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A photograph inside a temple hall with pale marble walls and a golden ornate throne. A bare-chested elderly man in orange-saffron dhoti sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned gilded throne, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and arms, a gold headband, layered rudraksha malas and a gold bangle, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Beside him stands a bald attendant in white. In the foreground a devotee in saffron-orange robes lies prostrate on the wooden floor on a red cloth scattered with pink flower petals. A small wooden footstool, a silver cup and an oil lamp sit nearby, with a stone pillar and a white altar behind.

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Inside a marble-walled hall, two ornate gilded thrones with red cushions face the viewer. On the left sits a man with long dark hair under a gold headband, wearing a rudraksha-style gold necklace and maroon-orange robes, hands resting in his lap holding an orange cloth. On the right sits a shaved-headed elderly man in a dark rudraksha mala and maroon robes, with a small silver offering plate before him. Behind them a man in white clothes holds a large red and gold ceremonial fan. In the foreground a devotee in orange robes prostrates flat on the polished floor.2012-05-07Two devotees in saffron-orange robes prostrate face-down on a polished stone floor in a temple hall, one with a rudraksha mala hanging from the neck. Seated on ornate gold thrones with red cushions are two men in orange robes: the one on the left holds a small golden vessel, while the seated man on the right, bare-chested with a white-beaded head band and rudraksha mala, has his hands resting on the throne arm. Standing onlookers in white dhotis and a teal sari watch from the background, and pink flower petals lie scattered on the floor. The a person cue is visible in the seated figure on the right, but his appearance is not decisive enough for a confident identification.2012-05-09 +1 copiesA temple interior shows two men seated on ornate gold thrones with red cushions. The seated man on the left wears orange robes, a red-and-white garland of beads and a headband, holding a small golden vessel. The seated man on the right is bald, bare-chested, wears orange cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and a sandalwood forehead mark, and holds a small white cloth. Standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad devotees surround them, and a devotee lies prostrate in the foreground in full pranam. Stone pillars and a polished stone floor complete the setting.2012-05-09Two seated men on ornate gilded thrones in a temple hall with marble-clad walls and pillars. The man on the right, bare-chested with a shaved head and a saffron-orange wrap, wears a rudraksha mala and a headband, and rests his hands on the throne arm. Beside him, a younger man in an orange-red garment with a red headband sits on the second throne. In front, a devotee in orange and yellow clothing prostrates full length on the wooden floor, and another in orange with a mala sits with folded hands. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl, and onlookers in the background, watch. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor.2012-05-09 +1 copiesAn elderly bald man in orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with white sacred ash markings on his arms and forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, bows deeply with hands folded near the floor on a dark red mat. Behind him stands a younger man in saffron clothing with a long beaded garland, and a golden ornate throne with red cushions sits in the marble hall beside another throne. A stone pillar and white decorated doorway frame the room, with a small table holding flower offerings on the right.2012-05-14 +1 copiesMay 14 20122012-05-14A photo inside a temple-like hall with polished stone floors and a gold-framed throne. A bald, bare-chested elderly man with white tripundra marks on his forehead and a gold-beaded rudraksha mala sits on a red-orange cushioned seat, holding a small object in his hand. Beside him, a smiling man in orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-beaded necklace, sits on a gilded chair. A devotee in white clothing with a gold border bows low on the floor before the seated figure, with a silver plate, cup and marigold-like petals nearby. Another man in orange stands at the left edge. The seated elder appears to be an ascetic receiving reverence, with no clear identification beyond roles.2012-04-11A photograph inside a temple-like hall showing a bald, bare-chested elderly priest seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He wears orange-saffron cloth tied at the waist, a rudraksha mala around his neck, a gold armlet, and a white forehead mark with a headband. He holds a silver tray of pink rose petals with both hands. Beside him stands a second person in an orange-saffron garment with gold borders, and another person is partly visible at the top edge. Pink petals are scattered on the wooden floor, a folded orange cloth lies on the right, and a small wooden stool with a tray holds a metal cup and offerings. Gold lamps stand in the background.2012-05-08A photograph inside a temple hall with a polished golden-brown floor scattered with pink flower petals. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a dark headband sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and gold lion-arm supports, holding a small brass vessel. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a headband sits on the same throne. Two devotees in white shirts and grey trousers kneel and bow low before the throne. Behind, two attendants in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand, one holding an orange-and-blue round plate, with a small shrine with lamps at the back. The seated figure on the left shows distinctive long hair, a headband and orange-saffron clothing; this is a person as a seated honoured teacher.2012-05-09Indoor photograph in a temple-like hall with polished stone walls and pillars. Two gilded thrones with red cushions dominate the scene. On the left sits a man in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, a tilak and a fillet headband, while on the right an elderly bald man with a white forehead marking, bare upper body, orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala is seated, pointing a hand toward an offering plate. In front, a man in white robes kneels beside a prostrating young man in white with a rudraksha mala. Standing devotees in saffron, white dhoti and a green-and-gold sari watch from the background. Metal bowls and a small offering sit on the red seat. A plain satsang-style gathering with ritual honouring of the seated figures.2012-05-08A photograph inside a temple-like room with gold-leaf embossed panels and a golden arched backrest behind a seated figure. A bald man with a white and red forehead mark, a beaded necklace of dark rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant, and orange cloth around his waist holds a small silver dish near a glass vessel, and bends forward with his hand on a kneeling woman. She wears an orange sari with gold borders, gold bangles, a gold hair ornament and a bun, and bows low with hands together. Another bald man in orange stands in the background at right. A camera on a tripod is at the lower left.2012-05-02May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copies