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A photograph of a man seated in lotus posture in front of a golden deity murti in a silver-framed arch with a green cloth backdrop. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe and a saffron head wrap with a red dot on the forehead, plus a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and orange shawl, hands resting in meditation mudra. The golden murti has multiple arms holding ritual objects, a white garland and a red shawl, set on a red rock base with trees and dusk sky behind. Only the seated man is a physical person.

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September 03 20132013-09-03A black stone murti of a deity stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green curtain with gold patterns, set outdoors among tall trees and red earth. The figure has four arms, holds a trident and drum-like object, and wears a red and orange shawl, a rudraksha mala with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders, and a tiger skin. A small figure rests at its feet. No physical people are present.2013-08-03Outdoor photo beside a large tree. On the left, a long-haired man in orange and yellow ceremonial cloth, with a bare upper arm, bangles and a flower garland over one shoulder, stands in profile looking toward a shrine. On the right, a dark stone deity murti with multiple arms sits within a white carved arch backed by green fabric with gold motifs. The murti wears red cloth, a red-and-gold headband, layered beaded necklaces, and a garland of orange and yellow flowers. Red offerings, a small bench and a plaque sit at its base. The person appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron ceremonial dress.2013-07-02A 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.2009-08-24Night photograph of a seated deity murti in a silver-framed niche backed by a gold cloth. The black-faced murti wears a brown turban-like crown, a white and silver embellished garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a teal-blue lower garment. Strands of yellow and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms, and gold ornaments adorn its hands. The figure sits on a gold-decorated pedestal set on a red base. Dark trees and metal barricades surround the outdoor setting, and a person in orange clothing is partially visible at the right edge.2017-01-08A gilded statue of a seated deity in a silver arched niche set against a green cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees and dry earth. The figure has a black face, an orange head band, multiple arms holding ritual objects, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead garland. The statue sits on a gold base with a dark plaque below. No living people are visible; the scene is a shrine statue, not a depiction of a person.2013-04-02 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots. A dark-faced deity murti sits in front of a red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears gold and multi-coloured garlands, a crown-like headdress, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold ornamental chest piece, seated on a gold pedestal. Below, a mound of red flower petals surrounds a small stone plaque with an inscription. A black-and-yellow dotted border encircles the base, and small brass oil lamps and offerings sit at the edge. No people are visible.2013-07-25A dark-complexioned deity murti seated inside an ornate silver arched niche backed by gold drapery, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a maroon head covering, a white and silver-beaded necklace, a teal-green garment, and gold armlets, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders and multiple arms raised holding objects. A gilded pedestal with floral reliefs supports the murti. No physical people are visible; the scene is a statue shrine in a garden setting.2017-01-15November 07 20102010-11-07July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor photo beneath a large tree at a shrine. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and multiple rudraksha malas sits on a carved wooden seat with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, in meditation. Behind him, a silver arched torana frames a white-clad deity murti with a dark face and gold ornaments, garlanded with white and red flowers, seated above a red rock-like pedestal with a second smaller figure and a silver-and-white decorated base. Dappled sunlight falls on the stone ground.2006-12-09