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A seated figure in a maroon-and-gold dhoti-style robe with a white and orange garland and a white tilak on the forehead receives a bowed devotee in a grey striped shirt and white trousers, who presses palms together and lowers his head toward the figure's hands. Behind them stands a golden deity murti draped with a multicoloured flower garland, with banana leaves, marigold garlands and golden peetha-style seats framing the scene. Several women in white and maroon saris and saffron-trimmed robes with rudraksha or orange garlands stand nearby, with brass trays of offerings on the floor. The figure seated on the throne has long hair and ornate gold jewellery, which may be a qualifying appearance cue; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated hall. A woman seated on a red throne-like chair wears a maroon sari with gold border, white flower garland, gold bangles, a white forehead mark, and holds a small pink fruit. A man in a grey striped shirt and glasses leans forward and places his hands on her head. Behind them stand women in saffron-red and white saris with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a white-clad woman at right, and a golden deity murti under marigold and flower garlands. Banana leaves, orange marigold garlands on pillars, and brass plates with offerings sit on the red floor.2014-08-29A seated woman in a maroon sari with a gold border and white floral garland sits on a red cushioned throne, a gold lion-shaped armrest in front. A man in a light grey striped shirt and glasses bends forward, hands pressed together, and leans his forehead toward her as she places her hand on his head in blessing. Behind them stand devotees in white clothes with orange and rudraksha-style malas, and a garlanded deity murti with orange marigold garlands hangs above a golden torana. Banana plant leaves and a fruit offering sit on a brass plate at the lower right.2014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with a golden deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds in the background. A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti with a white tilak and rudraksha malas, wearing a green silk shawl, leans forward holding a rudraksha mala toward a standing devotee. The seated figure sits on a red-upholstered throne with gold lion-head armrests. Nearby, a man in a red shawl holds fruit, a man in white with a red shawl holds fruit, and women in white and red-brown saris wear rudraksha malas and hold papers. Red carpet and a wooden pillar complete the setting.2014-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall where a seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red-orange cloth draped over the body, and smiles while a bald man in orange robes with a red-and-yellow flower garland bows toward him. Behind the throne, a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and red flowers frames the seat. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a woman in white sari with folded hands stand in attendance, and a gold-coloured ornamental figure and a brass lamp sit by the throne. A woman's head is visible in the lower right foreground. A large throne with a crown finial and a Swamiji (probable) cue of turban, beads and saffron-red clothing are present, while the orange-robed bowing devotee and attendants are shown in white ritual clothing.2015-07-31August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesAugust 29 20142014-08-29A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne with gold carved armrests, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, white floral garland and a large beaded yellow necklace, with a tilak on the forehead, smiling and raising a hand in blessing. Before the throne a kneeling man in white shirt and white dhoti holds pink fruit in his hands. Behind them stand a woman in an orange sari and an older woman in an orange-saffron robe with hands in anjali, along with several women in white and red-bordered saris. Marigold garlands hang on pillars and a deity murti decorated with flowers stands in the background, with a kalasha-style setting and banana leaves. A small plate of fruit sits in the foreground.2014-08-29August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesAugust 29 20142014-08-29A photograph in a temple hall with red carpet and a gold deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers behind a gold lion-headed seat. A woman in a red and gold sari with a bindi and rudraksha-style beads sits on the left, reaching out to clasp the hands of a man in a brown silk kurta and white dhoti who bows toward her. Behind them stand women in white saris with red garlands and a woman in orange robes, plus a golden horse figure. A white air conditioner and red-and-white latticed screen frame the scene.2014-08-27Photograph inside a shrine room at an ashram. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange-saffron garments, a white and yellow flower garland and red beaded necklaces leans forward to offer a fruit to a kneeling man in a red t-shirt and glasses, who receives it with folded hands. Behind them, a woman in white with a tilak and a woman in an orange and cream sari with a gold border stand by. Brass oil lamps, a decorated deity murti area with flower garlands, and brass plates with offerings sit in front. Several people are visible; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate.2015-06-02