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A standing man in rust-orange and maroon robes stands before an ornate golden shrine with a large gilded arch, carved gold pillars and a throne-like seat backed by decorated panels with many coin-like ornaments. He holds a long staff topped with a trident in one hand and raises his other palm in a blessing gesture. He wears a crown, a long rudraksha-style mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Oil lamps stand on the stage, a lion-form figure sits near the base, and a colourful striped cloth covers the floor. Hazy warm light fills the stage. a person is shown in a commanding ceremonial pose, appearing to be the central figure of this staged setting.

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April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of a bearded man standing on a striped woven rug in front of an ornate golden shrine with an arched canopy and carved temple panels. He wears a rust-orange robe over a matching dhoti, a crown or tall headdress, a red tilak mark, a long beaded mala and a gold ceremonial necklace. He raises one hand in greeting and holds a tall silver staff, while a lion figure and a small bronze lamp stand nearby. Warm orange light and a hazy atmosphere fill the shrine. Swamiji (probable) is present, shown in an orange robe, crown, rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, standing in the shrine in greeting.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA single man stands centrally on a carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden throne with a large arched backrest decorated with silver and gold relief carvings and winged figures. He wears a dark saffron-orange cloth draped over one shoulder and wrapped around the body, a crown-like headpiece, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. He holds a tall ceremonial staff in his right hand and raises his left hand in a blessing gesture. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a gilded lion figure sits at the front, and warm orange lighting fills the hall. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, and stands before a throne in a ritual setting.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing on an ornate stage before a golden shrine with carved pillars and an arched canopy. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a draped shawl, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a large pendant, and his long hair is swept back under a crown-like headpiece; he raises one hand in blessing and holds a tall staff. Behind him is a gilded throne-like seat with a decorative backdrop, a brass oil lamp stands at left, and a small ornamented animal figure sits at the front. Warm orange lighting and haze fill the scene. Appearance-based label: a person in a discourse-style setting, with a single person visible.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA standing man in a rust-orange robe and shawl raises his right hand in blessing while holding a tall silver staff topped with a trident in his left hand. He wears a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha-style mala and a large ornate pendant. A golden ornate throne with a decorated arched canopy and gilded carved panels stands behind him, with a lion figure and a decorated animal figure in red and gold at his feet, under warm orange stage lighting with hanging bells above. Swamiji (probable) appears on stage; the cues are the crown, the saffron-orange robe and the ornate ceremonial ornaments.2017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30A photograph of a man standing on a striped rug before an ornate golden shrine. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over the shoulder, a matching orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, and his long hair is swept back with a crown-like ornament. He raises one hand in blessing and holds a tall silver trident-staff. Behind him an elaborately carved gold throne-like structure with a deity murti and a peacock-feather fan arrangement is lit by warm light. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a lion figure sits near the front. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in a ceremonial role at the throne, based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and swept-back hair.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing on a rug in front of an ornate golden throne with carved gold panels and an arched canopy, lit by warm orange light. He wears a rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder with a gold waist sash, a long gold necklace with a large pendant, and multiple beaded malas. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and he holds a small gold object. Beside him stands a gilded seated animal figure, possibly a lion or elephant mount, and brass lamp stands flank the scene. a person cues here are the rust-orange robe and ornate gold necklace; he is standing before the throne, a ceremonial setting.2017-04-30 +2 copies