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A ceremonial scene in a gold-decorated hall with ornate golden walls and a golden umbrella canopy. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears a red shawl and a multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, seated on a flower-garlanded throne with bright red, yellow and green floral arches. On the left, a deity murti in blue and gold sits beneath a golden canopy beside a trident. Several women in white saris, red blouses and colourful traditional dresses sit in a row on a golden-draped platform, while a person in orange robes in the foreground holds up a flame. The man on the throne shows a sannyasi-like appearance in distinctive adornments.

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July 19 20162016-07-19A golden temple shrine with an ornate gold canopy and a large gold-and-green backdrop. On a raised platform, a figure seated on a red-draped throne wears a black crown, a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, with a garland of yellow, green and white flowers behind him. Beside him stands a deity murti with a gold crown under a blue-and-white arch, flanked by ornate fringed parasols and a golden trident. A row of women and girls in white, pink, red, teal and green saris and sarees sits along the platform, many with long braided hair and flowers. In the foreground, a blurred person in orange holds an oil lamp near the lower edge of the frame. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly established, so the person is described by role.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man on a gold-and-ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden canopy, framed by a large arc of yellow, white and red marigold garlands. He wears a dark turban-style head covering, a gold necklace, a long white-and-red bead garland, a red shawl over his shoulders and wrist bands. A row of about ten devotees sits on a gold dais in front of him, women in saris and white and red clothing, one with a long braid and flowers in her hair. Golden relief carvings of figures decorate the background wall; a trident and a brass pot stand at the sides, and a flag with a painted emblem hangs at left. Possible ritual gathering, a person in person; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page description but is not certain.2016-07-19A photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-embossed backdrop. A man seated on a raised throne-like platform under a gold umbrella canopy is framed by a large arc of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. He wears a red shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. Around the platform, about a dozen seated women and girls in white, red, blue and green saris face him with hands folded. Brass trishula staffs stand at the edges, and a golden kalasha-like finial tops the canopy. A seated golden figure flanked by a red-and-blue decorated pedestal appears to the left.2016-07-19A photograph of a Guru Purnima offering at a temple-like hall with a large gold-embossed backdrop of seated figures and a golden canopy. A central figure sits on a raised gold throne draped in a red cloth and a multicolour garland arch, wearing a crown-like headdress, gold necklaces, and a red-and-gold shawl, with arms extended over the throne's arms. Around the platform, a seated group of devotees in white and coloured saris and dhotis, many with hair in braids, face the throne. Brass lamps stand at the front edges and a small saffron-clad attendant sits at the right corner. Left side shows a decorated ceremonial umbrella and a painted deity figure. The seated central figure is a candidate matching the page's appearance cues of crown, gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing, labelled probable Swamiji on the throne, while the surrounding people are devotees.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a golden shrine hall with embossed gold panels and a golden kalasha-topped niche. A central seated figure is framed by a large floral garland of yellow, orange and red flowers, wearing a red shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. Around the platform, a group of devotees sits in front of him wearing white, red, teal and green sarees and kurtas; several have their hands folded in prayer. Brass trishula staffs stand at either side of the platform, and a decorated palanquin-style canopy is visible at left.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat at the center of a golden temple-style hall, flanked by a large golden relief wall with carved deity and sage figures and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy above. The seated figure wears a black crown-like head covering, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a multi-strand garland of white, red and pink flowers, with a red cushion behind. In front, a row of women and a few men in white, red, teal and orange saris and kurtas sit facing him with their backs to the camera, some with long braids decorated with flowers. Floral garlands in yellow, white and red frame the throne, and a trident stands at each side along with brass lamps and a small pennant. Swamiji appearance cues are present: long hair under a crown, ceremonial gold necklace and garland, so the central seated figure is described as a probable Swamiji.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19