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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, wearing a red-and-yellow marigold garland and a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a golden shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis, one male in an orange headpiece holding a trident and a female in a red sari and ornate jewellery, both draped in yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on either side. The man is seated before the murtis as a devotee in a ritual setting, and the page indicates a person was present, but the appearance cues (saffron robes, rudraksha mala, throne, garland) are present while the face is not evaluated, so the identity is probable at best.

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September 07 20102010-09-07A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a large gilded altar with two deity murtis: a figure in red turban and pink dhoti holding a trident, and a female figure in red sari with rich jewellery, both draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. Red and white flowers and a kalasha-like offering sit before them. Ornate gold arch framing. a person appearance with saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne seating, seated in front of the deity murti altar.2010-09-03 +1 copiesA seated man with closed eyes, long dark hair swept back, a red vibhuti or kumkum mark on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron cloth, a white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gilded throne. Behind him, a golden deity murti with a crown and multiple arms, adorned with yellow, red and purple flower garlands, stands beside a second golden figure in a red-draped niche with a gilded arch frame. The man is meditating in a temple setting. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland.2010-09-14A seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap and eyes closed, in a temple sanctum. Behind him, gilded metal deity murti of a male and female pair wear garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a small blue-clad figurine in a niche and tall brass oil lamps on either side. A devotee in a yellow top sits in the foreground and another figure is at the lower edge.2010-09-06A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne in front of a large gilded deity murti group. He wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a white floral-beaded shawl, and a multi-strand rudraksha mala. A red tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Behind him, the gilded figures wear red and green garments, a crown and a trident-like emblem, and are adorned with yellow, red, and purple flower garlands. A gilded arch frames the scene.2010-09-14A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting folded in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a gilded shrine arch with a deity murti pair in colourful robes and jewellery, one holding a trident, both draped with garlands of white, red, yellow and purple flowers. A kalasha-style offering with flowers sits before them. Two partially visible people appear at the lower edge.2010-09-03A man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and a saffron-orange sleeveless robe sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap. He wears a rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a deity murti pair with a trident and gold jewellery, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, beside tall brass oil lamps. In the foreground, a few seated devotees and offering plates with flowers and fruit are visible at the bottom edge.2010-08-25Photograph of a temple sanctum with gilded arch and red curtain. Two large golden deity murtis stand behind a central shivalinga-like form draped in garlands. The left deity wears a red crown and holds a trident and drum-like object; the right deity wears a magenta and green sari with heavy jewellery. A seated white marble figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits before the murtis, and a single person in an orange sleeveless top sits at left with back to camera, apparently performing worship or puja with brass vessels and marigold garlands in front. Brass lamps and yellow flowers surround the scene.2010-07-21A man with long dark hair, eyes closed and a red bindi on his forehead, sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne. He wears a sleeveless saffron/orange wrap and a long necklace of rudraksha beads. Behind him stand two large painted deity murti figures: the left one wears a red turban and holds a trident, the right one wears a red sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands, and a floral arrangement with green gemstone-like ornaments sits in front of them. The seated man is the only physical person; the statues are not counted. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in meditation on a throne.2010-09-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with eyes closed, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a white and orange flower garland across his shoulders, and a long dark rudraksha mala. He has long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with multiple arms, flanked by a second golden figure, both draped with red and yellow-purple flower garlands, with smoke rising in the background and a red cloth at the base.2010-09-14November 12 20102010-11-12Golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati as Ardhanareeshwara-style figures, under a gilded arch against red drapery. The left figure wears a red-and-gold turban and holds a trident-like staff; the right has a crown and jeweled necklaces. In front stands a gold-plated lingam wrapped with a coiled golden naga, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. White cloths, brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar. No living people are visible.2010-11-21