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A photograph taken from behind a large seated congregation inside a bright hall during a puja. Many devotees sit on the floor in white and pastel clothing, with a few in blue, green and purple tops, several with hands pressed together in namaskar. At the front, a golden altar with ornate arches holds several deity murti and figures, with red flowers and a kalasha in front. A man in an orange robe and orange turban stands near the altar, and another man in white stands at the far left near the wall. A black-and-white tree photograph forms the backdrop, with orange and yellow streamers overhead. A video camera on a tripod is at the right, and a framed photo wall is at the left.

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Indoor shrine room during a puja, with a large backdrop photo of a banyan-type tree behind an altar of ornate gold arches holding deity murtis and red flowers. Several people in white and saffron clothes stand near the altar on the left, and a woman in a red sari sits at the centre. A dense seated crowd of devotees in white, red and purple clothing fills the foreground, with a man in white at the front. Two framed photos hang on the left wall, and a cameraman in a light shirt stands near the right side of the altar. Yellow decorative streamers hang from the ceiling, and a garland of marigolds sits on the right. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible on the altar.2007-09-03A photograph of a large seated congregation in a bright hall facing a decorated shrine. Behind them, a backdrop of a large banyan tree surrounds a golden altar with several deity murtis under gold arches, some dressed in red and orange. Yellow and orange hanging decorations line the ceiling. At the far left, a man in an orange turban and saffron robes sits near the altar, and a devotee in orange sits nearby. Many devotees in white, cream, yellow and purple clothing sit cross-legged on the floor, their backs to the camera. A video camera is mounted at the right edge beside floral garlands of yellow and white flowers.2007-09-03A crowded indoor devotional hall filled with seated and standing devotees facing a decorated altar. Golden arched shrine frames hold deity murtis and figures draped in orange and red cloth, with hanging orange and red tassel decorations overhead. In the foreground, a woman in a blue sari with a patterned bag sits beside a man in a white shirt with a wristwatch, and a young man with long hair wears white and a rudraksha-style necklace. A man in a yellow kurta with an ID badge stands at left, and a woman in a yellow sari moves near the shrine. Many attendees wear white, and some hold small items. The scene suggests darshan and satsang among a large gathering.A photograph of a seated congregation facing a shrine with gilded arches and several deity murtis decorated with garlands and flowers. A figure in orange robes sits at the centre of the altar area, with orange and yellow cloths draped around the platform. Devotees fill the hall, mostly seen from behind, wearing white, cream, saffron and red saris, salwar and shirts, with a woman in purple and a man in a blue shirt prominent in the foreground. A camera on a tripod stands at the right edge beside floral arrangements, and a few attendants in white stand near the left side. The scene suggests a puja or darshan in progress.2007-09-03Interior photo of a temple-style shrine set against a large backdrop printed with a banyan tree. Multiple deity murtis, including seated and standing figures, sit in gilded arched niches on a raised platform draped in orange cloth. Red and white flower arrangements stand at the sides, and orange and red fabric hangs from the ceiling with yellow paper garlands. Several seated devotees fill the lower foreground, some in saffron and white clothing, with partial heads and shoulders visible. A wall clock and ceiling lights are visible above the shrine.2007-09-03Indoor temple hall with a dark backdrop and gold-framed shrines holding deity murtis decorated with red and white garlands. In the centre, a standing priest in orange robes performs a ritual at the altar, while a woman in an orange sari at the left edge holds a tray and another woman in a yellow sari stands at the right edge. A seated audience of devotees in white, orange, red and blue clothing sits on the floor facing the shrines, many with their backs to the camera. A framed portrait hangs on the upper wall. The room is lit by overhead ceiling lights.2009-10-17A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a shrine in a bright hall with dark drapes. Center stage, a priest in orange robes stands behind a decorated altar with an ornate golden arch and a circular golden halo frame. Elaborately adorned deity murti, dressed in red and gold with garlands, sit on the altar flanked by brass oil lamps. A framed portrait hangs on the dark backdrop above. Devotees wear saris and kurtas in red, yellow, green, orange and white. On the right, a woman in blue stands beside a chair draped in orange cloth. Stacked orange-draped items and a white curtain appear at the left edge.2009-10-18A photograph inside a wood-beamed hall with ceiling fans and hanging lamps, showing a lit shrine with a golden arched frame holding a deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers, flanked by two smaller decorated figures and brass lamp stands. On the raised platform, a figure in orange robes sits on a cushion at left, and a white-clad priest kneels with hands folded near the central shrine. At right, a figure in an orange outfit sits on a pink-draped seat beside a microphone stand. Dozens of seated devotees in saffron, white, pink, green and red saris and kurtas face the stage on colourful woven mats, while a brass kalasha stands in the foreground.2009-10-13November 09 20092009-11-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a large golden throne at centre, draped in red cushions and topped by a yellow canopy. Garlands of flowers decorate the throne and surrounding deity murtis, and a backdrop shows a temple architecture print. In front, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on mats, some in orange, including a woman in white and green-bordered garments, with brass oil lamps and offering plates on the floor. Gold thrones with garlands and deity murtis flank the stage, and a microphone stands at left beside a seated man in orange and white. The scene is a satsang or puja setting.2010-11-22A large outdoor pavilion session with a crowd of devotees seated on the ground in the foreground, many in white clothes with red or saffron shawls. On a raised golden throne on the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits with garlands of yellow and orange flowers; the appearance cues are uncertain, so the identity is not established and he is described as a seated figure on the dais. Behind a row of golden ceremonial stands and parasols, a central altar holds a deity murti with garlands, flanked by an ornate deity figure on the left and oil lamps. Attendants in white and red stand near the dais. The scene is a satsang-style gathering with offerings and decorated seating.2015-10-19A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a raised stage in a red-curtained hall, many men in saffron-orange robes and white caps. On the stage, a row of saffron-robed sadhus and priests sits behind brass plates, while a man in a white kurta stands at the side. Behind them are ornate pink and gold shrines holding deity murti and decorative arches, with colourful bunting above. Cameramen on tripods film the stage. Hindu sadhus, devotees and a Kumbh-related satsang gathering are shown, with many attendees visible.2015-09-12