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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a seated figure at the centre on a gold throne, backed by a large arched garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The seated figure wears a saffron turban, layered gold necklaces and a red and yellow garland, sitting on a tiger-skin cushion on a gold peetha. Two tall painted deity murtis flank the throne, each with four arms, orange dhoti, gold crowns and red-yellow-green flower garlands, holding a trident and other implements. Brass oil lamps stand beside each murti, and red carpets lie on the marble floor.

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A seated figure on a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, framed by a large arch of marigold and white flower garlands in yellow, red and white. The seated person wears an orange-brown cloth, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha mala, with a small gold ornament at the chest. Two large painted statues of four-armed deities stand on either side, wearing crowns, gold necklaces, orange dhotis and garlands, holding ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a gold ornamental canopy hangs above the throne. Plain flower-decorated altar setting with a red carpet at the base.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated figure sits centrally on a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and green. He wears a saffron-coloured turban, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a staff, with a small drum-like object beside him. Two painted standing deity murti flank the throne, each with four arms, orange dhoti and garlands, holding ritual items, with brass oil lamps standing outside them. Marble floor and ornate pillars complete the shrine setting.2013-07-22A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger skin, garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands and a red-and-gold rudraksha-style mala, wearing a saffron turban and gold necklaces. Flanking him are two large painted deity statues with four arms, crowned, with floral garlands in red, yellow and green, and tall brass oil lamps stand at each side. The throne sits in a flower-decorated alcove with a black backdrop and red carpets on the floor. a person appears as the seated figure; the person is on a throne with a saffron turban and gold necklaces, and the flanking statues are deity murti.2013-07-22Photo of a shrine-like hall with a central seated figure on a golden throne draped with a tiger skin, backed by a large floral arch of yellow, orange, red and white garlands. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace; this appears to be a depiction rather than a living person, and identity is not established from appearance. Flanking the throne are two tall standing statues of deities with four arms, a crown, and garlands of red, yellow and green, each holding ritual items; their colours are orange dhotis and gold waist cloths. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped tops stand beside them on a glossy white floor with red and gold rugs, and painted pillars frame the scene.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated figure in a shrine sits in namaste with palms pressed together on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, wearing a brown-orange dhoti-style garment, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant, with a dark turban-like head covering. Behind him a large floral backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, white and purple forms a crown-shaped arch topped by a gold crown finial. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, gold crowns, orange dhotis and garland-draped bodies stand on either side holding ritual objects, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge.2013-07-22Interior shrine hall with a central seated figure on a golden throne-like seat backed by a dark niche, flanked by two standing deity murtis with four arms, crowns and red-orange dhotis draped with garlands. The central figure wears gold ornaments and a garland, and a large multicoloured floral garland arches above the niche. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and patterned red carpets lie on the polished floor. The ornate painted pillars and walls are blue, pink, green and orange.2013-07-22A seated man in a rust-orange ochre robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin and leopard-print cushion, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a gold necklace. Golden lion heads flank the throne, and hanging brass lamps and bells hang above. Two painted, multi-armed deity murti statues stand on either side, wearing gold jewellery, pearl necklaces and green sashes, and holding ritual objects. Small offerings and flowers sit on the gold base. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with long swept-back hair and a distinctive saffron robe and garland, presented on a throne in a temple setting.2017-08-02A seated figure on a gilded throne in a temple-style hall, decorated with a large floral backdrop of yellow, red, white and purple garlands and a golden canopy above. The seated man wears an orange-brown turban, a saffron robe, multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a tiger-skin cushion. Flanking him are two large painted statues of four-armed deities in orange dhotis, gold jewellery and garlands, holding ritual objects. A golden trident-like staff leans against the throne. Lit oil lamps appear at the left edge.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-carved armrests and a tiger-striped cloth at its base, a pink and white flower garland around his neck. He rests his hands together in his lap. Two painted standing guardian figures flank the throne, each with a crown, gold necklaces and armbands, one holding a flame-like lamp and the other a staff. Hanging bells and beaded strings decorate the backdrop, with a gold carved canopy above.2017-09-12