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A seated man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an orange-cushioned throne in an open-pillared temple pavilion. Before him, several devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth, offering flowers and fruit in bowls. Behind the throne, a golden-arched shrine holds deity murtis draped with yellow, purple and orange garlands, flanked by flower arrangements and orange drapes. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair on an orange throne.

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A photograph of a temple shrine courtyard. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed together in namaste sits on a large orange cushioned throne in front of a shrine holding a deity murti with gold-and-red garments and garlands. Around him, several people in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange mat; one holds a lit lamp. Offerings of fruit, a brass bowl and flowers lie on the mat, and a gold-colored tray sits near the throne. Flower arrangements and orange curtains frame the scene.2010-07-29A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a temple-like pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange garments and a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an orange-draped seat with a red cushion, in front of a red-curtained shrine holding two deity murtis adorned with garlands. Seated devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothing, with a woman in a red top at left, face the seat with hands folded. Fruit offerings in bowls, a gold pot-shaped vessel and a yellow cloth-wrapped item lie on the floor in the foreground.2010-07-29A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together on an orange-draped throne in front of a golden-arched shrine. Behind him, a deity murti in red and gold with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers is framed by red drapery. Around him, devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth, some holding lamps or with hands folded. Fruit plates with apples, oranges and bananas sit in front, and a golden vessel stands near the throne. Flowers and potted plants surround the shrine.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaste, on an ornate gilded throne in front of a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti of a crowned figure with red turban and a consort, draped with marigold garlands. Five men and a woman in white dhotis and yellow shawls kneel on an orange cloth around the throne, several touching or washing the throne's base and feet, with brass oil lamps, incense sticks, silver cups and fruit plates in the foreground. The orange-robed seated figure matches the a person cues of saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in a position of honour.2010-08-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange cushioned throne with a red seat, palms pressed together in anjali before his chest, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind him stands a shrine with a gold-arched niche, red drapes and two deity murtis adorned with marigold and yellow garlands. Around him, several seated devotees in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls, face him with their backs partly to the camera; a golden kalasha-like vessel and offerings sit in front. The setting is an open stone pavilion with carved pillars and flower arrangements. Another person sits to the left in cream clothing and a yellow shawl. Several people are visible.2010-07-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white jasmine and marigold garland and a rudraksha-style neck cord, sits eyes closed with hands folded on a gilded throne with red cushions in an ornate temple shrine. Behind him stands a golden-crowned deity murti with a gold arch and red drapes. Four devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls kneel before him, one with hands in anjali, another offering incense or sacred items, while saffron cloth, fruit, rose petals and sweets are arranged on the red floor in a puja or padapuja setting. Gilded oil lamps flank the shrine.2011-08-10A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions inside a stone temple shrine. Behind him stands a shrine with a large deity pair, one figure with a trident and orange headdress, bordered by garlands of red, yellow and green flowers and tall brass lamps. Around the throne, devotees in white and yellow sashes sit with folded hands, and silver trays of offerings with flowers sit at the base. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja with the teacher seated on a raised throne.2010-09-06A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man seated on a large orange cushioned throne with a red seat, dressed in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. Behind him stands a golden arched shrine holding two richly decorated deity murtis in red and gold, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Several people in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on the floor in front, one holding a small ritual item, with fruit offerings on a golden tray and brass lamps and flowers at the sides.2010-07-29July 22 20102010-07-22A padapuja ritual in a temple courtyard. A man in orange robes and a white flower garland sits in meditation on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions, in front of a red and gold shrine with deity murtis above. Before him, a man in white with a yellow shawl kneels and washes or anoints his feet, while another seated man in white and yellow assists. Around them, women in white saris with yellow shawls sit on an orange cloth, one holding a brass vessel. Offerings of fruit, red flowers and sweets are arranged on brass trays and plates in front of the throne. Orange curtains and a golden lamp stand frame the scene.2011-08-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaste, on a large orange-backed throne in an open temple pavilion. Before him, several people in white clothes and yellow or orange shawls sit on the floor, some holding offerings. Fruit bowls, a brass plate with orange cloth and a lit lamp lie on the mat, and a red carpet is in the foreground. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a red-clad deity murti hung with yellow and purple garlands, framed by orange curtains and flowers. The scene resembles a padapuja or paduka puja. The man on the throne has long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, so this is a person appearance-based candidate, though the page says he was not at this event.2010-07-29November 12 20102010-11-12