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A photograph inside a temple-style hall. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red sleeveless robe with a white flower garland around his neck, stands barefoot with palms joined in namaskar, facing right toward the shrine. Beside him is an ornate golden throne with a canopy-like backrest and leopard-print cushions. To the right, a golden arch frames a shrine with a seated deity murti in orange and gold garments, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a crown, flanked by smaller murtis. A tall brass oil lamp stands in front, and a multicoloured canopy hangs above. In the background a painted jungle backdrop shows a figure in white with palms joined. A microphone stand and a small monitor are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a person seated with their back to the camera on an ornate gold throne with lion-form armrests and leopard-print cushions. The seated figure has very long dark hair hanging down the back and wears a rust-orange wrap with a gold-striped edge. A microphone stand stands before the throne. On the right, a gold-framed arch shelters a deity murti dressed in orange silk and heavily garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, with a tall crown, accompanied by smaller murtis. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. Behind, a painted backdrop shows a forest scene with a figure in red and a standing man in white with hands folded in prayer. Only the seated person and one standing man in white are visible, so the figure in the painting is not counted.2016-02-27 +2 copiesFebruary 25 20162016-02-25November 24 20172017-11-24April 30 20122012-04-30February 25 20162016-02-25A temple ritual photograph in a shrine decorated with marigold garlands. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a striped border stands with his back to the camera, holding a small bell, facing the deity murti. Beside him, a man in an orange-yellow dhoti kneels at the front. On the right, a seated priest in a green turban and white clothing performs puja with offerings. Several deity murtis dressed in yellow and orange garments and garlands stand on a raised dais, with a decorated silver lamp stand at left. Brass vessels, banana leaves, flowers and a wooden platter of sweets sit on the floor in front of them.2013-07-18May 05 20172017-05-05A seated man in orange-saffron robes, wearing a saffron turban and a long rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned silver throne in front of a deep red curtain. Behind him rises an elaborately decorated throne backdrop of marigold and rose garlands with a large golden arch and a deity murti seated among flowers. Gilded standing figures flank the throne, with a flower-draped golden shrine arch at each side, and a microphone stands in front of the seat. The scene suggests a satsang or initiation setting, with garlanded decor and gold ornaments throughout.2017-11-24A photograph of a satsang stage. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hood backrest and lion armrests, wearing a dark turban, orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland, gesturing with his hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Swamiji (probable): long-haired turban and saffron robe with flower garland and a ceremonial teaching posture. To the right, a decorated golden shrine arch framed with yellow and red flower garlands holds a deity murti in orange drapery with a trident. A brass oil lamp stands in front. A painted jungle backdrop with a figure appears behind the throne.2016-02-25November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesA person in orange saffron robes with bare shoulder and back stands at a shrine, reaching toward a large ceremonial figure decorated with gold, a crown-like headpiece, and garlands of red, yellow, white, and purple flowers. Behind them are gold deity murti with multiple arms and elaborate jewelled necklaces, draped in orange and green cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja at a decorated altar.2012-04-30June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copies