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A photograph of a decorated altar in an indoor hall. In the centre, a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes with rudraksha beads sits on a dark wooden throne with carved lion-like armrests, draped with a marigold garland. Below it, a white-faced deity murti in a purple and gold garment and gold crown stands beside a gold cobra hood and green silk skirt, surrounded by marigold and yellow flower offerings on an orange cloth. Behind is a large printed backdrop of a temple gateway and a banyan tree, and a rainbow-coloured circular decoration hangs above. No living people are visible.

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October 26 20112011-10-26A photograph of a decorated altar with statues rather than living people. In the centre stands a white statue in a maroon and gold garment with a golden crown, garlanded with white jasmine and yellow-orange flowers, its hands raised in blessing. Beside it stands a golden-skinned figure in a green silk sari with gold border, adorned with jewellery and a jewelled headpiece, also garlanded. At left a golden hooded serpent canopy sits on an orange cloth draped with marigolds and red flowers. Golden wheat sheaves hang behind, flanked by brown lion sculptures on a carved wooden stand. Behind is a large framed picture of a robed figure in orange holding a mala. The altar sits on a reed mat with orange cloth in the foreground.2011-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A photograph of a temple shrine showing a golden cobra-hooded serpent sculpture on a stone base beside a standing deity murti dressed in a green silk sari with gold border and a gold crown. A white flower garland and marigold garlands adorn the figures, with a purple and orange cloth draped behind and wooden carved furniture at the sides. A mural with a figure is faintly visible at the top left. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-26A seated man in a rust-orange turban and matching orange robe sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat at left, wearing a long brown-beaded rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with a bindi-like mark on his forehead. Beside him a silver elephant-shaped bench sits on the red cushion. Behind him, a golden ceremonial arch frames a standing deity murti of a goddess with a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and a green-and-gold skirt, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and white flower strands. A gold deity figure stands in the background at left, with a dark red curtain behind, and a microphone on a stand is placed in front of the seated man. The man is depicted as a probable Swamiji by his orange robe, turban and rudraksha mala, seated in a ceremonial setting.2017-11-24January 30 20162016-01-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching rust-coloured turban sits on a red cushioned dais beside a microphone stand, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain. Behind him a golden floral garland of yellow and red flowers surrounds a gilded golden standing figure with hands joined. To the right, a decorated deity murti in a gilded arch wears a green and gold sari-style garment, a tall crown, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament and a yellow-and-red flower garland, holding a flower. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a crystal elephant figure sit near the dais. Deep red curtains hang in the background.2017-11-24A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange wrap and orange turban, with multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and a hand gesture in his lap, seated on a silver-framed red cushioned throne before a red curtain. Behind him, a large deity murti is heavily draped in yellow, white and multicoloured garlands. To the right, a golden deity murti in a gilded arched niche wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and red skirt with a garland. A golden standing murti with folded hands stands between them, and a small oil lamp sits on the dais.2017-11-24A stage set with a deep red curtain and a golden arched throne framed by garlands of yellow and orange flowers. Centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a long gold-beaded mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat, one hand raised in a gesture. Flanking him are gilded deity statues: a standing figure on the left and a seated goddess in a teal and purple skirt with jewelry on the right, both garlanded. Golden lion-shaped supports sit beside the throne. No living people are visible other than the central figure; the statues and depicted figure are not counted. a person: the seated central figure wears a saffron turban, saffron robes and a gold mala, presented on a throne, which fits the page's ashram context.2017-11-25