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A photograph of a temple-decoration workspace in a bright room. On a steel-topped table lie folded and rolled fabrics in deep blue, maroon, magenta and lime green, with orange ribbons and gold-and-white beaded ornaments at left. Behind the table stands a large gilded lion-faced figure beside a gold-and-red pedestal, and a painted blue backdrop with gold decorations is visible at upper left. A woman in an orange sari sits at the right, working on the cloth. Scattered petals and flower garlands lie on the floor.

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Behind-the-scenes view of a temple decoration room with maroon curtains and a white floor. In the centre, a gilded ornate canopy and throne are dressed with flower garlands, and a figure in white and orange draped cloth stands near the throne. In the foreground a table and floor hold heaped purple and maroon velvet fabrics, white cloth, a blue plastic sheet, loose marigold and jasmine garlands, and a small bottle. At right, a gold-painted elephant-shaped stand and a gold-painted deity figure with rope and bamboo poles are visible. A framed portrait hangs on the back wall.2011-10-01October 01 20112011-10-01April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A temple-style ritual hall with a white canopy and red-draped platform at the centre. A golden deity murti is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, seated before a gold peetha. On the right, a robed figure in dark red clothing and a red-and-white garland sits on a red-cushioned golden throne beside a gold lion sculpture, with a long silver trident-tipped staff standing upright in front. Several priests in white dhotis and bare-shouldered attire attend the ritual at brass vessels, a blue-covered table and flower-filled offerings on a gold tray. A seated man in orange garments performs puja near the central altar, and a few other devotees are scattered about the hall.2015-07-17November 18 20162016-11-18February 05 20132013-02-05A photograph inside a decorated tent with red carpet and gold drapery. A person with long dark hair, wearing a maroon sleeveless garment with a gold-studded belt and a white-and-red flower garland, stands at the left and reaches toward a golden pillar draped in pink cloth. Beside them stands a throne-like seat with a red cloth, a deity murti adorned with colourful silk, garlands and white flowers, and brass lamps and bowls on the floor. A brass oil lamp stands at the right. The scene appears to be a darshan setting.2016-05-22A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall with a deity murti and a golden peetha in the background, decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A seated figure in an orange robe, with long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on an elevated golden throne-like seat, appearing to be a probable Swamiji. In front of the throne, several devotees sit on red cloths and mats; a man in an orange robe sits with his back partly turned, and others in white dhotis and shawls sit in rows, some holding brass plates. Golden vahana-style figures, a golden chariot-like stand and a yellow umbrella frame the scene, with a kalasha and lamps near the centre.2010-11-14April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated figure viewed from behind on a red velvet throne, with a golden carved lion-form armrest in the foreground. The figure wears an orange-brown turban, an orange-red beaded necklace, and a dark brown wrap over bare shoulders, with gold earrings visible. Ornate silver ceremonial staffs with spear-like finials stand at left, and a gold-framed structure behind holds a decorated deity murti draped in red, yellow and purple garlands. Marigold garlands hang at right beside a decorated canopy. The shawl and turban and beaded necklace are visible cues, but the figure is not clearly identifiable, so presence is uncertain. Watermarked archive-style image.2015-07-09A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a gold necklace with his hands pressed together in prayer, facing a woman in a turquoise sari who kneels with folded palms at a small altar. The altar holds a deity murti adorned with garlands of white flowers and red roses, brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, and bowls with offerings. Behind them are draped fabrics and a row of dark deity figures in colourful garments with rudraksha-style beads. A camera tripod stands at right. Two people are visible. The man has shaved hair and wears glasses, and the seated man has a visible gold chain.