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A photograph of a bearded man standing in a hazy, warmly lit hall before an ornate golden arch and a large deity murti. He wears a rust-red and gold wrap draped over his shoulders, a gold-and-red sash, a thick gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a small crown-like headpiece. He holds a red trident in his left hand and raises his right palm in greeting. Brass bells hang from the top of the frame, and an oil lamp sits at the lower left. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with a trident, gold necklace, crown and saffron-red wrap.

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April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA man stands centre-frame in a warmly lit, ornate golden shrine, holding a red-and-gold trident in his right hand while his left hand is raised in a blessing gesture. He wears a rust-red and saffron draped garment, a bare-chested upper body adorned with a long gold chain, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, plus gold bangles and a gold waist belt. Long hair is swept back, and a red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stand large golden deity murtis flanked by a gold arch, bells hang from above, and brass oil lamps sit at the lower left and right. Dust or incense haze softens the light. The scene is an in-person ritual presence in a temple setting.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of a man standing centre-frame in a warmly lit hall, raising his right hand in a greeting and holding a silver trident-staff in his left. He wears a dark maroon-red robe with a gold-trimmed waist sash, a crown-like headpiece, a tilak on his forehead, and layered gold necklaces and a large gold pendant with a bird-like motif. Behind him is an ornate golden arch with jewelled, sparkling decoration and a richly ornamented seated deity murti with a crown and multiple arms. Golden ornamental pillars frame the right side and a small decorated altar with offerings sits at lower right. Hazy orange lighting fills the room.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing before an ornate golden throne and shrine. He holds a tall silver trident in his raised right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over a reddish-orange garment, a gold waist sash, layered beaded and gold necklaces, and a crown with a crescent ornament on his head, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand gold-framed niches with ornamented panels, a brass oil lamp stand is at the lower left, and a brass bell hangs from the top. Warm orange lighting fills the room.2017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copies