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Photograph of a seated man in a dark maroon robe with a dark patterned head covering, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a bare upper arm adorned with armlets, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed on a red-and-gold stage. Behind him, two large painted deity murti statues flank a golden latticed door between red and pink columns, lit by warm red light. A large ornate brass pot stands at lower left, a microphone stand is at right, and an elaborately carved wooden throne-like seat with a bell-shaped ornament sits at the right foreground.

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September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform in a warmly lit, ornate hall with a large golden wooden double door behind. Two tall golden deity statues with multiple arms flank the door, and a silver-white throne-like seat stands behind the central figure. In front of him are a dark metal cauldron, brass vessels, a small figurine and a dark carved wooden stand holding offerings, consistent with an aushada preparation setting. The figure wears a dark turban-style headwrap and a bead necklace. The a person identification is uncertain from appearance alone, so the central figure is described by role as a seated ritual presenter.2017-09-09A seated man in a maroon robe and a dark patterned head wrap sits cross-legged before a large orange wooden door on a stage lit in warm red light. Two tall orange deity murti stand on either side of the door, one with a crown and multiple arms holding objects. A silver stand with a microphone is beside him, with a metal bowl and a small brass figure on the floor in front. A silver throne-like seat stands at right, and a metal drum at left. The setting resembles a ritual or aushada preparation stage. a person: the seated figure wears a dark head wrap, a maroon robe and layered beaded necklaces, with ornamental bangles on his arms.2017-09-09A seated man in a maroon-brown robe and rudraksha malas sits cross-legged on a stage before a large ornate golden door flanked by two painted standing deity figures with raised arms and crowns, bathed in red and orange light. He wears a patterned turban and bangles and smiles while a microphone stand stands beside him. In front of him are brass and silver ritual vessels, a small bronze figure, a metal pot and a dish of powders for an aushada preparation. A carved wooden throne with a tall back stands to his right. Swamiji (probable): long-haired figure with rudraksha malas and a ceremonial turban, seated centre stage.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A seated man in a maroon-red robe and wrapped turban-style headwear with a small silver crescent ornament sits cross-legged at the centre of a stage with warm orange-red lighting. He wears layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, with hands folded in his lap. A microphone stand stands beside him. Around him are ritual objects: a large engraved metal pot at left, a small brass lamp and bowls on the floor, and an ornate wooden throne with metal fittings at right. Two tall painted deity murti flank a large wooden temple-style door behind him, one holding a trident-like weapon and the other a fan-like object.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A photograph of a seated man in a dark maroon robe and matching shawl, wearing a dark turban-style headwear and layered beaded necklaces, sitting cross-legged before a red-lit temple backdrop. Two large orange-painted deity statues with multiple arms flank a wooden panelled door behind him. A tall black-and-silver ornate seat stands at right, a dark metal vessel sits at left, and a microphone stand rises beside him. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), shown in person, with cues of a swept-back turban, rudraksha-style mala necklaces and ceremonial dress; the scene resembles an aushada preparation with sacred powders on the floor.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09