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A photograph inside a temple-like hall where a man with a tall black turban-style crown and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing a rust-red robe, gold chest ornaments and a long white flower garland, with his hands resting on the armrests. Beside him a second seated figure in red robes and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on a smaller golden seat. In front, a gold tray holds oil lamps, offerings and flower petals while devotees in white and orange clothing stand and sit nearby, one woman leaning forward with folded hands, an older man in a red shawl and white dhoti, and a man with hair tied up in white clothes beside an open wooden door. A golden lion-like throne arm and a decorated floral backdrop complete the scene.

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A photograph of a golden throne at a temple-like hall. A figure with a tall black crown-like headwear, wearing a rust-red sannyasi robe, white flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on the central golden lion-armed throne with hands resting on the armrests. Swamiji (probable): the tall black crown, rust-red robe, rudraksha-style gold pendant and ceremonial garlands match the role. A second seated figure in a red-orange robe and turban, with a pink flower garland, sits on a smaller golden seat to the right. In the foreground, devotees in white and orange clothes sit before a large golden tray holding lit oil lamps, a flower arrangement and offerings, as part of a padapuja. A carved wooden door frames the right side.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a richly decorated shrine hall during a puja. A seated man on a golden throne with lion-shaped armrests wears a tall black crown-like headdress, rust-red robes, a long white flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and beaded bracelets; the throne has an ornate heart-shaped backdrop with purple, yellow and green patterns. A second robed figure in red sits on a golden seat to the right, garlanded. Devotees in white and saffron-toned clothing sit on the floor in front, some holding brass and gold trays with flowers, fruit and oil lamps, while lit brass lamps and hanging bells surround the throne.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a pada puja in a dark shrine room decorated with a large heart-shaped backdrop of gold, green, purple and red ornamental work framed by hanging bells and flower garlands. A seated figure at the centre wears a dark turban-like head covering, a saffron-red robe, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland with a gold pendant, and sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms while gesturing with both hands. A second seated figure in a red-orange robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a flower garland sits on a gold chair to the right. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor around a large gold tray filled with flowers and offerings: a woman in a white blouse and green sari tends the tray at left, a woman in a yellow-gold sari sits with her back to the camera, an older man in a white shirt with a reddish shawl kneels in the centre, and a man in white clothes holds a plate at right. Brass lamps and offering plates are visible around the group.2016-03-07A photograph inside a decorated shrine room at a festival puja. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests wears a red-orange robe, a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a large black hair crown, and smiles while seated. Beside him, a second seated figure in red and orange clothing wears a pink-and-white flower garland. Before the throne stand a gold tray with rose petals and flowers, many small oil lamps lit, and brass bowls of offerings. Devotees in white clothes, an orange sari and a maroon shawl kneel and sit around the tray holding lamps and offerings, and a bald man in white at right holds a lamp. A colourful jewelled backdrop with a heart-shaped halo frame and hanging bells surrounds the throne, and a wooden door stands at right.2016-03-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark hall, with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a large colourful heart-shaped backdrop decorated with flowers. The seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a white jasmine garland, a gold pendant necklace and a large dark topknot, with bare feet resting on a cloth. Around a gold ritual tray with kumkum-marked brass plates and oil lamps, devotees in white, saffron and pink saris and dhotis sit and stand with folded hands. Hanging brass lamps and pink flower strings decorate the room.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark temple hall. A man with a tall dark crown-like hair bun, a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rust-red robe, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Behind him a large jewelled heart-shaped backdrop is decorated with purple, green and gold stones and flower garlands. Hanging brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling. Seated devotees in white, cream and red saris and kurtas sit around, several holding brass plates with oil lamps, kumkum and flowers on a gold stand in front. A second seated figure in red robes with a garland sits on a gold seat at the right edge.2016-03-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering inside a dark-walled hall with a large ornate golden backdrop decorated with floral garlands and hanging brass lamps. A bearded figure with a tall swept-back dark hairstyle, a crown-like ornament, a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland and a gold chain sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures, with a probable Swamiji appearance and cues of the long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as a teacher receiving devotees. In front of him a golden tray table holds brass plates with oil lamps and flower offerings. Around the table sit about a dozen devotees in white, saffron and orange garments, some with folded hands and some with offerings, while a woman in a green sari stands near the left.2016-03-07A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a shrine room. Beside him, a seated figure in red-orange robes and a floral garland sits on a second golden seat. In front, a gold tray table holds brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps. Around it, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, some with hands raised in greeting or offering. A large heart-shaped backdrop covered in jewel-like inlay and hanging brass bells frames the throne.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07