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A photograph of a golden shrine hall with embossed gold panels and a golden kalasha-topped niche. A central seated figure is framed by a large floral garland of yellow, orange and red flowers, wearing a red shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. Around the platform, a group of devotees sits in front of him wearing white, red, teal and green sarees and kurtas; several have their hands folded in prayer. Brass trishula staffs stand at either side of the platform, and a decorated palanquin-style canopy is visible at left.

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A photograph of a Guru Purnima offering at a temple-like hall with a large gold-embossed backdrop of seated figures and a golden canopy. A central figure sits on a raised gold throne draped in a red cloth and a multicolour garland arch, wearing a crown-like headdress, gold necklaces, and a red-and-gold shawl, with arms extended over the throne's arms. Around the platform, a seated group of devotees in white and coloured saris and dhotis, many with hair in braids, face the throne. Brass lamps stand at the front edges and a small saffron-clad attendant sits at the right corner. Left side shows a decorated ceremonial umbrella and a painted deity figure. The seated central figure is a candidate matching the page's appearance cues of crown, gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing, labelled probable Swamiji on the throne, while the surrounding people are devotees.2016-07-19A photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-embossed backdrop. A man seated on a raised throne-like platform under a gold umbrella canopy is framed by a large arc of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. He wears a red shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. Around the platform, about a dozen seated women and girls in white, red, blue and green saris face him with hands folded. Brass trishula staffs stand at the edges, and a golden kalasha-like finial tops the canopy. A seated golden figure flanked by a red-and-blue decorated pedestal appears to the left.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man on a gold-and-ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden canopy, framed by a large arc of yellow, white and red marigold garlands. He wears a dark turban-style head covering, a gold necklace, a long white-and-red bead garland, a red shawl over his shoulders and wrist bands. A row of about ten devotees sits on a gold dais in front of him, women in saris and white and red clothing, one with a long braid and flowers in her hair. Golden relief carvings of figures decorate the background wall; a trident and a brass pot stand at the sides, and a flag with a painted emblem hangs at left. Possible ritual gathering, a person in person; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page description but is not certain.2016-07-19A ceremonial scene in a gold-decorated hall with ornate golden walls and a golden umbrella canopy. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears a red shawl and a multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, seated on a flower-garlanded throne with bright red, yellow and green floral arches. On the left, a deity murti in blue and gold sits beneath a golden canopy beside a trident. Several women in white saris, red blouses and colourful traditional dresses sit in a row on a golden-draped platform, while a person in orange robes in the foreground holds up a flame. The man on the throne shows a sannyasi-like appearance in distinctive adornments.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19March 18 20172017-03-18A golden temple shrine with an ornate gold canopy and a large gold-and-green backdrop. On a raised platform, a figure seated on a red-draped throne wears a black crown, a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, with a garland of yellow, green and white flowers behind him. Beside him stands a deity murti with a gold crown under a blue-and-white arch, flanked by ornate fringed parasols and a golden trident. A row of women and girls in white, pink, red, teal and green saris and sarees sits along the platform, many with long braided hair and flowers. In the foreground, a blurred person in orange holds an oil lamp near the lower edge of the frame. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly established, so the person is described by role.2016-07-19October 17 20102010-10-17A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. Behind him stand gilded figures, a trident is visible at right, and golden lion-like carvings flank the dais. Before him sits a seated assembly of devotees: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white and cream saris, one in a gold blouse, all facing the throne on a red-draped platform. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan, with the seated figure presented as a person, giving guidance to the gathered devotees.2015-07-31