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A temple-style hall with red carpet and maroon velvet drapes shows a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a pink and white garland and saffron cloth, with his hand resting on the armrest. Probable Swamiji is seated at left; the cues are a long swept-back hair style, a pink-and-white garland and saffron clothing. Centre stage, a large deity murti is draped in red and orange cloth, adorned with white garlands, a gold-trimmed crown-like headdress and a yellow-and-purple garland, with two smaller deity murtis flanking it. At right, a priest in saffron dhoti and shawl holds a lit aarti lamp toward the deities. A painted pillar backdrop and gold-toned ritual lamps complete the setting, indicating a puja.

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September 24 20142014-09-24September 24 20142014-09-24A photograph inside a temple-style hall with red velvet curtains and a painted wall. On the left, a person in an orange-brown garment and red rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on a gold-and-red floral-decorated throne with lion figures, hands joined in front of the face. In the centre, a decorated deity murti in green and gold garments with a garland sits behind a red velvet cloth, flanked by two smaller murtis in green and pink-white dress with garlands. On the right, a man in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp aarti in front of the murtis. A shaved-headed figure stands in the background. The floor is polished with red carpets.2014-09-27October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 02 20142014-10-02Inside a temple-style hall with a golden throne-like seat and painted blue and pink pillars, a man seated on a red-cushioned gold throne sits with hands folded in namaskar, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl. Beside him stands a painted deity figure holding a trident and a lamp, with a golden lion beside the throne. In the centre, a deity murti sits in a gold arch under a garland of marigolds and orange flowers, with a smaller figure in front and brass oil lamps on the floor. On the right, a bald priest in maroon and gold robes raises a silver aarti tray with lit lamps toward the deity. A ceiling fan and a red curtain are visible; this appears to be a puja or aarti at the front of the hall.2013-09-27A stage with red curtains at a temple-style event. On the left, a seated figure in a rust-brown robe and turban, with a pink flower garland and hands folded in namaskar, sits on a gold and leopard-print throne decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands. Centre-right, a deity murti in pink and gold garments and a crown sits on a gold-framed arch with an orange cloth backdrop and garlands. On the right, a shirtless man in an orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft beside a golden carved panel. Oil lamp and garlanded throne setting with a sannyasi-style attendant; a pink flower garland hangs on the seated figure.2017-11-11September 27 20132013-09-27A photograph of a temple stage with golden thrones decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and multicoloured canopies. Three deity murtis sit on the thrones: a small figure on the left, a central figure with a golden lion-mount and a red-and-gold canopy, and a figure on the right in blue and pink garments. Stone lion figures flank the centre. In the middle foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits with palms pressed together in prayer, a red mala around his neck. On the left a young attendant in an orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp for aarti. Red velvet drapes hang behind, and rose petals are scattered on the stage.2017-12-01A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a gold throne and a golden shrine arch framed in magenta. On the left, a long-haired man in orange clothing with a red and white garland and gold necklaces sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned gold throne; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), seated in a presentation with long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing and gold necklaces. On the right, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes kneels on a white floor holding a small lamp or ritual vessel. Behind them, deity murtis stand decorated with yellow and pink garlands, with a snake form arching above. A small red-clad figure and a blue-clad figure sit before the murtis, and a red carpet lies on the floor.2013-07-20A photograph of a stage set for a satsang with red curtains behind it. At centre, a seated man wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold armbands, with hands resting in his lap. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a large arrangement of multicoloured flower garlands. Golden statues flank the throne, including two standing female figures with hands folded in namaskar. Flanking the stage are two deity murtis draped in floral garlands, one in gold and one with a crown and jewellery. On the left a standing attendant in orange clothes raises a lit oil lamp toward the murti.2017-11-27 +1 copiesStage photograph of a satsang set in a hall with red curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits center-front with palms pressed together before a microphone and a silver-framed panel. Behind him, a golden throne-like seat holds a deity murti decorated with flower garlands, flanked by golden lion figures and a golden horse-like vehicle. To the right, a golden throne holds a deity murti in pink and blue silk with flower garlands; to the left, a golden throne holds a murti adorned with a necklace. Colourful umbrella canopies hang above the thrones. A bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth stands at far left holding a lit lamp. Oil lamps and flower petals are scattered on the stage floor.2017-12-01