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A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with red draped walls and a golden ornate throne. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron/orange robe sits on the gilded throne with palms pressed together in prayer, a person by appearance, with a rudraksha-style cue not clearly visible. Around a golden tray of offerings and small cups, several devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit cross-legged, some holding cups and lamps, while a man in white sits nearby. A small wooden tray of orange cloth and fruit sits to the left, and a fan is visible at the edge.

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December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with lion-figure armrests, palms pressed together in namaste. Around him, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit on the floor offering fruit, flowers and vessels, while a man in white raises a lamp near the golden platform. A tiled wall and windows frame the open hall. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and a plain saffron wrap, consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance is only partly clear. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2009-12-06January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesA seated man in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-carved armrests, hands pressed together in anjali. Around him on the floor, devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit in rows holding small glass cups and vessels, appearing to take part in a ritual offering or padapuja. A gilded deity or ceremonial item and a tray of fruit sit at left. Windows and yellow cloth hangings frame the pavilion-like hall.2009-12-06December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesDecember 05 20092009-12-05December 07 20092009-12-07A seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-green floral garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms and a red backrest. Several people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, one seen from behind with a shaved head, others holding brass plates of offerings or pressing palms together. Behind the throne hang pinkish draped cloth and decorative pillar prints, and a small table holds fruit, a water bottle, and a plate of offerings.2009-12-05September 17 20102010-09-17A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a golden throne-like seat inside a tent-like hall, hands pressed in namaskar. Before him, a golden tray holds many small silver and brass cups, bowls and lamps, and a garland of white and red flowers hangs over the seat. Around him, devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer, including a woman in a red sari and a woman in a cream outfit. A person in orange with a shaved head sits to the right. A table at left holds a water bottle, sweets and small packets, and a red cloth hangs at the top left. Sarvadarshan padha puja style devotion appears to be taking place.2009-12-07December 05 20092009-12-05A photograph of a ritual gathering in a red-walled hall with open windows. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with a golden lion-shaped base. Before him on a gold tray are several oil lamps lit with flames, and a small kumkum-marked offering plate sits to the left. Around the tray kneel and sit about a dozen devotees: several women and men in yellow shawls, others in white clothes, a man in white with hands folded at the centre, and a woman with a long braid in white in the foreground. Some hold microphones, and a few hold their hands in prayer.2009-12-06