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A photograph of a decorated metal or stone murti standing on a gold-ornate palanquin-style throne, framed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. The figure wears a brown dhoti-like garment with a gold-toned chest ornament and necklaces, a brown turban-style headdress with a small crown, and gold armlets. Orange and red flower garlands drape the throne sides, and a silver kalasha-like pot and offering stand before the figure. No physical people are visible. Fans sit at the left edge against a pink-and-white wall.

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A photograph of a stage set with two ornate gold thrones draped in multicolour flower garlands. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long beaded garland and sitting cross-legged on a gilded peetha, gestures with one hand. On the left, a smaller figure wearing orange and a crown sits on a second garlanded throne, with a golden lion-like base beneath it. Behind them rise gold arched canopies carved with figures, a red-draped stage edge and white tent fabric. A small brass oil lamp sits in the lower left corner.2015-01-13A 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.2017-11-27December 15 20112011-12-15A bearded man with long hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead sits centrally in front of a microphone, wearing a rust-orange unstitched robe and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with a gold chain at his neck. Behind him, a large golden arch frames a deity murti of a crowned, jewelled Goddess flanked by two smaller figures, all covered in garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple and white flowers in layered rainbow patterns. Silver elephant figures sit at the lower corners and red drapes hang behind.2017-11-24A photograph of an ornate golden throne with carved gilt arch and armrests set before a deep burgundy velvet curtain. A standing deity murti in brown and gold clothing is decorated with a red, yellow, green and white flower garland arranged in a large floral arch behind it, with a purple cloth draped above. Below, a small Shiva lingam with a white and orange offering and a marigold garland sits on an orange cloth. Long flower garlands hang from the throne's sides, and a white electric fan stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-05-27A 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.2015-06-03A bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits before a large deity murti heavily decorated with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. He wears a white sacred mark on his forehead and raises his right hand in a teaching gesture while speaking into a microphone. Two smaller figures flank the central murti, and silver elephant statues stand in the foreground beside a gold arched frame and red drapes. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala match the cues; the ornate garlanded setting suggests a satsang-style initiation.2017-11-24A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-headed armrests, draped in a tiger-striped cloth, waves with his right hand while smiling. He wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a saffron-orange turban, a gold chest pendant, layered rudraksha malas and gold beaded necklaces. Red, yellow and white garlands hang from his neck and drape over the throne. Behind him a large floral backdrop of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frames the seat, and brass bells and oil lamps stand on either side against a dark wall. The man's presentation with turban, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in the role of the guru receiving devotees.2013-07-22December 06 20112011-12-06A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, framed by a large arch of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white jasmine garlands. He wears a cream turban, a brown embroidered long coat with a gold-toned necklace, a beige shawl draped over his arm, and a green striped dhoti. His hands rest together in his lap. Behind him are leafy trees with fruit, and gilded side panels flank the throne.2009-12-24Two golden metal deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and magenta flowers. The male figure wears a golden-brown turban, white dhoti-style cloth with a green-and-gold border, large jewelled earrings, a heavy embellished necklace and a bindi; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces, a bindi and holds a flower. Both are arranged in a procession or temple setting. The background shows a dark temple interior with a golden architectural element and hanging floral strands.2006-10-09May 25 20132013-05-25