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A shrine arrangement set against a draped red and gold backdrop with patterned saffron-and-black cloth hangings at the top corners. Centre frame: a gilt-framed portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair, wearing orange robes and a beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing before a banyan-tree backdrop; the portrait is labelled with a printed name that is not visible here. In front stands a white marble sculpture of a seated figure wearing a jewelled crown, gold and bead necklaces, saffron-and-maroon drapery, and raising one hand in blessing. Flanking candlesticks, peacock-feather arrangements in vases, a leopard-print cushion, and folded orange cloth on a white cloth complete the altar. No people are physically present.

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June 14 20142014-06-14October 22 20122012-10-22October 24 20122012-10-24April 05 20132013-04-05 +1 copiesA seated white statue of a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-and-maroon throne decorated with white leaf-vine carvings and a dove emblem. The statue wears a white turban, a red marigold garland, a silver necklace and a rudraksha mala, and its right hand is raised in blessing. A large black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man hangs above on a backdrop of purple draping and green garlands. Brass lamps, a small framed picture and offerings sit on the platform in front of the throne, with a trident-like symbol in gold on the base. Lattice screens and a peacock-feather fan frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-08-08A framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace with a white and gold ceremonial garland, seated cross-legged before a large banyan tree trunk, his right hand raised in blessing. The portrait is decorated with a garland of white flowers and red roses hung in an arc, white lotus-like flowers, yellow flowers and a red-and-green floral offering at its base. Two carved wooden lion statues flanking the frame are each adorned with pink flower garlands and yellow blossoms, and two large peacock-feather fans stand on either side. The setting is a white draped altar, a photograph of a depiction rather than a physical person. Swamiji (probable) appears only as a printed portrait, with orange robe and long hair as distinguishing cues.2008-07-28A shrine table is set before a large framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, sitting cross-legged in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white bead necklace with a pendant, raising one hand in blessing, and seated in front of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. The framed portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Peacock feathers stand in vases on either side, red roses are placed on top of the frame, and a small portrait of a woman in pink sits at the lower left. The table holds brass oil lamps, a lit diya, bowls of flower petals and kumkum, a brass kalasha-like vessel, and a deity murti dressed in a green and red silk garment with red and white flower garlands. No physical people are present. +5 copiesOctober 07 20122012-10-07April 07 20122012-04-07June 06 20132013-06-06A photograph of a man seated in an orange upholstered armchair on a stage with dark red velvet drapes. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange robe with yellow trim, a rudraksha mala, and a beaded necklace. Beside him is a gold-framed portrait on an ornate gold and red throne with a tiger-skin cloth and a gold lion figure. The framed portrait, labelled with a caption, shows a figure in orange sitting beneath a banyan tree with one hand raised in blessing and a rudraksha mala around the neck. A small gold table and a patterned rug complete the setting.2013-04-05 +1 copiesA red velvet throne stage with a tiger-striped drape and gold trim is set up for worship. A large framed photograph shows a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, seated cross-legged before a tree trunk and raising one hand in blessing. Flanking the framed picture are two gold ceremonial crowns set among red roses, white flowers and green leaves. In front of the throne sits a gold palanquin-style tray decorated with red flower ornaments. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. The scene is an empty stage with no people present.2012-10-24