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A large hall with a golden ornate shrine and red-draped canopy holding a deity murti, with garlands and a golden throne-like seat where a seated figure in orange and saffron garments sits. Many participants in white dhotis and orange-red shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the front, some holding small items, while golden kalasha-topped staffs and parasols frame the dais. Brass lamps stand at left and fresh flower arrangements decorate the raised platform.

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July 06 20152015-07-06July 17 20152015-07-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a large ceremonial hall during a ritual. In the foreground, many seated devotees in white clothes with red-and-white striped shoulder cloths face the front, with a few heads shaved and some with long braids. At the front, a priest in a white dhoti stands at left beside a decorated altar with a deity murti draped in garlands, and brass oil lamps are lit along the stage. A central seated figure in a saffron garment sits on a raised red-draped platform beneath a golden canopy and floral arch, with musicians playing instruments and a sacred fire pit area near the front. Tall brass lamp stands and ornate gold hangings frame the scene.2015-07-17A large ritual hall during a homa for Samaya Deeksha, with a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls facing a central fire-offering area. Several priests in white and red attire perform rites near a decorated dais, while a central deity murti sits on a richly garlanded red throne flanked by brass oil lamps and ceremonial umbrellas. Dozens of people are visible, many seated on the floor with heads bowed or watching. A small figure in saffron-colored clothing sits near the fire pit, but the appearance is too uncertain to confirm who it is.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A ceremonial hall with a canopied ceiling and white draping hosts a ritual. On a raised golden throne with a red-and-gold canopy, a seated figure in saffron-red robes and a rudraksha mala is at centre, with umbrellas over the seat. Devotees in white dhotis with red shawls sit on mats in the foreground; some have shaved heads and some hold ritual items. Standing attendants in red and orange garments stand at right beside a brass lamp stand. To the left, a decorated deity murti with garlands and a kalasha is set on an ornate platform with flowers, and lit oil lamps sit near the front. The scene reads as satsang or puja, with a seated presider and assembled devotees.2015-10-19July 17 20152015-07-17Indoor devotional session in a large hall with many seated participants on mats, mostly in white clothing with red-and-brown striped sashes draped over their shoulders. Attendees face a stage area at the front. On the left, a standing figure in white clothes stands near an ornate golden shrine holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. On the right, a golden throne-like seat with a lion-form base, flanked by silver and gold ceremonial umbrellas and lamp stands, with floral garlands on the back. Oil lamps and metal stands are arranged along the front. A pink-draped person sits among the seated crowd. No one on the throne is clearly visible enough to identify.2015-07-09A homa fire burns in a brick fire pit in a covered pavilion with gold canopies and draped white fabric. Seated on a red-and-gold throne platform at right, a figure in orange-red robes wears a rudraksha mala and a long garland, with a reddish turban-like head covering; he is shown in the scene as the presiding teacher. Facing the fire, a priest in orange robes with a head covering sits behind a plate of offerings, and a deity murti sits on a golden seat with magenta draping and flower garlands at left. Devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor in rows, some with shaved heads, while women in white and red saris sit near the fire and at right. Golden kalasha-style finials, ceremonial umbrellas and brass lamps surround the altar.2015-07-06July 06 20152015-07-06A large ceremonial hall during a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. Seated rows of devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls fill the foreground, many women in white saris with long braids. At the center, a fire pit with burning flames sits before a decorated dais; several priests in white dhotis and red shawls perform the rites. Behind them stands a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, beneath a canopy of golden kalasha and gilded decorations. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side, with a figure seated on a golden throne at far right.2015-07-17