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A photograph inside an ornate temple shrine decorated with gold-painted arches, a golden canopy, and a large golden deity murti or throne-like form draped in layers of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and white. A man in a maroon turban and saffron-colored garment stands near the centre of the garlanded shrine. In the foreground, a bald older man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl and long rudraksha mala presses his palms together in namaskar. Beside him a woman in a cream and white sari wears a long rudraksha mala and smiles. Other devotees in white and pastel clothing, including a young girl in pink, crowd around the shrine, and a white-shirted man stands at the right edge. Brass lamps and a small golden lion-like sculpture are visible near the shrine entrance.

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July 31 20152015-07-31Photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall with gold lion sculptures, a golden canopy and a flower-garlanded central seat or throne. A man in a saffron-and-gold cloth wearing a red-and-gold turban and a rudraksha mala sits or stands before the garlands, with several devotees around him. In the foreground, a bald elderly man in a white dhoti and a woman in a cream sari with a brown-red shawl stand with hands joined in namaste. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands with his back to the camera, and others in white and saffron-toned clothing move through the scene, with a girl in red and yellow near the centre. The setting suggests a temple darshan or satsang gathering. Visible text in the photograph's corner reads a copyright credit and archive source.2015-07-31A crowded temple interior where devotees gather before a large seated figure decorated with garlands of yellow, red and pink flowers. A woman in a pink garland sits at the centre within the floral arch. Two tall painted guardian figures with gold crowns and jewellery flank the shrine. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a rudraksha-style necklace looks downward. A bald man in saffron cloth and a gold chain stands at left, while a man in a brown shirt bends forward to offer respect near the shrine. Children in traditional dress, including a girl in a blue and white sari, stand among the crowd.2013-07-22A photograph of a temple-style hall with ornate gold pillars and carved lion sculptures. A central figure sits on a gold throne draped in a heavy garland of yellow, green, red and white flowers, wearing an orange-red turban, a beaded mala and gold necklaces, with a gold kalasha-like crown above. Flanking him are two large gold deity murti with raised hands, one holding a trident. Around the red stage, about a dozen devotees sit with their backs to the camera, many in white dhotis and shawls, one woman in a white sari with a yellow blouse. The setting suggests a satsang or Guru Purnima celebration.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a satsang inside a richly decorated temple hall with gilded lion-figure pillars and an ornate golden canopy. A seated figure in the centre wears a red and gold turban, a gold necklace and a red garment, backed by a heavy garland of yellow, green and red flowers and a golden throne-like structure. Flanking the central figure are painted and gilded deity sculptures, including one holding a trident. Around 20 devotees sit on a red-draped platform with their backs to the camera, mostly in white clothes, one woman in a yellow blouse and white sari, and a man in a lavender shirt. Brass offering plates sit at the front edge of the platform.2015-07-31A photograph inside a temple-style hall at a Guru Purnima satsang. A man with long dark hair, wearing a reddish-orange garment and rudraksha mala, sits on a golden-brown throne-like seat beneath a large floral garland of yellow, white and red flowers. A microphone stands in front of him. A bald priest in an orange-yellow dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a small golden vessel and applies or offers something to the seated man. Around them devotees in white saris and white clothes, many wearing red shawls, sit or kneel and reach toward the seat. A golden deity figure and decorated pillars frame the scene. Some faces are partially hidden by people in the foreground.2015-07-31A photograph of a Guru Purnima satsang in a gold-decorated temple hall. A seated figure at the centre wears an orange-red turban, a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland, and raises his hand in a teaching gesture from a gold throne framed by a large garland of yellow, red and green flowers. Golden lion sculptures and gilded deity figures flank the dais, and a trident stands at the right. Several seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris, one woman in a yellow blouse, face the dais with their backs to the camera, and an oil lamp is visible at right. The page identifies the figure as Swamiji (probable) on the basis of the turban, robe, mala and garland.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph inside a colourfully decorated temple hall at a Guru Purnima-style ceremony. A seated figure in an orange-brown robe, with a gold necklace and beaded mala, sits on a throne-like seat framed by a large garland of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers beneath a golden umbrella canopy. Two tall painted deity murtis with raised hands and crowns flank the seat. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris crowd around the seat, with a woman in orange at lower centre. Brass oil lamps and a decorated pillar frame the scene.2013-07-22A photograph inside an ornate temple-style hall with gilded lion and deity figures flanking a throne. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and red garment, wearing rudraksha beads and gold necklaces, raises both hands in blessing on a garlanded golden throne backed by yellow, orange and green marigold garlands and a golden canopy. Standing deity figures with golden crowns and a trident are at the sides. Devotees sit in rows in white dhotis and mundus and yellow saris facing the throne, and a flame is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, ornate red and gold clothing, rudraksha beads and gold necklaces; the page indicates attendance.2015-07-31A photograph inside a temple shrine where a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a gold necklace and a red-and-white garland, sits before a large floral-garlanded throne decorated with red, yellow and white marigold and rose garlands under a golden umbrella. Flanking the throne are two tall painted deity statues with crowns, gold jewellery and garlands. In front, a group of devotees stands closely: a man in a white shirt, a man in a striped green shirt, an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt, and several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders and one in a maroon saree. Their hands are folded or reaching toward the seated figure.2013-07-22