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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne in a dimly lit shrine, decorated with flower garlands in purple, white and yellow. The figure wears a bright saffron-orange robe and turban, a white flower garland and gold bangles, and sits with hands joined in greeting. Brass oil lamps hang and stand around, with a tray of lit diyas and candles in front. Devotees kneel and sit on the right, several with palms pressed together, including a woman in a pink and maroon sari and men in white shirts, consistent with a puja or darshan. a person cues: saffron robe, orange turban and garland on the throne.

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Photo of a ceremony in a dimly lit shrine room lit by small oil lamps and strings of fairy lights. A figure seated on a gold-covered throne wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a white and orange garland, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles; the figure's hands are folded in greeting and he smiles. Gold lamps hang from chains above, a flower-draped golden throne frames him, and a white air conditioner is mounted on the wall. Around the lower right, several seated devotees in white and red clothing hold lit lamps or fold their hands; one woman with light hair wears a red-patterned sari, and a man in white holds a lamp. Phones are raised at the edge of the frame.2011-12-11Indoor photo of a ritual darshan in a candlelit room with a gold throne draped in garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair, an orange turban, orange robes, a white and red garland and bangles sits on the throne with his palms pressed together, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Seated on the floor before him, devotees hold lit oil lamps and join their hands in prayer; a woman in a red sari and a man in a white shirt are prominent. Oil lamps hang from the ceiling and a brass plate of offerings sits in front. Around seven people are visible.2011-12-11A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a gold-and-cushion throne (peetha) draped with a multicoloured flower garland, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holding a silver ceremonial staff. Before him is a gold tray of offerings with flower petals and red fruit, and women and a man in white shirt sit nearby. Dark walls are lined with small oil lamps, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Palanquin-style setting suggests a pratyaksha pada puja.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph taken during an evening puja at a temple-style setting. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne draped with a garland of white flowers with red and purple accents. A tall, orange-clad seated figure has ornate gold bangles and a long garland. Lit brass oil lamps stand on the golden dais, with a string of small lights glowing behind. A woman in a pink top and a man in a white shirt with folded hands sit in the foreground, and a child's head is visible at lower left. Flowers are scattered at the base of the throne. Four people are visible.2011-12-11Photograph of a ceremonial puja in a dim, lamp-lit shrine. A seated figure on a gold-and-cream throne wears an orange turban, orange robe, a white and multicoloured flower garland, and bangles, with hands joined in greeting. Lamp-lit brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling, and a floral arrangement decorates the throne. A woman in a pink sari with blonde hair holds a lit lamp, and seated devotees with folded hands lean in from the right. A plate of offerings sits in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange turban and orange robe with garland and bangles, seated on the throne in a puja setting.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, holding a ceremonial staff and smiling. Before him a group of devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. A large brass tray in front holds lit oil lamps, pink lotus flowers, red fruit and small offering bowls. A woman in a red and pink blouse, a man in a white shirt with a lanyard, and others in light clothing kneel close by. Brass hanging lamps and a gold lion-shaped stand are visible, with a wooden door and wall air conditioner on the right. Six people are visible, including partially seen figures at the edges.2011-12-11A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, wearing a saffron-orange turban, a saffron-orange dhoti-style robe draped over one shoulder and a wide pearl-white necklace of beads. He wears silver bangles and holds his hands on the armrest. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small flickering lamps line the dark background. Below, a devotee in white kneels with palms pressed together beside a woman in red-orange sari with hands folded, and a silver tray holds pink and red flower petals, fruit and brass vessels. A cameraman with a tripod is at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (saffron turban, orange robes, bead necklace, seated on throne in a puja setting); the image shows a photograph of a ceremony with about three to four visible people.2011-12-25December 11 20112011-12-11