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A standing figure in a red and gold dhoti-style garment, adorned with white and red flower garlands, a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre-like staff, stands within an ornate gilded arch in a dark hall. Hanging brass oil lamps hang above, and a tall brass lamp with a lit wick stands at right beside a silhouetted figure in the foreground. The figure appears to be a deity murti or costumed effigy; the presence of a flame-lit brass lamp and floral decoration suggests a puja setting.

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April 24 20122012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24A single standing figure in a gilded arched shrine niche decorated with white and red flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown, red and gold silk dhoti with a white sash, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a long ornate staff with a jeweled finial in one hand while raising the other in blessing. Brass oil lamps hang from the dark ceiling and a tall brass lamp stand with bird finials and lit wicks stands to the right. The figure appears to be a ceremonial presentation rather than an active ritual, and the appearance is consistent with a person presented as a person but cues are not conclusive. Copyright text is watermarked on the lower right.2012-04-24A figure stands in a gold-ornate arched shrine framed with red, orange and white flower garlands, holding a tall staff with a leaf-shaped finial in the right hand and raising the left hand in blessing. The figure wears a gold crown, red silk garments with gold borders, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind and beside the shrine hang brass lamps and standing brass lamp stands with rooster finials, some with lit oil lamps.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24A standing figure. The figure wears a gold crown, red and gold silk garments, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a red bindi, and holds a long golden staff with a leaf-shaped finial. Hanging brass oil lamps and a tiered row of lit lamps glow in the dark background. The figure's stance and adornments resemble a deity murti rather than a visible living person, so no identification is made.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24Photograph of a standing figure in a golden ornate arch decorated with red and white flower garlands, in a dark hall with hanging brass lamps and tall brass lamp stands with lit wicks at right. The figure wears a gold crown, red and gold silk garments, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, a red tilak, and holds a long gold-tipped staff while raising one hand in blessing. Probable Swamiji cues include the crown, ornate red and gold attire, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, shown as a ceremonial figure standing before the decorated arch.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24A standing man in a red and gold dhoti with a red shawl and white-and-red garlands, wearing a gold crown, multiple rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and armlets. He holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with an ornate finial in his right hand and smiles with his left hand on his hip. He stands in front of a richly carved gold arch decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the left side against a dark background.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24