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A ritual puja scene in a hall with a gilded ornate arch and a murti of a deity draped in rainbow-coloured flower garlands and red silk. In front, a brass kalasha with green leaves and a red-and-white garland sits on a red cloth. A priest in a red-orange dhoti, red turban and white garland stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward the deity, while a second man in orange robes kneels nearby. A tall brass lamp stand and an empty golden throne with a red cushion and rainbow garland sit at right.

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June 02 20152015-06-02 +3 copiesJune 02 20152015-06-02 +2 copiesJune 02 20152015-06-02 +1 copiesJune 02 20152015-06-02June 02 20152015-06-02 +1 copiesA ritual scene in a hall with a gold-framed shrine and a deity murti dressed in red and gold cloth, with a rainbow-coloured garland of yellow, purple, red and green flowers draped over the shrine. The murti is adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a kumkum mark. In front stands a sacred pot wrapped in white cloth and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. A standing priest in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with a red turban and flower garland holds a tall brass oil lamp and performs aarti, while a second man kneels at left in orange cloth. Tall brass lamps flank the shrine, and a red-cushioned gold throne stands at right beside another large garland.2015-06-02A ceremonial darshan scene in a hall with a seated deity murti decorated with red and white flower garlands, sitting before a gold-patterned backdrop above a green-draped platform holding brass bowls and offerings. A man in orange-red dhoti stands at left, raising a lamp toward the murti while another person in white kneels beside the offerings. At right, a bearded man with long dreadlocks wears a white flower garland and a red-orange cloth, seated on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion armrests; a silver trident stands beside the throne.2018-05-19A stage darshan scene. On the left, a bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti holds a lamp toward a seated figure in red and gold, a deity murti in a gold-and-red seat draped with red and white flower garlands, with an ornate silver throne behind. Seated at right on a leopard-print cushioned silver throne with a silver lion figure beside it is a man with long hair and a red-orange shawl over a white garland, smiling; a trident stands nearby. In front of the murti are brass bowls with offerings and a green cloth. The setting is a stage with red curtains and an air conditioner unit. Probable Swamiji seated on the silver throne, with long swept-back hair and orange-red clothing.2018-05-19A photograph of a ceremonial puja before two large decorated deity murtis draped in red, purple and yellow garlands and silk. A man with long dark hair, a rust-red turban and a rust-red dhoti-style wrap, wearing a gold armlet, stands at left holding a lit oil lamp and a garland, facing the murtis. Behind him a second attendant in a rust-red wrap and rudraksha mala holds a camera. Gold ornate thrones and a magenta and teal backdrop frame the scene, with a stage-like setting and a small logo at upper left.2018-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a dark maroon velvet backdrop and a large ornate gold throne-like seat (peetha) draped with thick garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. Seated figure on the throne wears an orange-and-gold cloth, a golden crown and heavy ornamental necklaces, and is largely covered by flowers. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with flame) stand on either side. In the foreground a person in an orange-red robe with gold borders bends forward toward the throne, and to the right a standing figure in an orange-red robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a red turban holds their hands together in greeting. A green potted plant sits at the lower left.2015-06-02 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesMay 19 20182018-05-19