beaded mala with a gold necklace, flanked by garlands in red, yellow, green and white. Golden deity figures stand on each side, one holding a trident. Devotees in white and pastel clothes sit on a red-draped platform facing the throne, with brass offering plates in front. The seated figure matches the page's appearance cues for a person but cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so identity is uncertain.2015-07-31A 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.2015-07-31A photograph of a Guru Purnima satsang in a gilded temple hall. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange garment with a red-and-white rudraksha-style mala sits centrally before a large flower-decorated backdrop of red, yellow and green garlands with a golden canopy above. Gilded lion-like guardian figures and standing deity statues frame the stage. Around fifteen devotees sit with their backs to the camera on a red cloth-covered platform, several in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white and cream saris. Brass lamps sit at the front edge.2015-07-31