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Photograph of a satsang or puja inside a temple-style hall with painted pink, green and blue walls and two large red-skinned dvarapala guardian figures holding maces and tridents. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth, hands folded in greeting, with lit oil lamps and hanging brass lamps around the throne. In front, a woman in white with a yellow border and two other devotees sit on the floor, one holding a lamp, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits with palms joined.

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A photograph of a temple-like hall with painted guardian figures flanking an open doorway. Two large multi-armed dvarapala guardian figures in green and gold loincloths, one holding a trident, stand on each side. In the centre, a seated figure in orange-and-saffron robes with a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by hanging string lights and brass oil lamps. Below, a young man in red-orange cloth sits cross-legged at a floor tray with a lamp, a woman in white sits near the throne, and devotees in red and white kneel at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with a person depiction presented as the teacher on the throne, though the face is small and the appearance is uncertain.2013-01-31Photo of a temple hall interior with a golden throne-like seat (peetha) at centre, draped in red cloth with a white cushion, where a figure in red robes and a rudraksha mala sits. Two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with multiple arms and weapons flank the entrance, and small brass oil lamps stand on the floor. A shaved-headed priest in a red-brown robe kneels before the seat holding a lit lamp or ritual item, while two seated attendants in white dhoti sit at lower left near a brass vessel and a small lamp. The floor is glossy white marble with red rugs.2013-03-27Photograph inside a temple-style hall with brightly painted blue and pink walls. Two large painted dvarapala guardian figures with multiple arms, crowns and tridents flank a doorway. Within the doorway, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a crown-like canopy, with string lights hanging behind. Foreground: a seated priest in white dhoti and shawl with folded hands before a microphone, a seated assistant in orange, a woman in white sitting at the gold platform, brass oil lamps and a red mat on the marble floor. The seated figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance, seated as a teacher giving a discourse on the throne.2013-02-28A temple shrine interior with two large painted guardian statues flanking a doorway, each holding a trident-like staff and weapons with many arms, flames rising from their crowns. Brass oil lamps burn beside the throne and hanging lamps decorate the arch. In the foreground a priest in a dark red-brown cloth kneels with joined hands near an offering tray and lit lamps, while women in white and red sit on the floor to the right, and a devotee in white sits near the throne. Pastel blue walls and a polished floor complete the scene.2013-01-31January 31 20132013-01-31March 20 20132013-03-20March 07 20132013-03-07Photograph inside a temple hall with pastel pink, blue and green painted walls. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth, flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian figures holding tridents and maces. In the foreground, a priest in orange garments and white forehead markings raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Other seated devotees in white and orange clothing attend nearby, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Ritual puja scene with aarti in progress.2013-03-08A photograph inside a temple-style hall with painted blue and pink walls. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms, holding tridents and staffs, flank a doorway. In the centre, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange shawl and a red-beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion; oil lamps and brass lamp stands surround the throne. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a green border sits on the floor with her hands folded, a small pile of offerings and lit oil lamps before her. A small figure of a kneeling devotee sits near the right pillar. Dangling brass lamps hang in the doorway. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair, placed in the throne role.2013-01-28Photograph inside a painted temple shrine with pink, green and yellow ornamental columns and two large painted guardian figures with raised weapons, one holding a trident. A seated man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat at the centre, flanked by hanging brass lamps. Before him a kneeling priest in orange cloth with a ceremonial aarti lamp of many flames is performing a ritual, and a woman in white and red sari stands at the side. A man in orange cloth with sacred markings sits in the foreground beside a microphone. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Visible people: about five.2013-03-08A photograph of a temple sanctum decorated with painted guardian figures in vivid pink, orange and green, each holding weapons and wearing crowns. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped cloth, flanked by hanging bells and lamps. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a seated person in a white garment and kneeling devotees with folded hands perform a ritual with oil lamps and brass vessels. A bald man in orange clothing kneels at the right with palms pressed together. The white marble floor reflects the lamplight.2013-03-02January 29 20132013-01-29