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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in his lap, on a raised temple platform. Long hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a ceremonial gold necklace. Behind him stand gold-clad deity murtis with yellow and purple garlands, a kalasha and brass oil lamps. Devotees kneel in front, some in white and cream saris and dhotis, holding incense sticks and flower-filled plates. Red pillars, a stone temple gateway and green trees frame the scene. This appearance-based label is a person, seated in a satsang setting.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open temple courtyard, hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in yellow and orange silk, with garlands of white and purple flowers, and a kalasha and brass lamps nearby. Around the dais, several women in cream and gold saris and a man in white dhoti with gold necklace sit on the ground facing him, some holding flower offerings, with microphones in the foreground. Tall red and orange temple architecture and a carved stone pillar frame the scene. The throne-seated man wears distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha malas; this is an appearance-based candidate for a person, probable.2010-11-03A man with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in an open temple-style courtyard. Beside him stands a deity murti draped in a flower garland and a bright red cloth. Around the throne, six devotees sit on orange and striped mats with folded hands, several wearing yellow shawls, and a few in white and orange garments. Brass lamps and metal trays with flower offerings sit on a low table in front of them. Red and white striped walls and orange curtains frame the scene. The man on the throne is an appearance-based probable Swamiji with saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair; the text on the image is a copyright credit line that is not included.2010-10-30October 20 20102010-10-20 +1 copiesOctober 26 20102010-10-26August 16 20102010-08-16October 23 20102010-10-23A photograph of a temple ritual in an outdoor shrine courtyard. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, hands folded in front of him, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers around the throne. Behind him stand gilded lamp stands and a deity murti draped in green and pink cloth. Around the throne sit devotees in white and cream ritual clothes, some with yellow shawls, several with hands joined in prayer. Brass plates of fruit and flowers sit on the floor, and a red-and-white striped wall frames the courtyard. The man in orange appears to be a person, based on the orange robes, rudraksha mala and seated position on the throne.2010-09-22A photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with his hands folded. Before him, devotees in white and cream clothing sit on the floor, several holding incense sticks and offering trays with fruit, flowers and brass vessels. A woman in an orange shawl and a woman in a green sari sit among them. Behind is a red-and-white striped temple wall, orange curtains and a golden-gated shrine with a small brass kalasha and offerings on a stone altar. The scene resembles a satsang or puja gathering. The seated man in orange has distinctive long swept hair, orange saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with a person depiction in person.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed and hands folded, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Before him, a semicircle of devotees in white dhotis and saffron-trimmed white clothing sit on the floor, some with palms joined in prayer, and offerings of fruit and sweets on brass plates sit on a golden stand. Behind him, a deity murti draped with a yellow cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers sits on a white-draped altar with brass lamps and a kalasha. Orange curtains and a stone temple pillar frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated on the throne.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits with hands clasped in a golden throne with red cushions at the centre of a temple setting. Behind him stands a large deity murti adorned with garlands and a pink-and-gold ornate backdrop, flanked by golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars with Ganesha-style reliefs. Seated devotees in front, including a woman in yellow and another in red, watch him, and trays of flowers and offerings rest on the floor before the throne. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-08-21A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti with yellow garments and flower garlands. Before him, several devotees in white ritual clothes and yellow-green shawls sit on the floor with brass lamps, plates of fruit and offerings. A woman in white on the right holds her hands in anjali. Golden lamps and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. Ritual puja setting with devotees seated in attendance.2010-08-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in front of a golden deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream traditional dress, some in yellow and orange, kneel and hold small silver cups toward him, while silver plates of offerings and fruit sit on gold tables and a low silver tray. The setting is a stone temple with carved pillars and a red-and-white grille behind. Based on the visible cues, the seated figure is a person (in_person). Several people are visible.2010-10-06