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Photograph of a ritual puja inside a dark-walled shrine room with a golden wooden door at right. A seated figure on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, lion-shaped armrests and a golden crown wears an orange cloth and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a silver ceremonial staff beside him; his face and body are partly visible at left. A woman in an orange sari and a rudraksha-style necklace kneels with hands folded in prayer at the centre, beside a yellow-draped table holding silver plates and offerings. Men in white and orange ritual cloth with rudraksha malas perform the aarti, one holding a lit flame and another holding a lamp. Brass oil lamps hang from chains overhead, and a deity murti stands at the far right edge. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears seated on the throne, identifiable by the long hair under the crown, ornate gold clothing and garland, with the seated central figure as the subject.

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September 03 20172017-09-03A photograph inside a gold-decorated shrine room during a puja. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions wears a gold crown, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange-brown cloth, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a small figure. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps are suspended above. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi sits with hands folded in front of a yellow-covered table holding a flower garland and silver plates of offerings. Another woman in a white sari and a man in white dhoti hold lit oil lamps, and a man in white dhoti lifts a lamp at the right edge. A grey cabinet and a wall air conditioner appear in the background.2017-09-03A photograph inside a room with a gilded ornate throne decorated with golden lion figures and a leopard-print cushion. A man seated on the throne wears a gold crown, an orange-red garment, and a pink and white flower garland, holding a ceremonial staff with a golden top. Beside him a woman in an orange sari with hands folded sits at a yellow table with silver plates, while a man in white holds a lit oil lamp. Brass oil lamps hang from chains above, and a grey metal cabinet and wall air conditioner appear behind them.2017-09-03Indoor ritual scene in a dark-walled room with brass oil lamps and hanging bells. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion heads wears a gold crown, a red-and-orange robe, and a long pink and white flower garland; he holds a gold-topped staff. a person by appearance cues (crown, ornate throne, garland, orange robe) but seated and face not used for identification. Opposite, a woman in an orange blouse with hands folded in prayer kneels, while two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and one with white tilak hold lit lamps over brass plates. A gold-covered table holds silver plates of fruit and a flower tray with red blossoms. A grey cabinet and red wall air conditioner sit in the background.2017-09-03A photograph in a golden ornate interior showing a seated figure on a gold throne with leopard-print and tiger-striped cushions, wearing a golden crown, a rust-orange robe and a long pink-and-white garland, with hands joined in namaste. Before the throne a long golden table holds a flower arrangement with marigolds and a tray with food offerings. Three devotees stand at the table in orange-saffron clothes: a woman in orange holding a small brass item, a woman in orange with hands folded, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holding a small lamp. Brass bells and oil lamps hang above, and a wall-mounted air conditioner is visible at right. The seated figure has crown, saffron clothing and garland cues, so the appearance is a probable match for Swamiji in the role of the seated person being honoured.2017-09-01A photograph of a ritual scene in a shrine room. On the left, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a gold crown-like headdress wears a pink-and-white flower garland and a saffron-red cloth; a silver staff with a serpent-shaped top and a lit oil lamp stand beside him, and the figure's hand is raised in blessing. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits in front of a low golden table laid with brass thalis of flowers and offerings. Two men in saffron and white sit at right, one bare-chested with a mala and one in a dark shirt, with a brass lamp nearby. Hanging brass lamps, a closed grey cabinet and a pink wall air conditioner complete the room.2017-09-03Indoor ritual scene in a dark-walled hall with a grey metal cabinet, a wall-mounted air conditioner and hanging brass bells and oil lamps. On the left, a figure seated on a leopard-print cushioned seat wears a gold crown, a pink-and-white flower garland and a red-orange cloth, holding a silver staff-like ritual implement. Beside him, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha-style necklace sits with palms joined. Two men in white dhotis with bare upper bodies, one with vibhuti marks, sit with hands folded. Round silver trays holding oil lamps, flowers and offerings rest on a yellow table in the foreground. A colourful painted deity figure stands at the right edge.2017-09-03September 03 20172017-09-03September 03 20172017-09-03Interior of a shrine with a golden throne on the left where a man wearing a gold crown, pink and white flower garland and a leopard-print cushion sits with a golden ceremonial staff. Gold and brass oil lamps hang from above and a lit lamp stands at the lower left. At the right, a woman in an orange sari with a beaded necklace sits behind a low golden table holding a flower-decorated plate, and a man in white with rudraksha beads and saffron garments sits beside silver trays of flowers and offerings. A dark wall, grey cabinet and red-lit wall air conditioner stand behind, with a wooden panelled door on the right.2017-09-03A photograph inside a golden-accented shrine room. On the left, a man seated on a gold throne with leopard-print cushioning and a tiger-skin cloth wears a rust-orange dhoti, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold crown, and holds a silver trident-like staff. Golden lion figures flank the throne. In the centre foreground, a golden table holds silver plates of flowers and offering bowls. Behind it sit a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala, and bare-chested men with sacred markings and malas. Hanging brass lamps and an oil lamp are visible, and a gold-studded wooden door stands at right. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, wearing a crown, rust-orange dress, garland and rudraksha-style adornment. Attendants perform puja offerings.2017-09-03A photograph inside a ritual hall with a gilded throne carved with a lion figure and a leopard-print cushion. A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a gold crown, white flower garland, red wrist threads and a white forehead mark holds his palms together in namaste. Around a low table of silver plates with flower petals, several women in white saris and red blouses and a shaved-headed man hold small brass oil lamps and kumkum-marked hands in aarti. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps are visible on the black wall. Probable Swamiji (crown, maroon robe, garland and red wrist threads on the throne), seated and performing a puja.2017-07-07