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A photo of a ceremony on a raised stage backdropped by a painted banyan tree and sunset scene. A figure seated on a gold-rimmed throne, wearing a red-orange robe with a gold necklace, raises a hand in greeting. A shaved-headed priest in orange-red dhoti and rudraksha mala at left holds an oil lamp cluster toward the seated figure. Seated devotees in white, green and orange-red garments face the stage, and a trident stands beside the throne.

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A ritual gathering on a stage before a painted backdrop of a large tree with hanging aerial roots and a sunset temple scene. A seated figure on a golden circular throne with a red-orange cloth, long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala, raises a hand in blessing. In the foreground a bald priest in orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold trim holds a tray of lit oil lamps. Seated devotees in red, orange, white and green garments surround them, and a trident stands to the right beside a deity murti adorned with garlands.2014-12-29A photograph of a puja at a stage set with a painted backdrop of a large green banyan tree against a sunset landscape. A seated figure in a gold-framed throne in the centre wears an orange-red garment and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in greeting; the throne and seated figure are the focal point. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl, with tilak, holds a tray of lit oil lamps toward the throne. Devotees sit on the green mat in orange, white and cream clothing, some in red-and-gold shawls, and a man in a pale green kurta sits center. A trident stands to the right of the throne and a kalasha is near the front, amid potted palms and plants.2014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29A ceremonial hall scene where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree over water at sunset. Around the raised platform, devotees sit in rows: women in red and cream saris, a girl in white with a long braid, and men and women in white or cream clothing with red-orange shawls. Brass lamps, a trident stand, potted palms and a garlanded deity murti line the sides of the stage.2014-12-29A seated figure on an ornate golden throne-like chair sits centrally before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree over a lake at sunset. He wears an orange-red garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. A large silver trident stands to the right. Around the raised stage, about twenty people sit in white and cream clothes, some in orange-red shawls and saris, many with folded hands, in a satsang or puja setting. Potted palms and decorative ritual objects line the stage, and deity murti with gold garlands sit on side platforms at left and right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by his long swept-back hair, orange-red clothing, rudraksha mala and gold pendant, seated as the central presiding figure.2014-12-29A ceremony on a raised stage in an ornate hall with wooden panelling and a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree beside still water at sunset. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a trident standing nearby, and yellow-orange flower garlands below. In front, a bald priest with a sacred thread wears a saffron-orange shawl and stands holding a lit multi-tier oil lamp arrangement. Around him, seated devotees in white and red-bordered saris and white dhotis sit on the floor, some holding lamps and offerings. A woman in a red blouse and white sari kneels nearby. Ornate golden deity murtis with garlands stand at the sides. The scene resembles a paada pooja with aarti.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold-toned necklace, sits on a large gilded throne before a painted backdrop of a great banyan tree at dusk. A standing priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward the throne. Several devotees in white and red garments sit cross-legged on the stage floor holding lit oil lamps and offerings, while a tall silver trident stands beside the throne. Potted palms and gold-trimmed panels frame the scene, consistent with a paada pooja (foot-worship) ritual.2014-12-30December 29 20142014-12-29Photograph of a ritual in a decorated hall. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white beaded sacred thread, holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with several lit flames toward a seated figure on a gold-rimmed throne against a painted backdrop of a large green banyan tree and a sunset. The seated figure wears an orange-red cloth and a gold necklace; the appearance is uncertain, so the identity is not established. Around them sit devotees: women in gold and red saris, a man in a light green kurta, and others in white and red garments. A silver trident stands to the right of the throne. Lit oil lamps and green palm plants fill the stage.2014-12-29A photograph of an evening puja on a stage set with a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and a sunset sky. A shaven-headed attendant in red-orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left holding a tall lit multi-tiered brass lamp. Devotees in white and red sit cross-legged on the floor, some holding small brass lamps, and a silver trident stands beside the throne.2014-12-30