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A photograph inside an open-sided temple pavilion with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A young man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-orange shawl, his hands resting in his lap. In front of him sit about seven devotees on orange and blue mats: women in yellow and cream saris, a bare-chested man with a shaved head, and a figure in white dhoti and an orange sash. Brass plates of offerings, pink flower petals and small bowls lie before the throne. Behind them, a shrine holds a deity murti with garlands and a kalasha-style brass lamp stand, with red-and-white striped walls and orange curtains around the room.

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A 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.2010-10-30August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of a seated ritual scene in an open-sided temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a gold attendant stool beside him. Seven people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor before him: several women with long hair, and men in white dhotis wearing gold necklaces. They hold brass plates and bowls of offerings and lit oil lamps, with flowers and fruit in front. A gold lamp stand and a golden deity murti or figure appear at the left under garlands.2010-11-03A temple shrine courtyard with a golden throne-like seat draped in red cushions at centre. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red and white flower garland sits on the throne with palms joined. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor around him, some holding brass plates with offerings, and a few in white with yellow borders sit near small brass oil lamps (diya) on a tray. A man with bare upper body and a white cloth sits at right, and a cameraman with a camera stands at lower left. Behind the throne is a deity murti with garlands, and a larger flower-decorated shrine stands at left. The walls are orange with white and red painted bands.2010-09-02A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, in an outdoor temple courtyard. A garlanded deity murti in an orange-draped shrine stands behind him. Around the front of the throne, about a dozen devotees sit on the orange floor cloth: several women in white and orange saris, a woman in a yellow shawl, and white-clad priests, one shaved-headed with a gold necklace. They hold incense sticks and aarti or puja plates with fruit, flowers and oil lamps. Red-and-white striped walls and an ornate gateway frame the scene. The seated man's identity is an appearance-based candidate with several cues, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) as the figure in orange robe with rudraksha mala and long hair on a throne.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA temple pavilion with a gilded carved throne at centre. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on the red-cushioned throne, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a row of devotees sit on mats in white dhotis and saris with yellow and orange borders; several have hands pressed in namaskar. Brass trays with fruit, flowers and offerings stand on a low platform. Incense smoke drifts in the air. Behind, a deity murti on an altar is adorned with garlands and orange cloth, with a brass lamp stand nearby. The scene suggests a padapuja and satsang at a temple.2010-11-02November 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a temple-courtyard ritual under an orange-and-white tiled canopy. A man in an orange robe with a long garland of red and white flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in prayer. Around him kneel women in white saris with yellow borders and several children, some holding brass plates and bowls of offerings. A dark-robed priest in orange sits at the lower left. Behind them, a deity murti with a crown and garlands sits on a raised shrine, and a smaller deity figure stands on a flower-decorated altar with a flute in the foreground. Orange curtains and a red-and-white striped wall frame the scene.2010-09-02A photograph of a temple shrine courtyard with grey stone pillars and a carved stone dais. A man seated on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a leopard-print shawl, with a brass lamp and offerings in front of him. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigolds. Around the throne, a group of women in saris and men in white dhotis sit on a striped mat, some holding brass plates of offerings. A standing priest in white stands at the right edge beside an orange-and-white painted wall. Coconut palms and orange curtains frame the open pavilion.2010-11-09November 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long hair swept back. He sits with hands resting in his lap in front of a group of devotees seated on the floor. Several devotees in orange or cream clothes sit with palms pressed together in anjali, and two men in white dhotis sit near brass plates holding flowers, fruits and offerings. A gilded wooden stand with a fruit plate sits beside the throne, and behind it a deity murti with orange drape and a brass lamp stands under a garland. The setting is a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and orange curtains. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the throne, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair; the throne and attire alone are not conclusive. Devotees are in satsang seated before him.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placed in a courtyard before a golden shrine with flower garlands and a red-and-white striped wall. Around him, devotees sit on the ground with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several women wear yellow and white garments with orange shawls, and a man in white dhoti sits with hands folded. Brass and silver trays of offerings with pink flowers and white sweets rest on the floor in front. A deity murti with a red-orange cloth and garlands stands to the left, and oil lamps line the shrine behind. The scene appears to be satsang or darshan.2010-10-30 +1 copies