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A photograph of a large seated statue or murti of a bearded sage figure, painted in warm skin tones, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim, layered red and orange beaded necklaces, and a crown-like headpiece. The figure sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne or peetha decorated with mirror-work and colourful jewel-like inlays, raising one hand in blessing. Carved brown guardian figures flank the throne, and a brightly patterned red, blue and green banner hangs on the left. Small brass oil lamps or lamp stands sit at the base in front of the throne. No living people are visible.

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July 03 20162016-07-03July 03 20162016-07-03July 03 20162016-07-03A ceremonial photograph of a life-size statue of a seated figure in a golden canopied shrine, dressed in orange-brown robes with a red turban, a long rudraksha mala and a shawl, hands folded at the chest. The figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base, framed by a silver-and-gold arch and gilded pillars with lion heads. Garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers drape the arch and figure. Draped white and lavender cloth covers the ceiling, with golden umbrellas and small brass oil lamps at the sides. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2016-12-19A golden statue of a standing sannyasi stands in a gilded arched niche backed by green and gold brocade. The figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder and body, a red-orange dhoti, rudraksha malas and a white beaded necklace with a large pendant, and anklets. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the other hangs at the side. A red tilak marks the forehead. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands beside the niche. The scene is a temple or ashram shrine.2011-12-28A gilded temple-style shrine with carved lion-headed pillars and ornate golden arches frames a seated deity murti. The figure wears a red and gold embroidered garment with white star-shaped patterns, layered multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and a small crown-like headdress. A garland of yellow marigolds with red and white blossoms hangs around the arch. An orange and yellow ceremonial flag with floral painted patterns stands at left, and a gold lamp stand sits at right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A photograph of an ornate golden shrine canopy over a central statue in a rust-orange and saffron robe, with a red-and-gold sash, holding its right hand raised in blessing. The figure stands on a golden vahana with an elephant-head motif and is framed by garlands of red, orange and white flowers. Golden lion-pillared columns, a silver arch and a draped white-and-lavender tent ceiling surround it, with brass oil lamps at the base. No living people are visible; the central figure is a statue, so this is a depiction and the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2016-12-19September 28 20132013-09-28A seated man in a red turban, red robe and multiple rudraksha malas with a long gold chain sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests against a golden temple stage. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and red and white garlands framing a golden canopy. Two standing gold-coloured attendant figures holding a trident and a fan flank the throne, with gilded lion sculptures on the pillars. The man raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Red carpet covers the stage floor and stage lights are visible at the base. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure is a saffron-robed guru with a red turban, rudraksha malas and a gold chain, seated on a throne during a satsang at the temple.2015-07-31May 07 20172017-05-07A single standing man in a dim, spotlit hall stands before an ornate silver throne with a carved arch and leopard-print cushions. He wears a rust-red turban, red-orange draped cloth, multiple red and bead malas and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a silver staff. Lamplight and a hanging lamp fixture above frame the scene.2017-09-24 +1 copiesA seated man in a golden throne on a stage is the central figure, wearing a deep maroon dhoti and a maroon turban, with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace. He sits between two golden lion-headed pillars, flanked by two standing deity murti figures holding staffs and tridents, with a golden canopy above him. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the throne's backrest, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the dais under a richly painted temple wall.2015-07-31