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A photograph of a decorated altar space arranged with pink and yellow flower garlands forming an arched backdrop, with the floor covered in pink rose petals. Centered is a printed portrait of a long-haired figure in white and gold robes seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, against a blue background. Brass oil lamps flank the altar on both sides, and white cloth draping frames the scene. No physical people are visible in the frame. The printed portrait is a depiction, and the figure's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity, so this is a depiction of an unidentified seated figure.

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November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A photograph of a floral shrine set up under a white tent. A large printed portrait of a figure seated on a gold throne is framed by arches of marigolds and roses in red, yellow and white garlands. The figure wears a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl and a long necklace. The ground in front is covered with red and pink petals, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Two young onlookers in checked and striped shirts stand at the left edge. The portrait is a printed image on a screen-like backdrop, not a physical person; no identity is asserted from appearance.2006-11-13A photograph of a flower-decorated altar or palanquin-style canopy covered in pink and red rose petals and garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers, with green leaves. At the centre hangs a framed portrait of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate golden throne against a blue background, wearing white and gold robes and a gold-coloured shawl, one hand raised. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the sides, and a young boy in a red checked shirt stands at the left edge. White cloth draping forms the backdrop. A portrait on a throne, not a physical person, is shown as the focal point of the altar.2006-11-13A man seated on a decorated throne in a flower-adorned alcove, waving his right hand in greeting and smiling. He wears an ornate orange, red and white crown-like headdress with a central medallion, a white kurta, and heavy garlands of pink roses, white jasmine and beaded flowers draped over his shoulders and chest, with a red rudraksha-style necklace visible. The throne back is covered in yellow marigold-style flowers with green leaves and white sunburst motifs, topped by a brass canopy. Golden lion-head armrests flank him, and a flower offering rests at his feet. A person in a cream sari sits at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair and a crown with rudraksha-style adornment, and is honoured on a throne during the Jayanti celebration.2006-01-01A photograph of a shrine set up in a hall. A large framed portrait on an easel shows a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, sitting before a large twisted banyan-type tree trunk. The portrait is garlanded with pink, red and yellow flowers and rests on a white draped table. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the table. In front, a white cloth is covered with yellow and pink flower petals arranged in a border with red and white blossoms and a red flower at the centre. A white railing and marble steps are in the background, and a bare foot of a person standing at the right edge is visible. No one is seated or performing an action in the frame. The portrait's figure is a depiction, identity unconfirmed by appearance alone.July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on a dark red quilted throne flanked by carved wooden lion-head armrests and ornate carved scroll supports. He wears a golden crown with a peacock feather, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and is draped in layered white and orange-bordered garlands of jasmine and red roses. His crossed legs rest on a silver lotus-shaped base heaped with red and pink flowers, and a silver kalasha and brass lamp stand nearby on a white cloth. Floral garlands in red, yellow and white frame the throne in a festive ceremonial setting.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony where a large framed portrait of a long-haired young man seated on an ornate gold throne is garlanded with white jasmine strings and red roses, with yellow marigolds and pink flowers heaped at its base. The portrait's figure wears white and gold robes and a gold necklace, and its blue backdrop carries Tamil-script text. In front, seated women in white saris with gold borders, one with an orange shawl, sit on green plastic chairs beside men in white dhotis and shirts. Standing devotees in white clothing gather at right, with loudspeakers, bunting and palm trees behind. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present.2006-09-14A seated figure on an ornate golden throne in a floral-decorated pavilion, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with a large red and white flower garland and a gold necklace. The throne is framed by a rainbow-coloured arch of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and a yellow marigold backdrop. In front, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the floor: a young man with a gold necklace offers and arranges items on a tray, while others with folded hands sit nearby. Two women in saffron and red saris sit to the right, one holding a plate, and brass lamps and fruit, marigolds and flower offerings are arranged on the ground. Seven people are visible, with several saffron-clad devotees and the seated figure on the throne receiving the ritual.2009-01-01A framed photograph of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robes, seated with hands clasped on a rock, is the centrepiece of a decorated altar. A large garland of white and red flowers drapes the frame, and a fan of dark peacock feathers rises behind it. Below, a table draped in pink and white flower strands holds green leaves, marigolds, and a wooden walking staff leaning against the frame. Rows of small oil lamps with marigold petals surround the base on the floor, and yellow and red garlands hang across the wall above. The portrait is a printed photograph, not a physical person, and no people are visible in the scene.2005-11-01A photograph of a decorated altar set against a pale wall with a maroon floor. A large framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, a red forehead mark and dark hair, seated before a large tree trunk; this is a depiction on a printed portrait, not a physical person. The portrait is ringed with orange marigolds, white jasmine strands and pink flowers, and the white-draped table below is heaped with marigolds and rose petals. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side of the portrait, and a metal bowl of petals sits on a blue stool at left. A banner above the portrait carries Telugu text. No people are visible.