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Two men stand side by side posing for a photo in front of an ornate gold-and-red shrine backdrop with deity murtis. On the left, a smiling man in a white kurta wears a saffron-and-white sacred-text shawl printed with Om symbols, a rudraksha mala, a yellow tilak on his forehead, and holds a folded paper packet. On the right, a smiling man with a swept orange-red turban and saffron robes wears a long garland of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses, along with a gold pendant and rudraksha malas. Behind them, a gilded deity figure wears red and gold garments and heavy gold jewellery, and flower garlands drape the scene.

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July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of two smiling men in front of a gold-framed altar with garlanded deity murti on either side. On the left, a clean-shaven man in white kurta and orange-red shawl with a tilak on his forehead holds a small folded white packet. On the right, a man wearing an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, with gold ornaments and a gold necklace, laughs broadly and reaches out to receive the packet. Large garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses decorate the deity figures behind them.2015-07-13Three people stand in front of a golden shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers, with a gilded deity murti behind them. A man on the left wears a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold shawl inscribed with text, rudraksha beads and a green badge. In the centre, a man in an orange turban and saffron robe wears heavy gold chains, layered flower garlands and a golden pendant, raising one hand in blessing. On the right, a woman in a green sari with an orange inscribed shawl and a name badge stands with her hands folded. The central figure has long-hair-free cropped features and his appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so his identity is uncertain.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13A photograph of a seated person on a gold-and-brown throne with carved golden lion-head arms, wearing a rust-red turban, rust-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders, and a heavy gold-beaded necklace. Gesturing with one arm, he is smiling toward a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a red-and-white garland and gold chain, who stands beside a seated man in white shirt and rust-red shawl with rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in white and red saris stand with lamps and ritual items. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with distinctive turban, saffron-orange clothing and ornate gold necklace.2015-09-11 +1 copiesOctober 14 20152015-10-14July 13 20152015-07-13A photo of a smiling young man in a white kurta-style garment with an orange-brown shawl and a yellow and red flower garland, standing beside a seated figure on an ornate throne. The seated person wears a gold crown, a gold necklace, a multi-coloured flower garland in pink, green and white, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. Behind them is a large heart-shaped backdrop decorated with rows of white, yellow and red flowers and gold embroidery. A golden lion sculpture sits at the right edge, and a leopard-print seat cover is visible. The seated figure has distinctive crown, gold ornaments and garlands; the appearance is a person on a throne, with the standing man as a devotee. Two people are visible.2016-02-02July 13 20152015-07-13May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of two men posing together in front of an ornate golden-and-blue throne backdrop decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands. The man on the left, smiling, wears a white kurta with an orange-brown shawl, a yellow and red flower garland, and a blue lanyard with a badge. The seated man on the right, a probable Swamiji by appearance, has long dark hair under a gold crown, wears a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala with a multicoloured flower garland, and orange-saffron clothing, and holds a golden staff while resting his hand on the armrest. A golden lion sculpture sits at the lower right and a tall ornate chair dominates the background. Two people stand partially visible at the far left edge.2016-02-02