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Indoor photograph of a devotional gathering in a temple hall with a pink-stone shrine. At the centre of the shrine, a seated deity murti in green garments is garlanded, flanked by two standing saints in orange robes. A person in an orange robe and orange headwear sits on a raised platform in front, with a seated crowd of devotees in white, pink, red and blue saris and white shirts on the floor and bench-side below. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and an empty carved wooden throne with garlands sits to the right. a person: the figure in orange robe and orange headwear on the platform, appearance-based only. Several devotees have flowers in their hair.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with a raised platform holding a shrine. Behind the platform are framed portraits of a saffron-robed figure and deity murtis draped in marigold garlands, including a seated murti in green with a crown. A man in a white shirt and a standing attendant in white stand on the platform. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on the floor in front of the platform, surrounded by seated devotees in white and pastel clothing, some with flowers in their hair. A man in a checked shirt speaks into a microphone at left, and a brass oil lamp sits on the floor.A photograph inside a temple hall with a cream-coloured wall and a pillar on the left, where a crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing an altar. On the altar behind are three garlanded deity murtis, a Sai Baba-style portrait with flower garlands, and a brass oil lamp. Several women in pale saris and men in white and striped shirts sit nearby, and a black speaker stands by the pillar. Roughly two dozen physical people are visible across the frame, many partially cut off at the edges.July 23 20122012-07-23A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. Behind him stand gilded figures, a trident is visible at right, and golden lion-like carvings flank the dais. Before him sits a seated assembly of devotees: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white and cream saris, one in a gold blouse, all facing the throne on a red-draped platform. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan, with the seated figure presented as a person, giving guidance to the gathered devotees.2015-07-31A photograph of a satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees on the floor facing a raised golden dais. Two people sit on ornate gold thrones with red cushions, one in orange robes at left and one in a dark-red-brown robe at right, both facing the audience. A third person in orange sits at the far right edge on a dark throne. Many devotees wear white, orange shawls, and printed cotton saris, with flower garlands in some women's braids. Polished marble-like walls, brass stands and a small plant decorate the hall. The page indicates a 2012 Madurai satsang, but the image itself shows no legible event name. a person is present only as an appearance-based candidate, so identity remains uncertain.2012-07-23Indoor satsang hall with marble-clad walls and a raised stage holding two ornate gold thrones with red cushions. Two seated figures occupy the thrones; the left one wears orange-red robes and the right one wears a dark red garment. A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the polished floor, many wearing white kurtas or saris with orange shawls, some in pale and teal clothing. Brass lamps stand on the stage railing. Ceiling fans and speakers are visible. The gathering appears to be a seated discourse.2012-07-23A photograph of a satsang inside a richly decorated temple hall with gilded lion-figure pillars and an ornate golden canopy. A seated figure in the centre wears a red and gold turban, a gold necklace and a red garment, backed by a heavy garland of yellow, green and red flowers and a golden throne-like structure. Flanking the central figure are painted and gilded deity sculptures, including one holding a trident. Around 20 devotees sit on a red-draped platform with their backs to the camera, mostly in white clothes, one woman in a yellow blouse and white sari, and a man in a lavender shirt. Brass offering plates sit at the front edge of the platform.2015-07-31Large indoor satsang hall with red walls and ornate golden shrines decorated with deity murtis garlanded in red and orange flowers. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-gold turban sits on a brown leather throne at the front, the central figure of the gathering. Many seated devotees fill the floor in white clothes and red-orange shawls, with several women in orange, pink and green saris. Some people in the foreground face the front, and a camera operator stands near the shrine. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes and a turban, a classic presentation cue, though the face is not used for identification. Mandala process session setting.2015-07-132004 - Pada Puja in Madurai Shirdi sai Baba templeJuly 31 20152015-07-31November 22 20102010-11-22July 31 20152015-07-31