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Photograph of a satsang hall with a golden ornate throne at the centre, set in a shrine-like doorway framed by painted pillars and two large colourful deity statues with four arms and crowns, one holding a lotus-like object. A seated figure in maroon and orange robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on the throne; their face is partly unclear, so identity is uncertain. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with beads sits at left, and several women in orange and maroon saris sit with palms pressed together in namaste. Silhouetted heads of other devotees appear in the lower frame, with a vase or offering tray at the bottom edge.

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A photograph inside a richly painted temple hall with a red carpet. Two large painted deity statues with four arms flank a doorway, holding attributes such as a club and lotus. In the central golden throne-like seat sits a figure in a maroon robe with a maroon head covering, hands raised in a blessing gesture; the figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is a seated devotee-style figure described by role. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the foreground, a person in a white dhoti with a sash sits with their back to the camera, and on the right a woman in a maroon sari with folded hands and several seated devotees, including a child in pink, face the throne in worship during what appears to be a puja. Approximately 6-8 physical people are visible.2014-04-20April 13 20142014-04-13April 13 20142014-04-13A photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall with painted pink, green and gold pillars and a golden doorway framing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears a deep red-brown robe, a long white flower garland and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the throne arms. Two painted attendant figures with multiple arms, orange-red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side, holding lamps and ritual items. In the foreground, a priest in orange at left tends to brass oil lamps, while several women in orange and saffron sit with palms pressed together, facing the throne. Brass lamps with lit flames sit on the floor and along the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2013-06-30A photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual. In the center, a seated figure in a red and maroon garment with a red headpiece and rudraksha-style mala sits on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cover, flanked by two tall painted deity murti figures in gold ornaments and green-and-orange lower garments. In the foreground, a person in a white and gold cloth raises a lit flame or camphor aarti toward the throne. At left, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits with a brass lamp. At right, several women in orange and saffron saris sit with hands folded in prayer, and a child is partly visible. Brass oil lamps stand along the red carpeted floor.2014-04-13A seated figure in a gold ornate throne sits centrally in a shrine-like hall, wearing a maroon-red wrap, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a golden umbrella canopy above. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, holding lotus buds and ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bald figure in an orange-brown robe sits in the foreground with hands raised in devotion, facing the throne. Hanging brass bells and beads decorate the dais. The seated figure is not established as a person by appearance cues beyond the throne and attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-25A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and a golden back-piece. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, a gold necklace, and a long red-and-white flower garland, with a golden canopy above. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian figures flank the doorway, one on each side, with multicoloured green, orange and red painted skirts and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand at the right edge. In the foreground, blurred devotees in orange and red robes hold a lit lamp and make offerings, and one person in white sits to the right. Pendant bells hang from the canopy above the throne.2013-07-06Photograph of a temple sanctum interior with a seated guru on a golden ornate throne draped with tiger skin, flanked by two large painted four-armed deity statues in orange and green dhotis holding objects. A seated central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with a smaller white-robed devotee and an orange-clad figure seated near the throne. In the foreground at left, a priest in orange cloth tends a tall lit oil lamp stand with many flames, and a lamp and offerings are arranged on the floor. Hanging bells and a golden canopy hang above the throne. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2013-05-15A photograph of a satsang inside a temple-style hall. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and hanging bells, centred between two painted standing deity murti with four arms, crowns and green-and-red garments. Three seated musicians or chanters in white dhotis and saffron cloth sit at microphones on the left, and two women in orange saris sit near the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and the floor is polished white. The scene is a talk or chanting session.2013-06-09A seated figure on a large gilded throne with a golden arched back and a small umbrella canopy above, dressed in a red-orange robe with a red turban, a long garland around the neck, and raising one hand in a gesture of teaching. Two standing four-armed deity murti flank the throne, painted in pink, orange and green with gold ornaments, holding attributes including a trident and lotus. In front, a bald priest in orange robes with a golden shawl faces the throne with a lit oil lamp, and two white-clad assistants in white dhotis kneel nearby with a kalasha-style vessel. Ornate painted pillars and a gold-trimmed alcove frame the scene, with a bronze oil lamp at left.2014-10-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja in progress. A seated figure in a red-maroon robe and matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold-framed backrest, hands folded, in front of a dark niche with hanging bells and beaded strings. Two large painted statues of a four-armed deity flank the throne, decorated with gold necklaces, green cloth and gold crowns, each holding ritual objects. In the foreground, a priest in white and a bare-chested priest in saffron cloth perform rites, one holding a bell and a small vessel. A tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames stands in the lower right, and brass oil lamps frame the left. Several seated devotees in saffron, orange and white saris and white clothes sit in the background.2014-11-11A seated figure in a maroon-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne inside a temple shrine framed by two painted dvarapala guardian statues with gold necklaces, pink and green garments, and raised hands holding ritual objects. The seated figure wears a flower garland of pink and white blooms, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and tilak marks on the forehead. Two devotees in white and red garments sit on the floor before the throne, one with a white cloth draped over the shoulder. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, seated on the throne in the shrine with a garland and beads, though the face is not clearly distinct.2014-10-05