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A photograph of a temple-style stage at a ceremony. A figure with long dark hair and a white tilak sits on a gold and cream throne decorated with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, purple and yellow flowers. Around the dais, several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes and ceremonial gold necklaces stand barefoot on a red carpet, one holding a fan-like object. A man in white clothes and a woman in a purple sari stand nearby, with a young girl in a blue and yellow outfit and another girl in teal in the foreground. Devotees in white and older women in white saris watch from the sides. Several people in white are arranged closely around the throne area.

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A photograph of a temple-hall darshan scene in front of a tall floral backdrop of red, yellow, orange and purple flower garlands with a gold ornamental top. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and an orange cloth around his waist stands centrally on a raised platform beside a throne draped with a striped cloth. Around him, devotees in orange and maroon robes with gold borders and white forehead marks assist, and a girl in white and a woman in teal sari bow or reach forward. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand at the left, and a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right. a person in the central figure's posture on the throne platform: long hair, bare-chested with ornate bead necklace and orange waist cloth; he is presented as the focus of devotees.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage with a floral backdrop of yellow, red and purple garlands. Centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged shawl and beaded necklaces holds a trident and sits near a white-draped table. Around them, saffron-robed men and women with shaved or bare heads, sandalwood or vibhuti markings and rudraksha-style necklaces stand and sit. Several devotees in casual clothes, including a man in a white shirt and grey jeans, a woman in pink and two young children in orange and pink, approach the table. A central figure in saffron appears to be the ceremony's focus, while the stage features gold-leaf carved panels and a cloth-covered altar.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a temple-style ritual in a decorated hall. A large deity murti or sacred image is adorned with a bold garland of marigolds and flowers in red, purple, yellow and green, and a golden crown-like canopy hangs above. A trident stands at the centre. Several priests in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with gold-bordered wraps, attend the altar, while others in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts stand nearby. Devotees in white and saffron clothing, including women in saffron saris, stand in a semicircle with hands folded. A video camera is visible at left. Attendants perform the abhishekam or puja at the altar.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Photo of a ceremonial event on a red-carpeted stage before a backdrop of flower garlands in red, yellow and purple. A central figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace, a bare chest and an orange-saffron dhoti stands holding a silver trident, with a white tilak on the forehead. Around him, saffron-robed men with shaved heads wear gold-bordered orange dhotis and white forehead markings, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands among them. Women in orange and yellow saris and white garments stand at right. A gold-decorated seat and a metal pot are visible on the stage. The setting suggests a satsang-style gathering with devotees.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large floral garland backdrop in yellow, red and purple. A seated figure on a gold throne-like seat wears an orange-saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold neckwear, with a tilak on the forehead. a person is seated centrally, hands folded in his lap. Around him, several women in orange and maroon saris with gold borders stand and kneel with hands joined in respect, and a woman in white with a grey shawl folds her hands nearby. A man in white shirt and trousers bends forward near the seat. A man with a shaved head and white-marked forehead in orange stands at the upper left. A video camera on a tripod is at the right edge, and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-03-10