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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange draped garment with rudraksha malas on the arm and neck, a gold necklace, and a maroon-and-gold headband, receiving offerings from a visitor. The seated figure sits before a golden throne with an ornate gold backrest. A standing man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl, a tilak on his forehead, and folded hands leans forward smiling toward the seated figure. Behind them, other men stand and sit in white, and a saffron banner hangs at upper left against a stone pillar. Appearance suggests a person seated on the golden throne, wearing saffron garments, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a headband, giving blessings to a devotee.

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May 13 20122012-05-13A photograph in a stone-walled temple hall shows a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a brown-orange shawl over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala necklace, a beaded headband and a sandalwood-marked forehead, extending a hand with a small offering to a smiling man in a white shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Another smiling man in a white shirt stands at left, and robed people in orange stand in the background near a gilded brass screen. A brass pot sits beside the throne on a golden cushion.2012-05-09A photograph inside a gold-ornamented temple hall. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a gold-and-red floral headpiece, a heavy gold necklace and multiple dark rudraksha bracelets, and extends a hand to receive an offering. Facing them, an elderly white-haired man in white clothes with an orange shawl leans forward, presenting an envelope and folded notes with both hands. A younger man in an orange shawl and white clothes stands behind him. Behind the seated figure, a bald man bare-chested with a rudraksha mala sits near golden decorative panels, and a few other people in white stand in the background. Golden throne-like carvings and an orange-lit arch frame the scene. The figure in orange has long swept-back hair and distinctive ornaments, matching the page's description of a person with a visible role of receiving devotees.2012-05-13May 09 20122012-05-09A photograph inside a temple hall with a decorated stone-textured wall and a golden arch at upper right. In the foreground, a figure seated on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth, heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha beads on the arm and wrist, and a red-beaded headband with hair swept back into a bun; this figure appears to be a person. Facing this figure, a man in a white shirt leans forward with cupped hands held out, receiving or offering something. Behind them, another seated robed figure with a bare upper body, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits beside a golden seat, and several standing men in white and yellow shawls watch the scene.2012-05-13 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a marble-walled hall shows a bare-chested figure seated on a red cushioned dais before an ornate gold throne-back. The seated man wears an orange-saffron cloth, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and heavy gold ceremonial beads, with a red-and-gold headband and gold bangles; he is smiling. Standing beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace touches the seated man's arm with sandalwood paste, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses and gold bracelets, applies it to the seated man's arm. Several devotees in white and dark clothes crowd behind them. A red and gold cloth lies in the foreground. a person cues are the saffron wrap, gold beaded necklace and gold-throne setting, presented as a ritual abhishekam-style anointing moment.2012-05-12May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-style hall with marble-patterned walls and a golden throne. A man seated on a red-cushioned gold throne, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala across his chest, a long gold necklace, a rudraksha bracelet and a beaded headband, holds his cupped hands open while a devotee pours or offers a white substance into them. Beside him, another gold throne is occupied by a seated figure in orange with a rudraksha mala. A standing man in a white shirt with a red tilak on his forehead and a gold wristwatch bends forward, hands extended to the seated man. A kneeling man in a striped shirt assists nearby, and an orange-and-white flag hangs in the background. Onlookers stand around, one holding a golden fan-shaped ceremonial umbrella. a person is the seated figure in saffron with the long gold necklace and rudraksha malas on a gold throne; the identification rests on these distinctive ceremonial cues.2012-05-13May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph inside a temple hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace, bracelets and a forehead tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white clothes, with grey hair, kneels and bows toward him, while another man in a patterned shirt stands at the right. Behind the throne a red and yellow flag hangs, and a brass kalasha-like vessel with white powder sits on the floor in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, a crown-like headband, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, matching the page description of a visit to the throne.2012-05-13May 09 20122012-05-09