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A ceremonial puja hall with a figure seated on a gold-and-red throne at the upper left, draped in marigold and multicoloured garlands. On the right, a large gold throne-like seat with a decorated deity murti is heavily garlanded with red, yellow and multicoloured flower strands. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-toned shawl and straw-like hat sits on a low gold stool, with a sannyasi-style figure in pink and white beside him. Several white-clad priests sit on the floor at left, some bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads, some holding microphones. Brass plates of offerings, kalasha-style vessels, flower arrangements and bowls of grain sit in front. Pink and red curtains hang behind.

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Ceremonial scene in a hall with a golden throne-like seat draped in long garlands of red, yellow, orange and green flowers, with a golden kalasha-style shape and an orange cloth at right. In front, several men sit on low golden stools: one in a white dhoti and a pale olive cloth with a green cap, another in a rust-coloured turban and pink-and-white wrap, and a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown garment with rudraksha necklace at left. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and red cloth sits at far left near a microphone. Flower offerings and a white cloth lie on the floor at bottom left.2013-07-18A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a raised stage. In the centre, a bald, white-bearded priest in an orange-yellow dhoti and white forehead markings holds a flower garland and stands before a silver kalasha-shaped lamp stand decorated with marigold garlands. Behind him, a gold-framed throne holds a deity murti draped in multicoloured flower garlands. To the right, a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a pink sash and rudraksha beads sits beside another murti. To the left, a woman in orange robes with gold jewellery and a seated man in orange sit on a red-and-gold throne. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested, sit in front, one at a microphone. Offering plates of fruit, flowers and vermilion lie on the floor, and a dark monitor sits at the front edge.2013-07-18A temple-style ritual in a hall with a pink backdrop and gold-framed shrine. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a floral garland arrangement, adorned with beaded necklaces. In front, several shirtless priests in white dhoti sit on the floor near microphones, one seated with a long-handled ritual item. Brass vessels, a silver aarti lamp, banana leaves and marigold and rose garlands fill the foreground. On the right, a row of golden deity murti stands draped in multicoloured flower garlands. A seated man in a straw hat and beige shirt sits on a gold stool among the priests.2013-07-18A temple-style puja hall with a white floor and pink and maroon drapes. On the right, several deity murtis stand on a golden platform, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a silver-trimmed pink and gold canopy above them. In the centre, a seated man wears a light green-brown hat, a cream shawl and white dhoti, with a flower garland around his neck, seated on a gold-painted low stool. To his left, priests in white and saffron clothing sit near brass and silver puja vessels, plates and a kalasha with garlands and banana leaves, including an older bare-chested priest with a white beard. A small speaker stands on a stand behind them.2013-07-18A ceremonial puja scene in a hall with a gold-framed throne. A seated man in an orange robe and a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers sits on a gilded seat, with a second garland draped over the throne. Before him, a man in a purple shawl and grey jacket sits with hands folded. Around them, several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls, including a bald man with a tilak and a woman in white with a yellow shawl, sit with palms pressed together. Brass plates of fruit, pink lotus flowers and oil lamps are arranged on the floor. A deity murti in a gold setting with floral garlands stands behind.2010-10-12April 28 20152015-04-28July 13 20152015-07-13A seated man in a white turban and cream shawl sits on a golden throne framed by a large arch of marigolds and red roses in yellow, green, red and purple. He wears layered red and white garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a maroon-brown dhoti-style cloth. A young man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward to offer flowers, and an attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a flower garland. Gold and brass ritual vessels, hanging brass bells and floral strands decorate the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving the bhiksha offering, with his long hair and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornments distinguishing him as the central honoured figure.2013-07-22A stage event at a temple-style set with ornate gold and silver arches, a deity murti with a crown and a trident-like staff, and a seated goddess image with a red backdrop. Three men sit cross-legged at silver-footed low tables, each with a plate of orange marigold garlands. The man at centre, with long dark hair, a white-and-saffron top, a rudraksha-style mala and gold chains, speaks into a microphone on a stand. To his left a man in orange robes with a pearl necklace sits with hands joined; to his right a man in a deep red-orange turban and robe wears a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands. Behind them a seated man in orange robes gestures, and a young boy in white sits to the side.2015-09-12April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph of a puja ceremony in a temple-style hall. A bare-chested man with a shaved head and white forehead markings stands centre in a saffron-yellow dhoti and pink shawl, holding flowers. Beside him a seated man in a straw hat and white dhoti with a garland sits on a low gold seat. At right, a man in a straw hat and cream shirt sits on the floor beside a golden stool, garlanded with marigolds. Behind them, large deity murtis are heavily decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and gold crowns, with a gold throne and pink drape. In front, a fire pit made of bricks burns with a small flame, surrounded by brass and silver vessels, plates of offerings, fruit, flower petals, and a kalasha. Several seated attendants in white dhotis assist; one man in white at left tends the fire. The scene is a homa or puja ritual.2013-07-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits cross-legged before a large throne-like seat draped in garlands of yellow, red, orange, purple and green flowers. He has his hands folded in his lap and a microphone stands at his side. Behind him, two gilded statues in crowns and ornate jewellery, one raising a hand, stand within the floral arch. Silver elephant figures flank the base of the seat, and a deep red curtain forms the backdrop. The scene reads as a discourse setting before a flower-decorated seat of honour.2017-11-11