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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits in a cream-upholstered gilded chair, eyes lowered and smiling as he threads a string. Behind him stands a large golden arched shrine holding a four-armed golden deity in orange turban and pink-and-orange skirts with a trident, flanked by a second figure in a dark crown. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over a Shiva-lingam-style form and a cobra hood, while a blue-robed female figure stands to the right beside a brass oil lamp. Red apples sit on a tray at left, and a green curtain backs the shrine.

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A seated man in orange sannyasi clothing and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne with gold carved trim, smiling and holding a thread. Behind him stands a large gilded arch framing golden deity statues: a figure in an orange turban and pink-and-orange garments holds a trident, and a seated figure in orange with a crown and jewelry is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. Between them is a golden shivalinga-like murti with a cobra hood and garlands. To the right, a blue-robed standing figure with rudraksha beads holds a brass lamp stand. A green curtain and a brass oil lamp complete the shrine. A bowl of red apples sits at the left edge. The man is the only physical person in the scene.2011-07-08A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and multiple rudraksha malas sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne in front of a golden shrine. Behind him stand large gilded deity murti figures in orange and pink garments, one holding a trident, flanked by a blue-robed attendant statue, with yellow and red marigold garlands draped over the figures and a shivalinga-like object on a blue cloth. A woman in white with her back to the camera is at the right edge, and a tray of red fruit sits at left. The man has a red tilak, short dark hair and smiles while handling a thread. a person: the man wears orange saffron robes, rudraksha malas and a red tilak, and sits enthroned beside the shrine, consistent with the page's reference to him.2011-07-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap, a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti with a trident and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Two people seen from behind, one in a white shirt, watch from the foreground beside lit oil lamps on the throne platform. Pink ornamental carvings frame the scene.2010-08-21A seated man in an ornate gold-and-cream upholstered throne sits in front of a golden shrine. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, and a red tilak on his forehead; he is smiling and holding a thin white thread. Behind him stands a large golden deity murti pair in orange and magenta garments with yellow and red marigold garlands, a cobra hood above a shivalinga, and a blue-clad figure to the right beside a brass oil lamp. Two red apples sit on a side table at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala cues, and sits on a throne-like seat.2011-07-08A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a large golden murti of a seated deity with a trident, wearing a red-and-orange turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, beside a golden female figure in a pink sari with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, one hand raised in blessing, sits on a white draped platform, with a turbaned orange-clad figure seated before the deities and flower garlands draped across the scene. Brass bowls rest at the base. The shrine is decorated with golden carvings and yellow silk hangings. This is a statue arrangement with no living people visible.2010-12-16A photograph inside a temple-like shrine. A smiling man with short hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne with carved wooden arms, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, and holding a white cord in his hands. Behind him stands a gold-framed arch with a green curtain and a golden shrine containing a deity murti with a kalasha and gold-coloured figures in orange and pink garments garlanded with yellow and magenta flowers. A small blue-clad figure stands in a side niche. Oil lamps stand on brass bases, and a red box with fruit sits beside the throne. A man in white clothing leans in at the lower left edge, and another person in white appears at the right edge.2011-07-08September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne in front of a large golden deity murti with a trident, red crown and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the shrine, and fruit and offering trays lie in the foreground. The seated man's appearance is consistent with a person, seated in a ceremonial role during pada puja.2010-08-06Photograph of a temple shrine arch framed in ornate gold. Inside, a richly adorned murti of a seated deity in orange turban and blue-and-gold garments, holding a trident-like implement, sits beside a female figure in orange and red. A tall gold kalasha-shaped vessel with a jewelled crown stands before them, draped with yellow and red garlands. In front, a small statue in a pink robe and white shawl with a pearl necklace sits on a gold pedestal. Lower foreground shows a man with long hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala, head bowed with a red tilak, eyes closed. A gold oil lamp stands at the left side of the arch.2010-07-10February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesMay 12 20132013-05-12A seated man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne with wooden carved arms and an orange cushion, smiling as a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt leans in from the front. Behind them stands a gilded shrine arch with a green curtain, holding a large deity pair in orange and pink garments garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with a Shiva linga draped in a cobra hood and cloth at the centre. Brass oil lamps and a blue-robed standing figure flank the shrine, and a tray of apples sits on a white table at left.2011-07-08