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A 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.

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July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A ceremonial hall with a red-draped platform and gold-framed throne-style seats holding deity murtis decorated with marigold garlands. A seated figure in red-brown robes and a red garland sits on the right-hand gilded red-cushioned seat beside silver ceremonial staffs topped with spear-like finials. Several standing attendants in saffron, white and maroon garments, including a woman in a white sari, watch the proceedings. A kneeling man in orange-saffron cloth sits in front, and a homa fire burns with flower-decorated kalasha pots and brass offering vessels in the foreground. Kumkum and garlanded offerings are visible. a person appearance is uncertain for the seated figure on the right.2015-07-17A ritual hall with a fire pit burning at left, where priests in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged chanting before a homa. Behind them, deity murti are garlanded in marigolds and red cloth on a decorated stage. At right, a seated man in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and a flower garland sits on a golden throne with a crown-like canopy and gold umbrella, flanked by tall tridents. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl stands nearby. Brass lamps and vessels, a kalasha with flower garlands, and a striped rug are in the foreground.2015-07-17Photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual setting with a golden throne-like seat at the center, flanked by silver ceremonial staffs and a gold-carved lion or yali armrest in the foreground. A seated figure in red-and-gold robes with a red and white garland sits near the right edge, smiling. Behind, a decorated deity murti or ornamented figure sits under a golden canopy with marigold garlands, and a second seated figure in orange garments sits on the floor. Several people in white dhotis, orange and brown shawls stand or sit around offering trays, brass vessels, flowers and oil lamps on a blue-and-white platform, with a striped mat on the floor.2015-07-17A photo of a ritual hall with a white tent ceiling. In the centre, a large blue-draped platform holds a tall brass sculpture decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a kalasha-like top. On the right, two gold-decorated deity murti sit on a red-draped throne with marigold garlands. In the foreground, priests in white dhotis sit on the floor beside brass lamps, flower-decorated pots and offering plates; one wears an orange turban and another an orange shawl. Standing devotees in white and saffron-brown clothing gather on the left, one man in white kurta holding folded hands near a golden ceremonial umbrella-like canopy. Fruit, flowers and marigolds are arranged on the floor.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17Indoor ritual hall with a white tented ceiling and draped cloth walls, used for a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. At center stands a gilded throne with a red cushion and a golden deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers. A large silver-and-red seat on the right holds a man in a red garment and a rudraksha-style mala with a flower garland, seated among silver ritual staffs. On the left, seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit beside a fire pit area with brass lamps, flower-covered vessels and offerings on a gold base. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit on the floor near a microphone stand. A striped mat lies in the foreground beside scattered petals.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A satsang hall with a central figure seated on a red-cushioned golden throne flanked by golden lion-form armrests and a golden peacock-form ornament at left. The seated figure has long dark hair, wears a red-and-white flower garland and a patterned dark wrap. A green parrot perches on the throne's edge. Behind, a deity murti stands draped in green and garlanded with red flowers. Seated devotees in saffron-orange robes, some with rudraksha malas, sit on red mats in front, and women in orange and maroon saris sit to the right. Colourful tassels hang from the upper left, and a white-clad figure sits among the front rows.2013-10-06