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A photograph of an open-sided temple pavilion with a corrugated roof, decorated with orange triangular pennants bearing black emblems and hanging woven cloth bands in blue, red and cream. Mats cover the stone floor. At the far end a raised stone platform holds a deity murti decorated with orange cloth, garlands and flowers, with red curtains framing it and a small flame burning before it. One person sits cross-legged on a mat near the centre, facing the shrine, and a chair stands at the right edge.

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December 24 20082008-12-24Interior of a long, covered hall with a corrugated roof and white-washed walls, photographed from the entrance. At the far end stands a decorated shrine with a deity murti surrounded by red and orange garlands and flowers, with lamps lit before it. Tall hanging fabric banners in blue, red, white and orange with yellow tassels line the walls. Two or three people in white and orange clothing are near the shrine, one kneeling in a red cloth at the side. Framed pictures hang on the side walls, and a small platform with a white base and offerings sits on the floor in front of the shrine.2007-12-10December 24 20082008-12-24December 10 20072007-12-10Interior view down a long central aisle of a covered hall with a metal corrugated roof and steel railings lining the walkway. At the far end stands a shrine with a deity murti dressed in yellow and red, flanked by orange drapes, a framed portrait on an altar stand, and red-and-white decorations. Seated devotees fill both sides of the aisle, many in white and light clothing, facing the shrine. Hanging dark textile banners decorate the walls.2009-12-12Wide view of an open-sided covered hall with a corrugated metal roof on steel posts. Tall cylindrical fabric pennants in orange, red and blue hang along both sides, and small orange flags are strung across the openings. At the far end a shrine holds a deity murti decorated with garlands, with red curtains framing it. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing walk and stand near the shrine area, and a few seated figures are near the floor. The paved floor is bare and the hall is lit by daylight through the roof.2006-12-31December 27 20072007-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a covered open-sided pavilion at an ashram, where a crowd of devotees stands in rows facing a shrine. Most wear white and cream ritual clothing, while some women wear orange and brown saris and a few men wear orange shawls. At the far end, a deity murti is decorated with garlands and sits before draped red and pink cloth with a plinth of oil lamps in front. Tall patterned cloth banners with bird and floral motifs hang along the walls, and a bright blue flag-like umbrella shows through the trees outside. No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance.2008-01-20Wide view from the back of a covered hall where a large seated crowd, mostly in white and light clothing, sits on mats facing a shrine. On a raised stone dais, a deity murti and garlanded figures stand under pink drapes and a central arch, with an orange-robed figure beside the shrine. Two people in orange and white stand at the left near the dais, and a man bends forward at the right edge. Tall striped and orange tassel banners hang from the ceiling, and a bird motif appears on the decorations. Several people in the crowd are partially visible, and the setting suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2008-01-17A large open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and orange pennant strings hung across the ceiling. Several people in orange and white clothing sit on the sandy floor in rows, some on small mats, while others stand or move between them. Colourful vertical banners in blue, red, yellow and green patterns line the sides. At the far end, a small shrine area with a deity murti and red curtains is visible. A white wooden table with shelves stands at the left edge.2007-01-08A photograph of a covered open-sided hall where a large seated crowd faces a raised stone stage at the far end. Many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in white, cream and muted clothing, with some in dark sweaters and saris. On the stage, several people in saffron and orange robes and white garments stand around an altar decorated with red and pink drapery, flowers and a deity murti or framed image. Tall woven banners in red, green, blue and orange hang from the pillars, and orange lanterns are fixed to the walls. The scene resembles a satsang gathering in progress. The audience numbers roughly several dozen people.2008-01-17A covered open hall with a corrugated metal roof and red-and-white striped pillars shows devotees seated on mats facing a shrine with a gilded arch framing a pair of deity murti in red and gold garments, with a brass kalasha and oil lamps placed before them. Several seated devotees in white clothes sit in the foreground on a mat, and a robed figure stands near the shrine. Another seated figure in orange clothing sits at the left behind a metal railing. The scene has a quiet, dim atmosphere with red curtains and a small harmonium-like instrument at right.2013-05-13