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A photograph of a large indoor hall dominated by a tall, cone-shaped water feature with a stainless steel top and a cascading sheet of water falling behind a golden disc. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions sits at the base, wearing a white and orange garment, a long white-and-orange flower garland and gold necklaces. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, with white lilies and potted plants around it. Four people in the foreground sit on the floor: a woman in a red blouse and white sari, a man bare-chested in white, a woman in a purple top and a woman in white with an orange shawl, seemingly performing a puja with offerings and flowers. A man in white stands at the far right near a speaker. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a balcony with more people is visible above.

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A man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate gold-and-maroon throne in a tall atrium, wearing a white and red flower garland and gold armbands. A cascading sheet of water falls behind him from a golden disc. Flanking the throne are golden lion sculptures and white-flowered potted plants. Below, a woman in a white sari with a red border sits on the left, while several devotees in white, red and maroon clothing sit on a low platform with brass puja trays, incense sticks and small oil lamps. A bearded person in a purple top sits at the center front. Upper balconies show more seated people. The scene appears to be a darshan or satsang setting with puja offerings.2012-12-22December 13 20122012-12-13A dimly lit hall shows a man seated on an ornate peetha throne with a golden arched backrest edged with white flower garlands, flanked by two gold lion statues. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace, with his hands resting in his lap. Around him on the floor sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris, some in red, orange and striped clothing, many holding small offerings or plates with flowers and oil lamps. The setting suggests a darshan or puja gathering. a person seated on the throne with long swept hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold adornments and garlands.2012-12-22A photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a stage. A seated figure in saffron and gold-bordered orange robes, wearing a gold crown and a red and white flower garland, holds hands folded in namaskar. Three men in white dhoti-style clothing with orange shawls hold up metal vessels above his head, pouring liquid over him. A woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl kneels at lower right near a brass bowl and flowers. Behind them hang red and gold brocade drapes and a gold throne with decorative panels. Oil lamps and a bouquet of flowers sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is marked by the saffron robes, gold crown and garlands while seated on the throne.2007-01-01May 01 20142014-05-01A seated figure in an orange robe with gold trim and a gold crown sits on a gold throne, hands folded in namaste, wearing a long red and white flower garland. Three men in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls pour liquid from metal vessels held overhead onto the crowned figure. A woman in a white and teal sari with an orange shawl kneels at lower right beside a brass lamp and a floral arrangement. The backdrop is a red and gold brocade drape with gold tinsel swags and a red cushion on the throne.2007-01-01A photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a stage draped with red and gold brocade. A seated figure in a saffron-orange and gold garment, wearing a gold crown and a long red-and-white flower garland, sits with hands folded in prayer. Three men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls pour liquid from metal vessels held high over the seated figure's head. A woman in a green-and-gold sari kneels at lower right near a flower arrangement, and a kalasha-style vessel rests on the floor. The scene reads as a formal temple-style ritual bathing ceremony.2007-01-01October 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a gilded interior with a black stone-tiled wall and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest wears a saffron/orange dhoti-style garment with a yellow border and a long red-and-white flower garland; he is seen in profile, one hand resting on the armrest. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps are above him. Before the throne, devotees in white and orange kneel around a golden tray and brass plates holding pink and red flowers, lamps and offerings. A woman in white with a red-and-white bead necklace and vertical forehead marks leans forward; another woman in orange and a woman in red sit nearby, and a bald-headed person in orange with white forehead markings and beads is at the right edge. Two people appear partially in the foreground.2013-05-24May 29 20172017-05-29October 04 20142014-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure receiving an abhishekam on a stage draped with red and gold brocade. The central figure sits on a gold-and-red throne with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing an ornate gold crown, layered red and white flower garlands, an orange shawl and gold-bordered orange cloth. Three men in white dhoti and kurta with orange shawls pour liquid from metal vessels held overhead. A woman in a green sari with an orange shawl kneels at lower right beside a basket of flowers. Brass lamps sit on the stage floor and flower garlands decorate the throne.2007-01-01