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A photograph of a temple-style hall with a blue and orange painted backdrop featuring pillars and a wooden door. On the left, a golden Nandi bull stands before a decorated throne draped in red satin and garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands; a deity murti is set on it. On the right, a man seated on a gold-and-red cushioned throne wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, hands folded in his lap. Two painted dvarapala guardian figures stand on lion-shaped bases beside the seat holding ceremonial objects. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor in front, and a patterned rug lies on the tiled floor.

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Photo of a temple-style stage: on the left, a deity murti (Shiva-form figure with a crown) garlanded with white jasmine and purple-yellow flower garlands, seated before a golden gilded arch beside a golden deer. In the centre, a standing painted statue of a deity with a trident-like staff. On the right, a seated man on a gold-and-red throne wearing an orange turban, rudraksha mala, and saffron-brown dhoti and shawl, gesturing with one raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand in front of a blue-and-orange painted pillared backdrop. Possible Swamiji (probable): the seated man has an orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, seated on a throne.2013-11-07Photo of a temple-style stage with a gilded throne on the left, where a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a white beaded mala smiles while seated. Beside the throne stands a painted deity murti with four arms and a crown, holding objects in its hands. On the right, a golden vahana figure stands before a decorated deity altar garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on the red carpet. A shaved-headed devotee in orange kneels at lower right near a small tablet. The seated person is a visible in_person candidate by appearance but identity is uncertain from this image.2014-02-07April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesDecember 12 20112011-12-12November 29 20172017-11-29A seated man in red and white ritual cloth sits on a gold-trimmed peetha throne in a decorated ceremonial hall, wearing a white head covering and a white garland with a red sash. Two standing attendant figures in orange-red garments with raised hands flank the throne. On the left stands a gold bull vahana carrying a deity pair draped in red and garlanded with flowers; on the right a gold swan-like vahana carries a figure in orange garments under a floral arch. A camera sits in the foreground, and a painted blue and orange shrine backdrop with pillars spans the rear. Marigold and multicolour floral garlands decorate the thrones and vahanas.2011-12-12November 28 20172017-11-28November 29 20172017-11-29A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a red-and-orange shawl with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne on a raised stage. The throne is flanked by two golden lion figures, and the backdrop is a painted colourful temple facade with pink, green and gold details and two standing deity figures holding weapons. To the left stands a gilded elephant and a decorated golden palanquin-style canopy with red-and-orange garlands, and to the right a gilded canopy with red garlands frames a deity murti. Ceiling fans and lights hang above. A small framed photo strip sits at the lower right edge of the stage. Overall this is a stage setting for a seated discourse or satsang.2013-04-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a gold-and-red throne before a tall gold arch decorated with marigold garlands. Behind him, a gilded bull-shaped vahana and a central deity murti stand in a shrine-like stage setup, with golden statues flanking the throne and red velvet drapes behind. Parasol-style canopies with coloured fringes top the side shrines, which hold garlanded golden deity murtis. A microphone stand and a small silver table with offerings sit in front of the throne. The setting appears to be an evening satsang.2017-11-29A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a red carpeted stage, wearing a saffron-orange turban, orange-red draped robe, a multi-strand gold necklace and gold armlets, with hands folded in lap. Beside him stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure on a mount, heavily garlanded with red, yellow, green and purple flower strings, set in a gold arched frame with a purple cloth base. Brass oil lamps stand between them, and a purple-draped backdrop hangs behind. Appearance-based candidate present on throne; a person seated with the murti, a single person in view.2014-04-13A temple-style stage set with a golden throne on the right where a seated figure in an orange-brown shawl and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in anjali, wearing an orange turban-like head covering. Beside him stands a golden deity murti with four arms, holding objects, with a golden lion at its feet. On the left, a dark-haired deity murti on a golden vahana bull or animal figure is draped in red, yellow and orange marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand between them, and a blue and gold painted backdrop with pillars and a wooden door completes the scene. The seated figure is a sculpted statue, not a physical person, and no living people are visible. a person cues are weak here, so the identity is unsure.2013-11-05