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A man in a red sleeveless robe sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red and black tiger-stripe fabric, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him stands a black stone deity murti draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with white and maroon flowers, set before a silver-toned arch. Behind is a dense tree canopy. A small framed picture sits on a white-draped table in front, and a stone plaque in the foreground carries Kannada and English lettering reading Dakshinamurthi. A water bottle is visible at the base. a person is seated on the throne: long swept hair, a rudraksha mala and a red robe are present.

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A seated man in orange robes sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, a microphone on a stand before him, during an outdoor talk. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead and an orange cloth draped over his bare shoulders. Behind him stands a black stone statue of a four-armed deity with an orange and green turban, orange dhoti and rudraksha mala, set inside a white carved stone arch among green trees. A seated figure's head is visible at the bottom edge. The man looks downward, appearing in-person, and the appearance matches the visible cues of long hair and orange clothing with a distinctive throne setting, so the candidate is Swamiji (probable), seated on the peetha as the speaker.2010-02-09A seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a small red bindi sits on a red and gold-rimmed throne-style chair before a microphone on a stand. Behind him stands a dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity in orange and red-green striped drapery and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, holding a trident-like implement and other objects, framed by an ornate white arched stone gateway with trees behind. The seated man has long dark hair swept back and a stern, upward gaze; his appearance is consistent with the page's description but not certain enough to name him, so he is described by role as a seated speaker. The scene is outdoors.2010-02-09 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beside a Dakshinamurthy shrine under trees. A decorated black murti of Dakshinamurthy sits in an ornate silver arch, draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a standing man in an orange robe with a white beard and eyeglasses wears a long flower garland and a large pendant, hands folded. To the right, a man with long dark hair wears a white robe with gold border and a heavy red-and-gold flower garland, standing with hands clasped. Rough red rock mound is strewn with marigold petals, with an oil lamp and small offerings nearby. a person cues: long swept-back hair and white robe are visible on the right man, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm.2009-01-01September 03 20132013-09-03A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on an ornate gilded throne with a red tiger-striped cushion. The throne is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. Behind him stands a large golden deity murti with a black face, red garland and raised arms, set against green trees and a silver pillar. A red dot marks his forehead and two blurred heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-08-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, sitting in front of a large silver arched shrine. Inside the arch stands a black-faced deity murti with white and gold garments, a jeweled necklace, and red and white flower garlands, with a gold-and-white vestment at its base. The seated man has long, swept-back dark hair and is facing toward the murti. The shrine stands on a raised red-painted rocky base edged with white and black inlay, under a leafy tree. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described only by his role and attire.2006-12-09Outdoor photo of a shrine beneath trees. A carved silver arch frames a black stone Dakshinamurti murti seated in orange robes, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a brass oil lamp and flowers at its base. A sign below reads Dakshinamurti shrine. In the foreground, a bearded man in orange robes, glasses and a bead necklace stands with hands folded. Beside him, a long-haired man in a white shawl and red-and-gold flower garlands stands with hands clasped. Two other people stand in the background, one in blue and one in a red blouse. a person is the long-haired man in white with a red-and-gold garland, standing as a devotee beside the shrine, with uncertain identification.2009-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31December 19 20052005-12-19 +2 copiesA black stone statue of a seated figure in an ornate silver arched frame stands outdoors beneath large spreading trees. The figure wears a red-orange head covering and an orange-red wrap, with a red-and-white garland and a long garland of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers draped around it. Its hands are raised in mudra gestures. The statue sits on a black pedestal with a small plaque at its base, surrounded by shade trees and a paved courtyard. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Outdoor satsang under a large banyan tree beside water. A young man in orange robes sits on a red and gold throne with a microphone stand in front of him, a small orange-draped table with a water bottle beside him. Behind him stands a dark deity murti in orange and red garments with a rudraksha mala, set in a silver arched frame atop a red-and-white mound. Around 10 seated devotees in white clothes face the throne from the front, with bare heads and long hair visible. Striped mats and a patterned cloth cover the ground.2010-02-09Outdoor photograph of a black stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated in a shrine beneath trees. The deity wears an orange cloth wrap, an orange turban-like headpiece, and a rudraksha mala, with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers draped over both sides. A silver arched frame with floral and foliage relief surrounds the figure, set on a dark stone pedestal with a red-painted base. A small plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. Yellow flower petals lie at the base, and a white-walled compound is visible behind. No people are present.2010-12-27