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A photograph of a temple ritual setup with a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped in marigold garlands and white flower strands. The seated person wears a magenta turban with a decorative ornament, a purple and gold silk shawl over a pink sari, and gold jewellery. Two deity murtis stand to the left, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf borders. On the right, a small deity murti sits on a purple flower-garlanded stand. The foreground table, covered in maroon cloth, holds brass puja implements including a bell, a lamp, a conch-shaped vessel, a fan-like ritual umbrella, a small lamp, and a white fibre whisk, with smoke rising from incense. A blue velvet cloth covers the middle table.

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Photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall showing a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped in a blue velvet cloth, wearing a red and gold sari-style garment, a white-and-red flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and a tilak on the forehead. Two large ornate murti figures stand in front, heavily adorned with yellow, orange, red and green marigold garlands. To the left, a black pedestal holds a Shiva lingam wrapped in orange marigold garlands, and a smaller gold figure stands nearby. Above, golden statues of deities decorate the wall. A tray of fruit including bananas, apples and pomegranates, brass bowls, a lamp and a tumbler sits on a red polka-dot cloth in the lower right foreground. a person appears in the ceremonial figure described.A photo inside a temple-style shrine room with gold-framed altars and deity figures. On the left, a shaved-headed, bare-chested priest in white dhoti and an orange turban stands with palms joined in anjali. Center right, a woman in a red sari with gold jewelry and a garland of white and yellow flowers sits on a red cushioned seat, her forehead marked with a tilak, while a bare-chested figure in orange and gold garments stands nearby. Two large flower-covered deity murtis draped in yellow, red and purple garlands sit on a blue draped table. Behind them are painted statues of deities, a gold-framed niche, and an exit sign on the wall.A seated figure in a blue turban and blue silk garment sits on a maroon velvet seat on a raised dais draped in navy blue velvet, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a multicolored flower garland. Two large floral arrangements with garlands of marigolds, roses and white blossoms frame the left side, each enclosing a small deity murti. A smaller floral-decorated murti sits at the right, and a gold throne-like backdrop stands behind. A purple cushioned stool sits in the foreground. Probable Swamiji cues include the blue turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, and the seated figure is shown in person in a temple setting.A photograph inside a temple-style hall with gold-painted walls and an illuminated EXIT sign. In the centre, a seated man with a magenta and orange turban, a white tripundra mark on his forehead, a white flower garland, and beaded rudraksha malas sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of a gold ornate chair; he is smiling and wears an orange-gold dhoti-style cloth. On the left, two deity murtis are dressed in yellow and purple silk saris with dense marigold and white flower garlands and gold jewellery. On the right, smaller deity murtis and a figure stand on a blue-draped altar beside a red-cushioned throne. In front, a brass plate holds bananas and green fruit, with incense smoke rising. The scene suggests a puja offering in progress. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a magenta turban, tripundra, multiple rudraksha malas and ornate orange-gold clothing, cues consistent with the page's claim.A seated figure in white and gold dhoti-style clothing sits on a maroon velvet cushioned seat within a temple shrine decorated with gold-toned panels. He wears a white turban-like headpiece with flower garlands, multiple rudraksha malas, and a gold necklace with pendant, with a gold-bordered white shawl draped over his shoulders. To his left, two large deity murtis are dressed in pink and white floral garlands and heavily embellished silver-and-gold robes. Behind him, a small deity figure and seated figures appear on a red and gold throne. Stone and metal figures with marigold and rose garlands stand on a navy draped platform, and a red EXIT sign and track lighting are visible at the top. Attribution: the figure's pose, ornaments and cues fit the a person identity from the event page, so he is described as a seated person of that appearance.A photograph of an indoor Hindu temple shrine decorated with golden architectural elements, marigold and rose garlands, and a blue draped platform. Centre right, a seated person in a red and orange garment with a red turban and multiple beaded necklaces sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden arch, flanked by garlands and a microphone. A large deity murti with a red and white garland stands on a pedestal in the centre, and several smaller painted or carved deity figures stand in alcoves to the right, including figures holding staffs. A signboard reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA is partly visible at left, and an exit sign hangs on the wall above.Inside a temple hall with gold-painted carved pillars and a golden canopy, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and orange turban stands with palms joined in prayer before a decorated altar. The altar holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, with fruit offerings and brass lamps below. To the right, a seated figure in a red and gold sari and orange head covering rests on a red-cushioned gold throne, with flower garlands around the neck. Gilded deity figures stand in a niche at right, and a kalasha-style brass vessel sits on the ledge near the lower left. Ceiling lights and an EXIT sign are visible.A photograph inside a temple-style hall shows a man seated on an ornate gold lion-armed throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange head wrap, reddish-brown robe and a white and multicolour flower garland with gold ornaments on his wrists. A gilded footstool and a brass lamp stand nearby. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and sits on a golden orange-draped seat in front of a gold-framed niche with magenta drapery. Plates of food offerings are arranged on the floor, with a red patterned carpet beneath. The man appears to be a person based on the saffron head wrap, rudraksha-style adornments and the garlanded throne setting, but the appearance is only partly visible, so the identification is uncertain.2013-11-17A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with gold carved lions and garlands. A woman in a gold brocade sari with her hair in a bun stands at left holding a small brass lamp or aarti plate and photographing the scene with a phone. At right, a figure in a maroon and gold turban, a red and gold garland and a heavy gold necklace sits on a red cushioned seat draped in white and red flower garlands, on a blue cloth covered table with yellow marigold chains. Tables in front hold brass vessels, oranges, bananas and a purple cloth. Behind is a large silver and gold canopy. At right, a deity murti in blue and red with a crown is shown, and a red EXIT sign is visible on the wall. A banner at left reads KAILASA TORONTO.A woman in a white sari with a green border stands at left holding a brass lamp or tray, facing a richly decorated temple shrine with gold-painted carved arches and blue draped fabric. A deity murti with a garland and a decorated figure on a throne are on the central altar. At right, a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and red-green garland, with a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne, beside a seated statue and floral-garlanded murtis. Marigold garlands and white flower arrangements decorate the altar, and a dark stone Nandi-like figure sits at the lower left. +1 copiesA stage decorated for a festival with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. On the left, a deity murti in pink and white drapery sits in a gold arched canopy with a turquoise panel, flanked by two smaller figures, all garlanded in yellow, orange and purple flowers. In the centre, a goddess murti in a purple skirt and pink garland sits within a floral arch. On the right, a seated man wearing an orange-red robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a heart-shaped floral backdrop of red, yellow and white blooms. He appears to be a person seated as honoured guest, with appearance cues of orange clothing, rudraksha and ornate gold jewellery.2013-12-26November 17 20132013-11-17