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Interior of a temple hall with a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne at centre, backed by a tall gold-framed canopy and hanging brass bells and chains. The seated figure wears a maroon-red dhoti-style cloth with gold border, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and sits on a tiger-skin draped seat. Two large painted statues flank the throne, each with multiple arms, gold jewellery and green and orange garments, one holding a lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground, a shaved-headed person in orange-brown robes sits with hands folded, and a few other devotees with folded hands appear at the edges.

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Photo of a golden throne framed by two painted, multi-armed deity statues with orange-pink and green garments, flanked by brass lamps. Seated on the central golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion is a figure in a rust-red robe with a gold necklace and tilak, presented as a central figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate but the appearance is uncertain. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in saffron-orange wrap sits facing the throne with hands joined, and a few other devotees with folded hands sit at the edges. Hanging bells, lamps and a canopy hang above the dais.2013-07-25A seated figure in a gold ornate throne sits centrally in a shrine-like hall, wearing a maroon-red wrap, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a golden umbrella canopy above. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, holding lotus buds and ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bald figure in an orange-brown robe sits in the foreground with hands raised in devotion, facing the throne. Hanging brass bells and beads decorate the dais. The seated figure is not established as a person by appearance cues beyond the throne and attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-25A seated figure in a red-brown robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, framed by a gold canopy and hanging bells. Two large painted deity murti flank the throne, each with four arms, orange skin, crowns, gold ornaments and green sashes, holding ritual objects. In the foreground a bald priest in orange-brown clothing raises a silver vessel toward the throne while devotees with folded hands kneel nearby. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and the walls are painted in bright pink, orange and green.2013-07-25A photograph of a seated man in a golden throne shrine flanked by two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with raised arms holding objects, one holding a flame-like object. The seated man wears orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, and bangles, with his hands folded in his lap; the throne has a golden canopy and gilded carvings with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat. Below, two men in white dhotis sit at a microphone chanting, and a woman in orange sari and another in orange sari kneel with offerings at the foot of the throne. Hanging bells and lamps surround the shrine and an oil lamp blurs in the left foreground. a person: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne mark the seated figure, who is seated on the throne and receiving devotees.2013-06-09A photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall with painted pink, green and gold pillars and a golden doorway framing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears a deep red-brown robe, a long white flower garland and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the throne arms. Two painted attendant figures with multiple arms, orange-red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side, holding lamps and ritual items. In the foreground, a priest in orange at left tends to brass oil lamps, while several women in orange and saffron sit with palms pressed together, facing the throne. Brass lamps with lit flames sit on the floor and along the walls. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2013-06-30July 25 20132013-07-25A photograph of a temple puja in progress. A seated figure in a red-maroon robe and matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold-framed backrest, hands folded, in front of a dark niche with hanging bells and beaded strings. Two large painted statues of a four-armed deity flank the throne, decorated with gold necklaces, green cloth and gold crowns, each holding ritual objects. In the foreground, a priest in white and a bare-chested priest in saffron cloth perform rites, one holding a bell and a small vessel. A tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames stands in the lower right, and brass oil lamps frame the left. Several seated devotees in saffron, orange and white saris and white clothes sit in the background.2014-11-11June 30 20132013-06-30A photograph inside a temple hall with bright painted dvarapala guardian statues flanking a golden ornate throne. A figure seated on the gilded throne wears a red turban and red-and-saffron robes, with a long rudraksha-style strand visible at the neck, and raises a hand in blessing. A shaved-headed man in saffron and orange cloth stands with his back to the camera in the foreground. On the right, women in white clothes sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Hanging bells, a canopy and a string of beads decorate the shrine area behind the throne. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, given the red turban, saffron robes and rudraksha cues.2014-11-27A photograph of a seated man in a maroon and gold robe with a maroon head wrap and a white-and-gold beaded garland, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with a golden arched backrest and cushions. Two large painted deity murti stand on either side, each with four arms, gold jewelry and crowns, one holding a flame lamp. Two shaved-headed devotees in orange robes sit with hands folded at the left edge, and a shaved-headed figure in an orange robe is seen from behind at the lower right. Hanging bells and lamps decorate the shrine above the throne.2014-09-07May 12 20172017-05-12November 11 20142014-11-11