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A photograph in a decorated temple-style hall with a deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. On the left a figure in an orange-brown sannyasi-style wrap, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces stands smiling; the orange, turban and mala cues are distinctive, so this is Swamiji (probable). On the right a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white jasmine garland and red flowers holds a yellow cloth bundle, and beside him a woman in a white sari with a jasmine garland and red flowers stands with hands together. A shaved-headed person in the lower left corner and a white-clad attendant at the far left are partly visible. A microphone stand and a tray of offerings appear near the throne.

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A photo of a ceremonial moment before a decorated deity altar with gold and red garlands. On the left, a smiling man wears a saffron turban, a long orange-brown robe with gold border, and a large rudraksha mala with gold necklaces and bangles; he is a person, with long swept-back hair and ornate clothing as cues. On the right, a smiling man in white shirt and dhoti wears a white flower garland and holds a yellow pot or kalasha, while a woman in white stands between them. Behind them are ornately decorated deity murtis draped in flower garlands, with a red and gold backdrop and a purple cloth. A shaved-headed person in the lower left foreground and white-clad attendants appear at the edges.2013-07-18 +1 copiesJuly 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a temple-style stage with ornate golden and pink decor and a floral-garlanded deity murti. A woman in a brown and gold sari with a brown-and-gold head wrap and a rudraksha mala stands at left with her palms pressed together in greeting, smiling toward a man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a white flower garland and a red-flower garland. He bows and holds a yellow cloth bundle toward the deity area. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti with a tilak and orange shawl stands with hands folded, and another man in white stands at far left. A bald head is visible in the lower left foreground.2013-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a wedding ceremony in an ornately decorated hall with white draped backdrop, white pillars and floral arrangements of red, yellow and pink flowers. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-brown dhoti, wearing a multicolour beaded garland, gold necklaces and bangles, stands at left while gesturing toward a couple. A bald priest with white tilak marks is partly visible at lower left. A man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a white flower garland with green-and-red beads holds a small bowl, beside a bride in a dark brown silk sari with gold jewellery, maang tikka, bangles and a white jasmine garland. A red shawl-clad elder stands at right.2013-09-16Indoor temple-style scene at a Guru Purnima satsang. A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and layered red-and-white flower garlands sits on a gold-trimmed throne, smiling. Beside him a man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads stands, bending to offer a flower garland to an elderly man in white. Two women in the foreground watch, one in a red-orange top with flower garland, another in white with a dark shawl. Behind the throne stand a golden lion-form seat decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, a brass oil lamp and a carved wooden pillar.2015-07-31June 19 20132013-06-19A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a gold-yellow waist sash, wearing white and red flower garlands, a white tilak on the forehead and a red wrist band, raising a hand in blessing. a person candidate with long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial cues sits on a red velvet-upholstered seat under a golden canopy with a gold-trimmed throne backdrop. Nearby, a woman in a white dress with a rudraksha mala stands beside a woman in a pale pink sari with an orange blouse, both with hands folded. A man in a white shirt bows with hands together in front of a brass lamp and offering tray. A deity murti decorated with garlands stands behind the canopy, and a red-and-cream rug covers the floor. Five people are visible.2014-11-30September 16 20132013-09-16 +1 copiesAugust 22 20152015-08-22A photograph of five people posing together before a golden throne-like seat in a temple shrine with painted blue-and-gold walls and colourful deity statues flanking them. At centre, a man in a brown-orange ochre garment with a gold border and a long multi-strand red and white flower garland stands raising one hand in a blessing gesture; the Swamiji (probable) cues are the swept-back long hair and the ornate gold necklace with saffron-ochre clothing, and he is the candidate in_person. To his left, a groom in a red silk shirt with gold border and a white flower garland stands beside a man in white shirt and trousers with a dark mala. To his right, a bride in a red and maroon silk sari with a white flower garland holds a decorated plate, and a pineapple offering sits in front. Two tall orange-painted deity statues with multiple arms stand on either side.2013-06-19Indoor temple-hall ceremony in front of a gold throne with a carved gold back. A white-clad older man in a white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp toward a smiling groom in a red-and-gold wedding kurta with a white garland and a sacred thread. Beside him stands a bride in a red sari with gold border, white flower garlands and a gold bangle set. In the centre a woman in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl, with a long garland of orange and white flowers and a red-bead mala, smiles at the couple. On the left, three men in saffron-brown dhotis with ceremonial garlands stand near the lit lamp. Behind them are a painted blue-and-pink temple wall with decorative columns, hanging bells and a red-and-green cornice.2013-06-19September 15 20132013-09-15