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December 24 2012

A photograph of a hall with a raised wooden stage curving along the front. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, raising a hand in blessing. Around the stage, several people sit in white and orange clothing, some with hands pressed together in namaskar. On the left, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a tall lit brass aarti lamp with multiple flames. Floral arrangements in purple and orange sit at the stage edge, and a large painted panel hangs on the wall behind.

A photograph of a pada-puja ceremony on a raised stage in a bright hall. A seated figure on an ornate golden-rimmed throne with maroon cushions wears an orange-and-saffron robe, a saffron turban, a long rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Several devotees in orange and saffron shawls sit around the stage, some in white dhotis and others in pink and orange saris. A standing priest in a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested and wearing a garland, performs the rite. A golden lion-shaped figure and a brass lamp sit on the stage, a lit illuminated tree decoration stands at right, and a crowd of seated devotees in the foreground watches from the audience side. Clear probable identification: the seated figure in saffron, turban and mala matches the a person candidate.

December 09 2012

Photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with red drapes and a gold-ornate throne in the foreground. A man seated on the left of the golden throne wears a red-brown turban, a white flower garland and an orange wrap, holding a golden ceremonial staff, and appears to be the central figure. Surrounding him, devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothing with red-orange shawls; one woman in white holds a brass plate with offerings. Several people in the middle distance wear saffron shawls, and a figure in a red turban and garland sits at the right back near a stage with a laptop and brass lamps. Partially visible heads fill the lower foreground.

Indoor satsang stage in a large hall with striped curtains and a painted mural. A man in orange robes with a floral garland and a tiered golden throne sits at the back of the raised platform, hands lifted in discourse. Seated before him on the platform are people in white and red-patterned cloth, one in white with a light orange shawl, and an older bald man in white. A standing priest in orange robes with a bare shoulder and garland, holding a golden ceremonial fan or flame stand, performs an arati-style gesture at left. A monitor and speakers sit at the front edge of the stage.

A photograph of a ritual gathering in an ornate hall with dark wood panelling and chandeliers. A figure with long dark hair in a sleeveless red-and-gold garment sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, palms pressed together in greeting. Around the throne, seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls hold brass plates and lamps. Behind them, two deity murti sit under a gold canopy adorned with garlands and flowers. Tiered brass oil lamps glow at the right. Greenery and a flower arrangement stand beside the throne.

A ritual aarti scene in a temple hall with gold and cream décor. A bald priest in an orange dhoti and shawl stands center, raising a tall lit lamp of multiple flames toward the viewer. Around him, devotees in white and orange sit and kneel, some with hands folded in prayer. On a raised round platform at right, a woman in white sits beside a brass tray of lamps, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A gilded deity murti sits in a shrine at left beneath red drapery, with a painting of a seated saint at right, a golden lion statue on the far right, and green garlands above. Visible people number about 20.

A photograph of an indoor hall with a raised, curved wooden stage and a golden lion-form seat. A man with an orange-and-gold turban and orange garland sits on a gold-and-brown throne, hands raised in a gesture while speaking. Around the stage, seated devotees wear white and orange garments; several women in white and saffron, and men in white with orange shawls, sit in front. A young man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left holding a tiered, lit brass lamp. Floral arrangements in purple and red sit on the stage, with a large painting and potted plants behind. Speakers and a monitor are in the foreground.

December 04 2012

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A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland with red blooms, holding hands in lap; he has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead. Before the throne, devotees sit on an orange carpet around a silver tray with lit oil lamps and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a lamp at center, while younger women in white and orange-red shawls and a man in white dhoti with bare upper body join the aarti. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti, colourful garlands and ritual staffs. a person on throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and garlands.

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