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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne sits in a temple doorway framed by two tall painted dvarapala guardian statues holding maces and lamps. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace over red-orange robes, and has long dark hair. Three devotees in red-orange clothing kneel in front, one holding a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Two lamp flames burn on the gold base. Red carpet covers the floor and bells hang behind the throne.

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August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a gold shawl and a white beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with raised right hand, in front of a dark backdrop hung with strings of beads and small hanging bells. Two large painted guardian figures flank the doorway, bare-chested with gold ornaments and red dhoti, holding staffs. Below, several people in orange and maroon garments sit at the base of the throne, one in orange offering something, others in white dhoti and maroon cloth performing puja. Gold lamps and bells hang above.2014-11-23November 23 20142014-11-23August 21 20142014-08-21A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated figure on a gilded throne, appearing to be a statue or life-size depiction rather than a living person, dressed in a red-brown cloth with layered white and pearl necklaces and a red turban-like head covering, with one hand raised in blessing. Two tall painted guardian figures stand on either side, each with multiple arms, orange-red dhoti, green sashes, gold ornaments and crowns, and hanging brass bells and beaded strands frame the doorway. In the foreground, three people in orange-saffron robes sit with their backs toward the camera, facing the throne in devotion. Offerings sit at the base of the throne.2014-11-19A seated figure in a golden ornate throne with a tiger-skin cushion, in a temple-like hall. He wears a saffron-red robe, a gold necklace and bangles, and makes a blessing gesture with hands at chest. Two priests in saffron robes stand in front, one raising a flame over a lit oil lamp. Two large painted guardian figures with multiple arms and gold crowns flank the throne, with bells and hanging brass lamps above. a person seated on the throne, with the attendant priests offering aarti.2013-07-25November 11 20142014-11-11A 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.2013-06-30November 30 20142014-11-30A seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a shrine doorway flanked by two painted guardian statues with four arms, orange skin, gold crowns and green sashes holding ritual objects. The central seated figure wears a red turban, long hair, a red-and-gold robe and layered beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps decorate the dark stone wall above. Two women in orange and red saris sit on the right and a man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl kneels in front of the throne. The red carpet at the bottom suggests a ritual or darshan setting.2014-08-14May 12 20172017-05-12June 30 20132013-06-30