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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne on a stage draped in deep red curtains. He wears a rust-brown robe, a matching brown turban-style head covering, and a heavy gold-toned garland and necklace, with his hands resting on his knees in a meditative pose. Above him stands a golden alcove holding a deity murti with a crown and a trident-bearing figure. A tall gold trident stands at his left, and potted green plants, clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and two standing fans surround the stage over a striped woven rug.

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A seated man in a brown-orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat before a large gilded throne backed by a golden arched frame. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a brown head wrap, and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands resting on the armrests. Behind him a deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his crown and a companion figure stands on a golden pedestal, flanked by a trident (trishul) and tall ceremonial lamp stands. Potted green plants, unlit clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and striped woven mats fill the stage, with two electric fans at the sides. a person is seated on the throne in this temple-style setting, with the wording of the page indicating a Shiva Deeksha puja.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a saffron-brown robe with a matching shawl wrapped over his shoulders sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold chest ornament, and a rust-coloured turban with a small gold crown. He rests his hands on the armrests. Behind him a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon headdress and a second small figure, backed by a yellow cloth. A trident stands at left, two brass lamps flank the throne, and potted green plants and white heaps of offerings surround the platform on a striped rug. a person in an appearance-based sense, seated in meditation at a Shiva Deeksha setting. Two electric fans flank the scene.2017-02-22A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe sits cross-legged-style on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting on the armrests. He wears a maroon turban, a white and orange flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him a golden backdrop shows a deity murti with a crescent moon, and a gold trident stands at left beside brass lamps and potted plants. Oil lamps and offerings of white cloth sit on the floor, and a white fan is at right. The seat is set on a striped woven mat at a temple-style stage. The figure appears to be a person, seated on the throne in meditation or puja.2017-02-22A seated man in rust-brown robes and a rust-brown turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, in a meditative posture. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, and his hands rest on his knees. Behind him a gold arched backdrop holds a deity murti wearing a crown with a small figure beside it. A golden trident stands to the left, and brass lamps, potted plants, white flower heaps and standing fans surround the dais, which is covered in a colourful woven rug and draped in red curtains.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching brown turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large gold arched backrest and red cushioned armrests, eyes closed and hands held together at chest level in a meditative gesture. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a gold chest ornament over the robe. Behind him, a gilded shrine niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon crown and a consort figure. Tall brass trident and lamp stands flank the throne, with brass oil lamps, potted plants, clay pots and white cloth bundles on the raised platform, and a red drape fills the background. Swamiji appearance cues: brown turban, gold ornaments and ceremonial brown robe, seated on a throne; labelled probable.2017-02-22 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red velvet cushions, hands raised in front of his chest in a blessing gesture. He wears a brown turban with a gold ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces. Behind him stands a gold-clad deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his headdress, beside a consort figure, under a gold arched canopy. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass lamp stands, potted plants, striped decorative pillars and white offering heaps on cloth at the front. Red drapes form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a brown turban, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala on a throne, a ceremonial presentation.2017-02-22A bearded man in an orange-brown robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising his hands in a teaching gesture. He wears a long gold necklace and a gold chest ornament. Behind him, a gilded niche holds a deity murti of a crowned figure with a crescent moon and a consort. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style stand, potted plants, and white ritual offerings on the floor. The red drapes and mats set a satsang or puja scene.2017-02-22A seated man in ochre-saffron robes sits in a white ornate chair on a stage before a golden arched shrine framed with carved gold and a yellow cloth backdrop. Inside the shrine, a deity murti with a crown and trident-like emblem sits beside a consort figure. He wears a large gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with a tilak on his forehead and gold armbands. A tall golden trident stands to his left, with brass oil lamps, potted green plants and white flower garlands at the stage edges. A standing fan and a red curtain complete the scene. One physical person is visible.2017-02-15February 22 20172017-02-22