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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaskar, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions inside an open stone-pillared shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti with a crown, flanked by garlands of yellow and purple flowers, with red draped curtains. Several devotees in white and cream clothes and yellow-bordered saris sit on the floor in front, many with hands joined in prayer. Potted greenery and an ornate gold railing surround the pavilion.

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September 13 20102010-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple pavilion where a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushioned armrests, hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a gilded shrine holding a deity murti with red drapes, garlands and a kalasha-like ritual setup nearby. Seven people kneel on mats in front of the throne with palms joined in prayer: a woman in a white and gold sari, a young man in white, a bald man in white dhoti, women in white and yellow saris, and a woman in a saffron shawl. Silver trays with flowers sit before them, and an orange-curtained grey stone pillared structure frames the scene with a red-and-white striped wall behind.2010-10-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a temple shrine with carved pillars and orange curtains. Behind him stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands. Around the throne, several devotees in white and yellow-trimmed clothing sit on mats, some holding small cups and leaves, during a pada puja style gathering. Greenery is visible beyond the railings.2010-08-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne inside an open pavilion with red and orange draped curtains, backed by a red velvet hanging and a shrine with two deity murtis adorned with garlands. Seven or so devotees kneel on orange cloth around the throne; a woman in a white sari with a yellow-trimmed shawl leans forward, and men in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit with folded hands. Brass lamps, a golden kalasha-like vessel, fruits, flowers and a small brass tray of offerings are arranged on the floor, and a man in saffron on the left holds a microphone.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open pavilion, with orange curtains at the sides. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by gold lamp stands. Around him, devotees in white and yellow sarees and white clothing sit on an orange cloth, some holding brass vessels and trays of offerings, consistent with a padapuja. Trays with fruit and flowers rest beside the throne. Stone carvings and greenery surround the shrine.2010-08-28August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a shrine pavilion with grey stone pillars and maroon curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, with the appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Behind him stands a deity murti in red and gold garments with a crown and flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha. Around the throne, seven people in white dhotis and white garments sit on the floor, some wearing yellow or orange shawls, and several hold or face brass plates of offerings.2010-11-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne in front of a shrine with a deity murti of a paired male and female divine couple adorned with marigold garlands and a red cloth backdrop. The central man wears orange robes, a long orange rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, with long hair, and sits with hands folded. Around him, a semicircle of devotees sits on a purple and orange mat; several women wear white saris with yellow borders, one in a green sari, and a man in white dhoti sits in front. Orange curtains frame the shrine, and brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels stand beside it.2010-09-14A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with a central golden throne and red-cushioned seat, where a man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed and hands folded, wearing saffron-orange robes and a multicolour marigold garland. Behind him is a shrine with a deity murti and a decorative swan-like motif. Seated devotees face him with hands in anjali mudra; a man in a white shirt with a printed website name and women in white and yellow saris are visible, with orange curtains framing the pavilion. The man's appearance matches the presentation of the probable Swamiji (saffron robes, long hair, ceremonial garland), seated in darshan-like satsang.2010-08-15A man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands pressed together in namaste, bare feet resting on a small gold footstool with a red cushion. A microphone stand stands before him. Behind him is a stone shrine with a deity murti of a seated couple adorned with red and green garments and floral garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha beside them. To the right, a row of women in white saree-style attire sit on a mat with offerings and hands folded in prayer. Red and blue rugs cover the floor, and orange curtains frame the open-sided pavilion.2010-09-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions in front of a stone shrine with gold-trimmed arches. He wears a rudraksha mala with red and white flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, hands resting in his lap. Behind him stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by gold oil lamps. Around the throne, several devotees in white and pink, yellow and red saris and white dhotis sit on the ground with their backs to the camera, facing the throne in a pada puja setting. Greenery and red curtains frame the shrine.2010-09-07A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) inside a temple hall, with a deity murti decorated with garlands behind him. Before the throne, a group of devotees in white and yellow-trimmed clothing sit on a mat with their hands folded in prayer, and silver plates of offerings, fruit and flowers rest in front of them. A kalasha-style lamp stand and a painted carved gateway frame the scene. The man is identifiable as a person by his saffron robes, mala and throne, so a person is marked in_person.2010-08-06