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A photograph of a ritual at a temple-like hall with marigold garlands and a golden lion-shaped figure. A seated figure on a gold-and-cream sofa wears a rust-red turban, a red-orange robe and a long necklace of rudraksha beads and amber-coloured beads. A standing priest in white dhoti with gold border and a black bead mala holds a small offering of white powder. A shaved-headed man in saffron cloth stands at left. A woman in a purple sari bends forward, and two people in the foreground, one a woman in purple, look on. A brass lamp and a golden deity figure appear in the background. Several people are visible, including partly visible figures at edges.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange robe, wearing layered rudraksha and green-bead malas, receiving an offering from a hand held out toward him. Behind him stands a golden lion-headed throne arm and a large garland of yellow and red marigolds. To the left, a bald priest with white tripundra marks and a saffron cloth, and a white-clad priest with a rudraksha mala, stand attending. Seated women in the foreground, one holding a small gold box, are facing the seated figure. A golden lion-head ornament appears at the lower right.2015-07-31A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron robe, with a long tiered rudraksha-style necklace of gold and beads, extends a hand offering prasad to devotees. Behind him a large garland of marigolds and red roses drapes a golden structure, and a golden lion-headed armrest is visible. Beside him a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with ash marks and a bead mala leans in, and a white-clad priest with a sacred thread stands nearby. A woman in a gold-bordered sari and a child reach toward the offering, while another devotee's head is in the foreground. A golden carved pillar and a wall-mounted air conditioner appear in the background.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe and gold-bead garlands sits on an ornate golden throne in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow, orange and red marigolds. He extends his hand to offer grains or food from a dish held in his lap toward devotees. Around him, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth stands at left, a man with a vibhuti-marked forehead and rudraksha mala stands at centre, and a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Women in gold-bordered saris and a woman in a white and gold top kneel at lower left and right, receiving offerings with their hands. A golden lion-head ornament and a golden deity figure sit on a pillar at upper left. Six people are visible in total.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31November 10 20152015-11-10A photograph of a seated guru on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing a rust-brown turban, rust-brown robe, long dark hair, a multicolour marigold and blue flower garland, and gold bangles. He smiles toward a woman in white with folded hands who kneels before him. Beside them a man in orange and a man with a yellow-striped forehead and rudraksha mala stand or kneel near a tray of fruit and offerings. Golden pillars, potted green plants and a white fan frame the scene. a person is the seated figure in the rust-brown turban, marked by the turban, long hair, ornate garland and gold ornaments, and is presented as the teacher receiving devotion at a satsang.2016-06-28September 16 20152015-09-16November 10 20152015-11-10A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, adorned with long rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, extending a hand with a small offering to a kneeling elderly woman in a cream sari with gold-bordered pallu and gold bangles. Behind her an older man in white shirt and glasses watches, and a priest in saffron cloth with a white forehead marking and rudraksha mala stands beside them. The seated figure is on a gold-upholstered throne with golden lion-head armrests, in front of a flower garland backdrop of yellow marigolds and red and green blooms. A videographer with a tripod is at left. a person cues: long rudraksha malas, saffron-red attire, ceremonial gold necklaces and a throne, with the figure seated as the honoured guide of the blessing.2015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure on a golden-cushioned throne draped with a red-orange shawl, wearing a long garland of pink and white flowers, rudraksha beads and gold chain, smiling as a devotee in an orange cloth bows and touches his feet on the floor. A standing man in white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha mala and arm bands stands to the left beside a gold-ornamented pillar, and a bald priest in orange stands behind. Behind the throne a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red flowers. Flower petals scattered on the floor, a brass lamp stands nearby.2015-07-31