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A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long rudraksha mala with a garland of white and orange flowers sits on a red and white throne before a golden deity murti of a goddess with a crown and trident. A red curtain and golden trident-topped stands frame the stage. Shirtless young men in white dhotis and a woman in a purple sari with a rudraksha mala attend him, one reaching toward the seated man and others holding their hands together. Brass lamps, a glass of water and green leaves sit around the dais. The seated man has long hair and a wrapped headgear visible elsewhere; the image shows a ritual darshan setting. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala, rust robe and garland, and sits enthroned as the central figure receiving attendants.

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February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate red throne in a temple-like hall, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and a long garland of white and yellow-orange flowers, with a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha-style beads. He smiles while extending his arm to bless a young boy kneeling before him. Around him, young men and boys in white dhotis and shirts assist, one holding a tall golden trident-topped staff. Behind the throne, a golden deity murti and an illuminated backdrop of gold and red draping frame the scene, with potted green plants and brass oil lamps nearby. Probable Swamiji: the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron-brown robes, rudraksha beads and a flower garland, consistent with the page's Nithyanandam kids darshan context.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a ceremony in a temple-style hall with red draped walls and gold ornamental pillars. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair sits on a white ornate throne-like seat, smiling, wearing an orange-brown robe, a white and red flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and rudraksha beads. Behind him a gold-clad deity murti with a crown is partly visible, and a gold trident stands at left. Around him several young men in white dhotis, some bare-chested, stand and sit attending, one placing a hand on the seated man's head. Potted green leaves and a brass kalasha-style pot stand nearby, and an orange-robed attendant with long braided hair sits in the foreground.2017-02-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a hall with red draped curtains and a gilded throne-canopy framing a central deity murti seated in gold garments under a red turban. In front, a bearded man with long hair and rudraksha malas, wearing orange-brown robes and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with eyes closed, appearing to be a person, seated in the central position as the honoured figure. Around him, white-clad attendants kneel and stand, including a man in white dhoti kneeling with hands together, and a woman in a green-and-gold saree with gold necklaces standing with palms joined. A small boy in white stands at left, and a row of colourful striped mats lies on the floor. Brass lamps and decorated pillars flank the stage, and an air cooler and fans are visible.2017-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a raised golden-framed dais hung with red drapes and green foliage. A bearded man seated on a red and gold throne wears a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha-style brown mala, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange turban. Behind him stands a gold-framed murti of a deity with a crown. Young boys in white kurta-style clothes with white vibhuti marks stand and kneel around him; one boy places a hand on the seated man's head. A woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery stands at right beside a bronze trident. Colourful striped pillars, brass bells and fans frame the scene.2017-02-14A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a long garland of white and orange flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a golden arch holding a deity murti with a trident and red turban. Around him, young men and boys in white and cream clothes sit or kneel on colourful striped mats, one bare-chested boy in white dhoti walks past at right, and a boy in white kneels near the throne. Red drapes, potted green plants, a kalasha-like vessel and pedestal fans frame the stage. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala and his appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is uncertain.2017-02-19February 13 20172017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in an ochre-red robe and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned seat before a gilded throne-like altar with a yellow curtain, a deity murti and a crown-like headdress on the figure. Around him, several young men and a woman in a maroon-and-gold sari stand or kneel in white clothing. One man in white touches the seated man's forehead while others attend nearby. A trident stands on the left and a green foliage canopy hangs above. A fan and a brass railing are in the foreground. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2017-02-14February 14 20172017-02-14