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A photograph of a temple-style stage with a painted blue and gold backdrop. Several deity murtis are dressed with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, placed before a blue-and-white mountain backdrop with a peak image. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with shaved head, faces the murtis beside many silver plates of offerings. On the right, a figure seated on a gold-and-red throne wears a red turban, gold necklaces and a white dhoti, with brass oil lamps and a bronze kalasha-style lamp stand in front. Ceremonial puja with offerings and lamps is underway.

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November 02 20132013-11-02Photo of a stage set for a satsang-style event. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, shaved head, stands at left with his right arm extended toward a deity murti group decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands, in front of a painted mountain backdrop. Platters of food and offerings sit on the floor before the murtis. At right, a seated figure in a maroon and gold turban with a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne flanked by two lion figures, with two standing painted attendant figures holding ritual items. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a tall maroon curtain hangs behind.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesNovember 02 20132013-11-02September 02 20132013-09-02A photograph inside a temple-style hall with a red velvet valance and ornate blue-and-gold painted backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-red throne with lion figures, hands together in prayer. A priest in saffron cloth stands at left holding a silver vessel aloft toward him. At right, a gold arched shrine holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a blue skirt beneath. Two standing statues flank the throne, brass lamps line the platform, and a white fan sits in front of the shrine.2013-11-09A seated man in a golden throne with red cushions sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red-and-maroon head cloth, a bare upper body, and a garland of white and red flowers. Two gold-painted dvarapala-style figures with raised arms flank the throne on the painted blue-and-pink temple backdrop. To the right, a deity murti draped in orange cloth is adorned with multicolored garlands and jewelled decorations, set before a gold arch with lion motifs. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a row of silver plates holds offerings, including a white conical sweet, fruit and food arranged in the foreground. The scene appears to be a satsang or puja in a temple hall.2013-11-17A temple hall stage with a golden throne flanked by two painted standing deity figures holding lamps. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and orange turban sits on the throne with his hands joined in front of his face. Lions are carved on the throne arms, and red cushions are on the seat. On the right, a deity murti is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers in front of a green backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor. A man in an orange robe on the left, seen from behind, holds an object in his hands. Electric fans and a red velvet valance complete the scene.2013-11-09A photograph of a temple-style stage with painted blue pillars and a golden throne (simhasana) flanked by two carved lion figures. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headwrap sits on the throne with hands raised to his face in prayer. Two guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side of the throne. On the right, two deity murtis are dressed in blue and gold garments, adorned with marigold garlands, sitting before a green and gold arch. A standing man in orange clothing and rudraksha-style beads on the left holds a silver lamp or ritual vessel. Brass oil lamps line the stage and maroon velvet drapes hang overhead.2013-11-09Photo 11734572November 17 20132013-11-17