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A photo of a satsang-style gathering indoors with pale marble pillars and a gilded throne. On the right, a smiling man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha-style gold necklace, a red-and-gold headband and a red bindi sits on a red-cushioned seat, holding up a gold-toned ornate metal mask-like plaque; a man in a white shirt on the left holds the other end of the plaque while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a bindi stands with hands pressed together. Other men in white shirts and a shaved-headed man in orange robes stand in the background.

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A photograph of a man in a white shirt and glasses presenting a golden ornate deity murti or face mask to a seated man in saffron robes with a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style red-and-gold headband, white forehead marks and a loose plait. Behind them, several people in white garments stand near pillars, including a woman in a white sari with gold border and a bald man in white. a person is the seated man in orange with ceremonial gold beads, receiving the golden offering. He holds the gold piece on a red tray while smiling.2012-05-12 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, bare-chested and wearing a rudraksha-bead garland, a dark-red-and-gold headband, a red tilak, and a heavy ornate gold necklace. He laughs broadly while a man in a white shirt and spectacles holds up a gold-colored embossed deity mask and a small red object. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing watch, including a woman in a cream sari on the left and a bald man with white tilak on the right. A gold throne with red upholstery is at the right edge. a person is the seated saffron-clad man, identified by his saffron robes, rudraksha garland, gold ornaments and headband, seated on the throne.2012-05-12 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA bare-chested man with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red-maroon headband, saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a ceremonial gold necklace of beads laughs broadly while seated on a red cushioned seat beside a gold ornate throne back. He holds a framed certificate with a gold border and a printed portrait of a saint at its top, and a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala gestures toward him while speaking. Around them stand men and women in white ritual clothes, one bald man in an orange cloth with a gold necklace and white tripundra marks on his forehead, and a man in white with a red-and-white forehead mark. Polished marble pillars and wall lights form the setting. The person with the long hair and saffron cloth is a person candidate based on the swept-back hair, headband, saffron cloth and gold necklace.2012-05-12 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple ritual setting with gold-toned walls and a golden throne at right. A smiling man with a red floral crown, white forehead markings and a red bindi wears saffron robes and a heavy gold necklace, seated with hands extended toward a small brass figurine offered by a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala who stands at left. A man in white with a sash holds a printed sheet, and a bald priest in saffron stands behind with a brass vessel. Several devotees with white tilak markings watch in the background. A brass bowl with offerings sits on a red tray in the foreground.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph in a marble-walled hall where a man in a white shirt and white trousers, wearing glasses and a rudraksha mala, holds a black framed plaque or board toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold-bead and gold-pendant necklace, a jewelled headband, a red bindi and white ash markings, sitting on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind them, several people in white and one bald man in orange robes with white markings and a gold necklace look on.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA seated man with long swept-back hair, a gold-coloured crown band, white vertical tilak on his forehead, ornate gold necklace of large beads, and saffron-orange shawl wrapped over bare shoulders, smiles broadly while handing a small gold-tone deity figure to a man in a white shirt. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with gold figurines and a red tray holding brass vessels. Other devotees in white and a rudraksha mala are visible in the background, and a gold-framed throne stands at right.2012-05-12 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a marble-walled hall of a man in a white shirt and white trousers with spectacles and a moustache reaching out to offer a small silver-coloured object to a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-red saffron garment, a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, a red floral headband and a sandalwood-marked forehead, and sits on a red-cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with a sunburst back. Behind them a standing man in an orange-and-yellow robe with a gold bead necklace and a shaved head smiles, and a crowd of onlookers in white and blue crowds the frame. A hand with bracelets reaches in from the right. The figure appears to be a person by appearance, with long hair swept back, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, seated in an honoured position.2012-05-12