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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in his lap, before a shrine with a decorated deity murti hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a green-and-pink draped backdrop. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides, and gold-framed boxes with fruit and offerings sit beside the throne. Around him, about nine devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and cream or green saris, some with yellow shawls and hands folded in prayer, facing the throne in an outdoor temple-like setting with red-and-white barriers and stone carvings.

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A photograph of a temple ritual in an outdoor shrine courtyard. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, hands folded in front of him, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers around the throne. Behind him stand gilded lamp stands and a deity murti draped in green and pink cloth. Around the throne sit devotees in white and cream ritual clothes, some with yellow shawls, several with hands joined in prayer. Brass plates of fruit and flowers sit on the floor, and a red-and-white striped wall frames the courtyard. The man in orange appears to be a person, based on the orange robes, rudraksha mala and seated position on the throne.2010-09-22A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits with hands clasped in a golden throne with red cushions at the centre of a temple setting. Behind him stands a large deity murti adorned with garlands and a pink-and-gold ornate backdrop, flanked by golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars with Ganesha-style reliefs. Seated devotees in front, including a woman in yellow and another in red, watch him, and trays of flowers and offerings rest on the floor before the throne. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-08-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open temple courtyard, hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in yellow and orange silk, with garlands of white and purple flowers, and a kalasha and brass lamps nearby. Around the dais, several women in cream and gold saris and a man in white dhoti with gold necklace sit on the ground facing him, some holding flower offerings, with microphones in the foreground. Tall red and orange temple architecture and a carved stone pillar frame the scene. The throne-seated man wears distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha malas; this is an appearance-based candidate for a person, probable.2010-11-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands and a red-and-green backdrop. Six devotees sit on the ground before him: a woman in white with a yellow shawl on the left, a young man in a white dhoti and cream kurta, a woman in a white top with a long braid, a shaven-headed man in white, a boy in a green-and-blue garment with hands in anjali, and a woman in a green sari. Golden lamp stands and brass vessels flank the shrine.2010-09-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in his lap, on a raised temple platform. Long hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a ceremonial gold necklace. Behind him stand gold-clad deity murtis with yellow and purple garlands, a kalasha and brass oil lamps. Devotees kneel in front, some in white and cream saris and dhotis, holding incense sticks and flower-filled plates. Red pillars, a stone temple gateway and green trees frame the scene. This appearance-based label is a person, seated in a satsang setting.2010-11-03A 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.2010-10-30A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti with yellow garments and flower garlands. Before him, several devotees in white ritual clothes and yellow-green shawls sit on the floor with brass lamps, plates of fruit and offerings. A woman in white on the right holds her hands in anjali. Golden lamps and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. Ritual puja setting with devotees seated in attendance.2010-08-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, in front of a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a deity image. Around him, devotees in white traditional dress with yellow sashes sit on the floor with palms joined in prayer, some with shaved heads, near brass vessels and lamps on the foreground. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive robe and mala cues are consistent with a person presiding over a satsang, though this is an appearance-based label only. A gold-trimmed side table holds fruit and offerings.2010-10-22 +2 copiesOctober 20 20102010-10-20 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands resting in his lap, in front of a large backdrop painted with a standing deity figure and temple pillars. Five people kneel or sit on the floor in front of the dais with hands folded in prayer: a woman in a green-bordered white sari at left, a woman in a pale sari with long light hair seen from behind, a bald man in a white dhoti with red border seen from behind, a woman in a cream sari at right, and an older person in a yellow shawl at far right. Small offerings and a flower arrangement sit on a gold platter near the throne.2010-10-20A photograph of a small open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and orange curtains, set among green trees. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a deity murti with a crown and a gold-framed arch, garlanded with pink and yellow flowers. Six women sit on the ground in front of the throne in saris and kurtas in orange, cream, yellow and green, several with hands in anjali. A tray of flowers and fruit sits on a brass plate at the front, and gold-painted brass lamps stand beside the shrine.2010-11-03A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in front of a golden deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream traditional dress, some in yellow and orange, kneel and hold small silver cups toward him, while silver plates of offerings and fruit sit on gold tables and a low silver tray. The setting is a stone temple with carved pillars and a red-and-white grille behind. Based on the visible cues, the seated figure is a person (in_person). Several people are visible.2010-10-06