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December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a seated man in a golden throne shrine flanked by two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with raised arms holding objects, one holding a flame-like object. The seated man wears orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, and bangles, with his hands folded in his lap; the throne has a golden canopy and gilded carvings with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat. Below, two men in white dhotis sit at a microphone chanting, and a woman in orange sari and another in orange sari kneel with offerings at the foot of the throne. Hanging bells and lamps surround the shrine and an oil lamp blurs in the left foreground. a person: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne mark the seated figure, who is seated on the throne and receiving devotees.2013-06-09A seated figure in a gold ornate throne sits centrally in a shrine-like hall, wearing a maroon-red wrap, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a golden umbrella canopy above. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, holding lotus buds and ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bald figure in an orange-brown robe sits in the foreground with hands raised in devotion, facing the throne. Hanging brass bells and beads decorate the dais. The seated figure is not established as a person by appearance cues beyond the throne and attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-25A seated man in an ornate golden throne centred in a shrine-like alcove, flanked by two painted guardian statues with multiple arms, crowns and gold jewellery. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and gold-toned adornments, with hands resting in his lap. Two women in orange saris sit below the throne, one holding a small object before him, while musicians in white at the lower left sing or play with microphones. Hanging brass lamps and bells hang from the canopy above, and oil lamps glow in the foreground.2013-06-09January 01 20122012-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20122012-01-01A photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall with painted pink, green and gold pillars and a golden doorway framing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears a deep red-brown robe, a long white flower garland and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the throne arms. Two painted attendant figures with multiple arms, orange-red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side, holding lamps and ritual items. In the foreground, a priest in orange at left tends to brass oil lamps, while several women in orange and saffron sit with palms pressed together, facing the throne. Brass lamps with lit flames sit on the floor and along the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2013-06-30June 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man at the centre of a temple-style stage, smiling and holding his hands in a greeting gesture. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a flower garland of red and white blossoms, and a tall ornate crown. He sits on a silver throne decorated with garlands in purple, green, yellow and red. Two large painted guardian statues with gold crowns and necklaces stand on either side. Lit oil lamps hang above, and a few devotees in the lower foreground are partially visible, seen from behind.2012-01-01August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold robe with a maroon head wrap and a white-and-gold beaded garland, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with a golden arched backrest and cushions. Two large painted deity murti stand on either side, each with four arms, gold jewelry and crowns, one holding a flame lamp. Two shaved-headed devotees in orange robes sit with hands folded at the left edge, and a shaved-headed figure in an orange robe is seen from behind at the lower right. Hanging bells and lamps decorate the shrine above the throne.2014-09-07June 30 20132013-06-30