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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.

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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.2010-09-22A 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.2010-08-04A 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 man sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions inside an open stone pavilion, a microphone on a stand beside him. He wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting on a red cushioned footstool. Behind him stand carved stone pillars and a gold-framed niche holding a deity murti with a red headdress and flower garlands, plus a brass lamp stand. A red-and-white striped wall, an orange curtain and palm trees complete the setting. The man has long dark hair and appears to be the Swamiji candidate, with his distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala as visible cues.2010-10-30July 08 20102010-07-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated in an orange armchair before a temple shrine, wearing saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and bare feet resting on an orange footstool. He has long dark hair and holds his hands in his lap. Behind him, a stone shrine is decorated with a dense garland of yellow, orange, pink and green flowers, with two gilded deity murtis in red and orange garments and crowns, and gold oil lamps stand on both sides. A low stone platform before the seat holds fruit on an orange-draped table, and flowers are arranged along the base. The Swamiji candidate shows several cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala.2010-07-27A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a temple shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and rests one hand on the armrest while holding a long metal rod or pointer. Pink flowers and a brass tray sit on the floor in front of the throne. Behind him, a red-curtained shrine holds a pair of deity murtis, adorned with marigold and rose garlands, flanked by brass lamps and gold kalasha-style lamp stands. Grey stone carvings frame the sanctum and a potted plant is visible at the left. The floor is wet.2010-11-02July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a large ornate golden throne (peetha) inside an open pavilion with orange curtains. Behind him stands a golden arch and a deity murti with a red backdrop. Two people in white stand at the left and right edges, partly visible. In front of the throne are a silver tray with a pile of golden-coloured items, silver lamps with wicks arranged on a plate, folded saffron cloths, a bowl with fruit, and silver plates, set on an orange cloth. The setting suggests a pada puja, with his feet resting on a silver plate. Prominent carved stone pillars frame the scene. The man is visibly wearing a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, consistent with the probable identification cues, though the image also shows several attendants and ritual objects.2010-08-06A 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.2010-07-07November 01 20102010-11-01A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, gesturing with raised hands as he speaks into a microphone on a stand. He sits on a red carpet in an open pavilion beside a stone shrine containing a deity murti draped with a garland of marigolds, with brass oil lamps and fruit offerings on a stone platform. Red and white striped pillars, orange curtains and a metal gate surround the open-air hall.2010-09-09