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A photograph of a decorated shrine with a central figure seated on a raised platform framed by flowers, a golden crown, and a peacock-feather fan. A figure in white garments and a gold crown with hands pressed in anjali stands before a flower-garlanded backdrop; a large ornate golden canopy and colourful arched border frame the scene. Four people in saffron and orange robes stand in front of the shrine: one holds a lit flame in a tray during aarti, another in saffron stands with palms joined on the right, and two others stand at the left with heads shaved. The setting appears to be a festive puja or aarti at a shrine, with garlands, brass vessels and a lit lamp.

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A decorated temple-style shrine with a flower-garlanded arch of red, yellow and green bands and a golden canopy above. A figure in a white dhoti with a gold crown and gold garland stands before a deity murti, holding a lit oil lamp aarti flame, while devotees in saffron robes and a bare-chested shaved-head attendant kneel and stand around the shrine with hands folded. A peacock-feather ornament and trident-like staff appear beside the altar. Strands of flowers drape the altar and gold lions flank the base. Swamiji (probable): the crowned figure in white and gold holding the aarti lamp is the central officiant, distinguished by the gold crown, white ceremonial dress and gold necklace.2006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man with palms pressed together in namaskar sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden canopy, framed by bands of red, yellow, white and purple marigold garlands. He wears a white dhoti with gold border, a red flower garland, gold necklaces and a crown with a peacock feather. Below, two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on the floor near a small flame, fruit offerings, brass vessels and flower-covered platform, appearing to perform a puja or aarti. Two more devotees in orange are visible at the right. The wall behind is covered in yellow flowers. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the crown, peacock-feather ornament, gold jewellery, flower garlands and throne setting.2009-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in the centre of a flower-decorated throne alcove, his palms joined in namaskar. He wears a gold crown with a peacock feather, a gold necklace, a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl, and a garland of white flowers with red, blue and yellow ribbons. Two saffron-robed attendants sit in front, one with a rudraksha mala, and a white-clad man stands at right. Brass lamps and a chain of marigolds and white jasmine frame the throne. Swamiji (probable): the figure is recognisable by his gold crown, gold necklace and multi-coloured garland on a throne; he is shown in a seated devotional role.2006-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting, adorned with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Two standing attendants in dark brown robes face the throne from the foreground, one holding an offering. Fruit baskets, flower garlands and a silver vessel sit before the throne, and a small gold trident is visible at the right edge. The decorated backdrop features gilded arches and a floral-patterned wall. Probable Swamiji cues: orange clothing, orange turban and ornate throne with a garland.2008-07-17A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers, with hands joined in namaste. Flanking the throne, two men in orange robes sit to the left; one holds an offering, and a woman in an orange-and-maroon sari sits to the right with hands folded near a silver tray of fruit including apples, bananas, grapes and oranges. A decorated white-and-purple floral backdrop with a golden parasol-like canopy and a golden trident stands behind the throne. Silver oil lamps and a silver vessel are at the front, with a red-and-gold patterned carpet. Several other seated figures appear at the bottom edge. This appears to be a puja or ritual offering scene.2008-07-17A seated figure in an orange and gold robe sits on a golden throne with a gold crown, garlanded with red and white flower necklaces, hands folded in lap, eyes closed. Behind is a red and gold textile backdrop with a decorative arched panel. Four devotees kneel in front with palms pressed together: two in white kurtas and orange shawls on the left, a woman in a green-blue sari with orange shawl, and a man in white with orange shawl on the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame and a vessel with flowers sit on the floor before them.2007-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of orange and white flowers hangs around the neck. Three saffron-clad attendants sit cross-legged on the floor before the throne, one holding a bowl, amid a silver puja vessel and bowls of fruit and flowers. The backdrop is a decorated pavilion with gold and red floral motifs, a golden canopy above, and tridents placed at the sides. The setting suggests a puja or darshan at a dais.2008-07-17