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A priest in an orange-brown dhoti and saffron shawl with a white garland stands at left, performing a puja and holding a small handbell and a lamp-like object toward a decorated seated figure. Opposite, a deity murti with a crown and golden ornaments sits on a blue-draped pedestal, wrapped in a large garland of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. Beside it stands a tall orange-and-white flower-garlanded kalasha-like pot, a brass vessel sits in the foreground, and a gold-framed arch and pink backdrop frame the scene. The priest has a white tripundra forehead mark, and the hall has red curtains and potted plants.

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January 30 20162016-01-30A man seated on a red velvet throne in front of a large floral backdrop of concentric garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple roses. He wears a rust-orange turban, bare-chested with a shawl draped over the shoulders, many rudraksha malas and bracelets, and presses his palms together in namaskar with a smile. A microphone stands before him. Behind him is a golden deity murti, flanked by two smaller golden attendant figures, adorned with gold jewellery and a crown. Silver elephant figures and a silver staff are visible at the sides, and red curtains frame the stage. The scene suggests a satsang discourse setting.2017-11-27A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a red-brown wrap with dark patterned cloth, smiling and touching the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a red-patterned shawl and folded hands in namaskar. Behind them stands a large deity murti adorned with gold necklaces and garlands, with green foliage, orange flowers and a silver staff nearby. This appears to be a darshan blessing moment. The seated figure has cues consistent with a person with the throne and blessing role, though appearance is partly obscured by the angle.2014-12-26A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like sculptures and a red velvet cushion. He wears a rust-orange garment with a gold-bordered yellow edge, long gold-coloured beaded necklaces, and gold earrings. He has a white forehead mark with a red bindi, and his hair is swept back. He is smiling and gazing to the side. Swamiji (probable): the swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, orange clothing and throne with the gold necklaces match the requested identity cues, so he is recorded as a probable in-person appearance.2013-09-22May 31 20152015-05-31December 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of a temple-style hall where a man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl stands with a white flower garland around his neck, holding a white flower in his hands and a folded palm gesture, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. Beside him a seated woman in a dark blouse attends a brass vessel and a lit oil lamp on a red cloth. To the right a deity murti in a rich red and brown costume is decorated with a multicolored flower garland, a teal and blue cloth backdrop and a gilded arch. Potted plants, framed photographs and a red curtain fill the background.2015-06-03 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne with a floral-garlanded backrest and leopard-print cushions, wearing a red-maroon ruffled garment, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace, a flower garland with yellow and white blooms, and a tilak on his forehead; he smiles toward the stage. A silver canopy hangs above the throne. To the left, a standing attendant in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulders and a dark turban-style hairstyle holds a small brass vessel. On the right, a golden deity murti of a standing female figure with hands in anjali stands beside the throne. Behind the stage, a large backdrop shows a red-lit gopuram temple tower against a night sky, with a red velvet curtain above. a person cues: the seated man wears a gold necklace, flower garlands and a throne setting, but his face and identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam at night: a man with a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala, bare-chested with a red-and-gold dhoti, pours water from a vessel over a black Shiva linga. Two other men in red-orange dhotis stand beside him, and a bald priest in red-orange cloth leans in to the left. Behind the linga is a deity murti dressed in a pink-and-gold silk garment, adorned with golden necklaces and flower garlands in red, yellow and magenta, with a tall orange kalasha-like headpiece. Gold-trimmed decorations and a gold-lit wall frame the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment in a warmly lit outdoor setting with palm fronds behind. A long-haired figure with voluminous curly hair wears a red sleeveless top under orange saffron robes and sits on a raised white platform, holding a leafy green bundle attached to a white rope and orange cloth. A man in a white kurta with a wristwatch and bracelets kneels below, gripping the same bundle. A flower garland hangs at the right edge, and a bronze-coloured sculpted form is visible at the left. Two people's heads are partly visible at the bottom of the frame. The seated figure has distinctive long curly hair and saffron clothing, which is an appearance-based cue for a person presence, though his identity is uncertain.2007-12-21A man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and a smile sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat cushion. He wears a white dhoti-style wrap over his bare upper body, a long gold bead necklace, and holds gold ceremonial staffs with trident-like tops in each hand. Behind him are a gold cow sculpture, garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a teal and gold fabric backdrop. At left, a shaved-headed man in a gold necklace is partially visible in the foreground, facing the seated figure. The page indicates a Siddha Tradition satsang.2010-11-14A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red-and-gold cushions and carved lion-head armrests. Garlands of white and red flowers and a rudraksha mala hang around the neck, and a gold chain is visible. The seated person raises a small booklet above the head with both hands and smiles toward the audience. A trident stands to the left, a microphone stand is at the right, and the backdrop shows rocky painted scenery with greenery. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and ceremonial garlands, presenting a printed booklet during a Gurupoornima event.2009-07-07