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A 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.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a shrine with a deity murti dressed in red with yellow-and-white garlands. Devotees kneel on a mat before him: a woman in white with a yellow scarf, a woman in a green sari, a woman in white with orange trim, and a man in white dhoti and shawl. Brass lamps and offerings stand near the throne. The setting is an open-air temple courtyard with orange curtains, carved stone walls and a green garden behind. This appears to be a padapuja, with devotees gathered at the feet of the seated figure. The seated man's identity is only appearance-based.2010-09-14August 05 20102010-08-05A 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 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.2010-09-13A 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 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 in an ornate golden throne (peetha) centred before a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands, golden lamps and a red curtain. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, hands folded, with a long dark hair. Around the throne, about seven devotees sit on a patterned cloth in white and cream clothing and orange shawls, holding small cups and brass plates of offerings; a plate of fruit sits on a side table. Orange curtains frame the open pavilion with red columns.2010-10-06A 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.2010-08-28November 06 20102010-11-06Outdoor temple-pavilion ritual with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a shrine of carved deity murtis. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and wears saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, a distinctive appearance matching the Swamiji (probable) cues; he holds his hands together calmly. Around him sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream clothes, some in yellow or blue shawls, many with palms joined or holding small offerings and lamps. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a silver plate and a golden ornamented arch frame the scene, with orange curtains and white-and-red railings. Smoke rises near the shrine.2010-09-03 +1 copiesOutdoor temple pavilion with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a deity murti decorated with garlands. A large deity figure in pink and gold stands behind the throne, with brass lamps flanking the platform. Around a saffron cloth, a group of devotees sit on the floor: women in white and cream saris, a bald man in white, a man in a grey kurta, and a woman in a green sari. Brass pots, steel plates of offerings and fruit sit on the ground in front, with orange curtains and red pillars framing the scene. a person: the central seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate throne as the focus of a puja setting, consistent with a padapuja.2010-08-28A 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 copies