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A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces sits on an ornate white-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti of a goddess crowned with a red turban. Several women in orange saris kneel on both sides with hands folded in namaskar, one offering a pink flower garland. A trident stands at left, brass lamps and kalasha-style pots flank the throne, and a striped woven rug covers the floor.

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A seated bearded man in a reddish-brown robe and rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a gold-framed deity murti of a goddess with a red crown, holding a trident-like implement, beneath a golden arch and yellow drape. A pink-and-white flower garland hangs across his lap. Around him, about a dozen women in orange saris sit in rows with hands folded in namaste, and a few potted plants and brass lamps stand nearby. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace on a throne, presented as the central figure at this satsang-style darshan.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe with long rudraksha mala necklaces and a gold pendant, holding a pink-and-white flower garland, seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a gold deity murti and yellow drape. Several women in saffron-orange sarees kneel or sit around him, some with hands folded in namaskar. Potted plants, a brass trident, and gold lamps frame the stage, and fruit sits at the lower left. The setting suggests a darshan or satsang.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A bearded man with a tilak and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments sits on a red-cushioned silver throne in a ceremonial hall. He wears a rust-brown wrap and gold armbands and rests his hands on the throne's arms. Behind him, a golden canopy frames a deity murti with a trident and a kalasha-topped lamp stand. Around him, several women in orange-saffron wraps sit on a striped mat with palms pressed together in namaskar. Potted plants and a trident stand in the setting.2017-02-19A photo inside a temple-style hall with a gold deity murti and red curtains behind a seated bearded man on a white-and-red throne. He wears a brown-orange robe, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace, holding a pink and white flower garland across his lap with eyes closed. Around him, several women in orange saris kneel on a striped rug, some with hands folded and one bowing, and green fruit sits on a tray at right. Plants and a silver-based vase stand nearby. a person: the seated man has long hair, a beard, gold ornaments and rudraksha, consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented as a devotee-led puja or darshan.2017-02-19A photo of a seated man on a red and gold throne-like seat on a raised stage, wearing a brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, with his hands raised to his head. Around him, several young women and men in orange-saffron robes kneel and sit with palms pressed together in prayer, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them stands a gilded ornate backdrop with a yellow cloth and a figure of a deity seated on a lion-like mount holding a trident, flanked by brass lamps, plants and kalasha-like pots. The setting suggests a devotional ritual ceremony.2017-02-19A photograph of a seated man in a rust-brown robe at the centre of a thatched-roofed stage decorated with green leaves and hanging bells. He wears a long beard, a gold ornate necklace and gold bracelets, and holds a large garland of pink and white flowers in both hands. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti with multiple arms within a large wooden wheel. Several people in saffron-orange garments sit with their backs to the camera on the left and right, some with palms joined in prayer, and women with long braided hair and rudraksha malas are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, a beard, gold ornamental necklace and a rust-brown robe.2017-01-15A photograph inside a temple-style hall with red drapes and a gold-framed deity murti of a crowned figure seated behind the central seat. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe, with rudraksha malas and a red tilak, sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair being garlanded with a pink and white flower garland by a woman in orange robes. Several women in orange saris kneel on both sides with hands pressed in anjali, and brass lamps, a trident and kalasha stand nearby. A brass plate of fruit sits on the floor. The men's and women's clothing and garlands indicate a puja or darshan setting. Six people are visible.2017-02-19