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Indoor temple scene with a dark wall and wooden door. On the left, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a beaded necklace sits on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Brass oil lamps hang from chains above, and a golden lion-form stands at the throne's base. Around the lower centre, several devotees sit on the floor in white and light clothing, some in white saris and white kurta-style shirts, with steel trays of fruit, flowers and offerings before them. A woman in navy top sits near the doorway, and a garlanded deity murti stands on the right. Overall, a seated devotee-gathering with puja offerings.

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February 17 20152015-02-17Indoor photo of a seated figure on a golden throne with an ornate gold lion-head armrest, decorated with a flower garland and gold oil lamps hanging above. The seated figure wears an orange-red cloth and a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial gold necklace; the face is partly turned and not clearly visible, so the identity is uncertain. Standing beside the throne is an attendant in an orange turban and orange clothing. In front, a group of devotees sits on the floor around brass thalis holding flowers, fruit, kumkum and lamps, a puja setting. Women in white and cream saris and men in white shirts and dhotis sit close together. Behind them a door is decorated with garlands and a tray of fruit sits nearby.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17Interior temple scene with a seated figure on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with a golden lion or simha form, in front of a wall of colourful flower garlands in purple, yellow, white and green. The seated person wears an orange-red garment, a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, and holds hands in a calm pose. Hanging brass lamps with flames and bells are above. Several devotees sit on the floor before silver trays of flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red tilak sits nearby, and a man in white shirt with folded hands kneels in front. A shaved-headed woman in white sits at the lower edge. Behind, a wooden studded door and a window air conditioner, with a garlanded deity murti visible at the right edge.2015-02-17Indoor ritual scene in a temple-like room with a dark wall, an orange-brown wooden door and an air conditioner. A seated figure on a gold lion-armrested throne with red-orange clothing and a red garland is in front, hands raised in namaste, with a rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments, and brass oil lamps hang from chains nearby. Several devotees sit on the floor with brass thalis of fruit, flowers and offerings, including a woman in white and a man in white with a grey beard. Garlands of marigolds and roses frame the right side, and a tray of fruit sits on a table behind.2015-02-17Photograph of a golden ceremonial throne decorated with a garland of purple, yellow, white and red flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, bangles and a rust-orange wrap, sits on the throne with palms joined in greeting and a smile. Golden lion-shaped armrests flank the seat, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Seated devotees in white and dark clothes, including a woman in white and a bald man in white, face the throne near plates of offerings with flowers, fruit and sweets. Hanging brass lamps and a wall air conditioner appear in the background, with a wooden lattice door on the right.2015-02-17Photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved armrest, draped in a saffron-orange wrap and wearing a long rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. Wrist bands and a gold necklace are visible. Behind him a floral garland of purple, yellow, white and red blossoms covers the backdrop. Devotees in white and dark clothes kneel before silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, with brass oil lamps hanging nearby. A man in a dark robe with an orange sash stands near the throne. a person: the seated figure has long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne in the place of honour.2015-02-17A photograph inside a gilded shrine room. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe, a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant and gold armband, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, eyes closed in meditation. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne. Behind him a gilded figure of a seated deity murti stands beside floral garlands in red, yellow and purple. Before the throne, several women in white and dark saris sit on the floor with silver trays of flowers, fruit and offerings, one holding a small object, while a bald man in white sits at the lower right. Brass oil lamps stand at left and hanging lamps are above, with a wall air conditioner and a bowl of fruit at right.2015-02-17A photograph inside a small black-walled room where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, a red flower garland and multiple beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and figure motifs. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor holding silver thali trays with flowers, fruit and oil lamps, and brass hanging lamps and bells hang above. Several women wear white, orange and red saris. A wall-mounted air conditioner and a wooden lattice panel are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial beaded necklaces, seated on a golden throne.2013-05-25February 17 20152015-02-17December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a satsang inside an ornate golden temple room. A figure seated on a gold-carved throne with a lion-faced armrest wears an orange-red saffron wrap, an orange turban and a white flower garland, and has a dark rudraksha-style necklace visible. Golden oil lamps hang above and sit beside the throne, and brass bells hang from chains. In front, a group of devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor with brass trays of small lamps, flower offerings and red blossoms. A few people wear white clothes with orange-red shawls; one older man in white wears a beaded necklace. A large carved wooden door stands at right. The seated figure on the throne may match a person's appearance through the saffron and turban cues, but identity is uncertain.2014-09-07