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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions in front of a stone shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti pair with gold crowns, garlanded in yellow and red flowers, with brass oil lamps on pedestals flanking the shrine. Seated devotees in the foreground, two women and men, face the throne. The stone pillars carry carved reliefs and red-and-white draped curtains frame the pavilion, with a small framed image to the right.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) in a stone-pillared temple hall, bare-footed, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and short hair. Before him stands a small gold-rimmed brass tray set with offerings on a gold lotus-shaped base. Behind him, a deity murti with a gold crown, yellow and purple dress and garlands of marigold and orange flowers stands on a stone platform beside a second adorned figure, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the shrine. Orange curtains hang at the sides and a red-painted staircase and iron gate are visible at right. The seated man is a visible candidate for a person but his appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm, so the presentation is noted as uncertain.2010-08-07March 27 20132013-03-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar before a shrine. Behind him, a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti with a red-and-orange crown and garlands, flanked by a seated goddess figure, with a red curtain backdrop. Gold lamp stands and fruit offerings line the platform. Devotees in red and white garments sit at the front in the foreground, one in white with a yellow shawl at left. Carved stone pillars and green trees frame the open pavilion. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated man: long hair swept back, orange robe and rudraksha mala, hands folded.2010-08-04A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, before a shrine. Behind him stand two painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands of yellow and orange flowers, flanked by gold lamp stands. Brass oil lamps and fruit offerings sit at the base of the throne, and the stone shrine has carved pillars and a red curtain.2010-08-05A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, in front of a shrine of carved stone pillars and a red curtain. He wears an orange saffron robe, has long hair and a rudraksha mala, and holds his palms together in namaskar, with a microphone stand at his side. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of two figures, one wearing a red crown and headdress, garlanded with yellow and purple flower malas. Potted greenery and a small black shrine with offerings flank the scene.2010-09-13November 07 20102010-11-07A 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 temple shrine with a gilded deity murti of Shiva with trident and a consort figure, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, brass lamps and a golden arch. In front, a man with long hair and a rudraksha mala, dressed in orange saffron robes, sits in an orange armchair on an orange cloth, with a small white pedestal holding offerings. A smaller white and orange figure sits in front of the shrine. Red curtains and trees are behind.2010-07-07A seated figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, inside an open-sided shrine pavilion with orange curtains and carved stone pillars. Behind the throne stands a decorated deity murti with a red backdrop, garlands of marigold, and brass oil lamps on both sides. In front, on an orange cloth, are silver plates with fruit, sweets, folded orange cloths, and small offerings, with a gilded platform in the foreground. The figure wears an orange shawl and a mala, and appears to match the a person cues of orange robes, a mala and ceremonial setting, but identity is uncertain. Trees and greenery are visible beyond the pavilion railings.2010-08-04November 07 20102010-11-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne in a temple-like shrine. Behind him stands a gold-framed deity murti with a red turban-style crown, holding a trident, adorned with red and gold jewellery and a yellow-and-purple flower garland, flanked by a second figure in red and gold attire. Tall gold lamp stands and red drapes frame the shrine, and a small blue-robed figure appears at right. The man has eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Appearance-based cues (saffron robe, rudraksha mala, throne seating) suggest a person seated in a ceremonial role during the darshan event.2010-08-05A satsang held before a stone shrine with a red backdrop, where two deity murtis stand under a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and jasmine strands and dressed in red and gold. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, sits on a golden throne with red cushions in front of the shrine, speaking to a seated audience. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, orange curtains hang at the sides, and a video camera on a tripod records the talk. Several people in orange and saffron clothing sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, with a few devotees beside them.2010-11-07