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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded golden throne (peetha) in an open atrium courtyard. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a gold necklace, with a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair, seated cross-legged atop a black cushion with a tiger-striped cloth. Red carpeted steps lead up to the throne, flanked by two black carved lion guardian statues with gold trim. Small pebbles, potted palms and a stone-edged pool surround the platform, with carved wooden balconies behind. In front, a brass kalasha-style decorative plate holds two ornate deity murtis with trident motifs and red flower offerings. The visible figure is a single person.

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A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits cross-legged on a gilded throne-like seat draped with a striped cloth, on a raised platform reached by red-carpeted steps. He wears a long ornate gold necklace, a red tilak on the forehead, and has long dark hair swept back. Two large black guardian lion statues with gold trim flank the throne. Small floral offerings in red and orange sit at the foot of the steps, along with a brass lamp and small deity murtis. The setting is an open courtyard with carved wooden balconies, terracotta-coloured walls, potted plants and white pebbles. A candidate matching a person by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace is seated on the throne; the page does not state his presence at this event.2012-07-29July 29 20122012-07-29July 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 29 20122012-07-29Indoor courtyard of a traditional temple-style hall with carved wooden balconies, terracotta-coloured brick walls and a coffered ceiling. A life-sized statue of a seated male figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth, gold necklaces and a dark patterned shawl, sits on a gold throne at the top of a red-carpeted stair flanked by two black lion-like guardian statues. Potted plants, a small tree and white pebbles surround the area. At the foot of the steps, a gold-framed panel holds two small deity murti figures with tridents and red and yellow garlands. The figure is a statue, not a physical person, and this is a photograph.2012-07-29July 29 20122012-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed low throne draped with a black cushion, set on a red carpet in a courtyard with carved wooden balconies and red brick walls. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, bangles and a leopard-print waist cloth, with vibhuti marks on his forehead. Two black lion-shaped guardian statues flank the dais, and pink and red flowers lie at its base beside a small pool with a green tiled edge. A figure in white stands at the right edge. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2012-07-31A life-sized figure seated cross-legged on a gold-and-black cushioned seat atop a gilded platform covered with a red carpet. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and leopard-print wrap, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, bangles, and a tilak on the forehead. Behind it stands a carved wooden balcony in a brick courtyard, flanked by two black-and-gold lion guardian statues, with a pool of stones and potted palms. Pink and red flower offerings lie at the base. A man in a white shirt walks at the right edge. The figure appears to be a statue or depiction rather than a living person.2012-07-31A seated man in orange and saffron robes sits cross-legged on a gold-framed throne in a courtyard with red brick walls and carved wooden balconies. He wears a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and gold armbands. Two large black stone lion guardian figures with gold-painted manes flank the throne, and a pool with pebbles, potted plants and a small tree surround him. Red and pink flower petals and a red cloth lie before the throne. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, long dark hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery fit the appearance cues, and the page flags him as present.2012-07-31A photograph of a life-sized figure seated cross-legged on a gold-framed throne in a brick courtyard with carved wooden balconies and a shallow pool. The figure sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth, a leopard-print shawl, gold armbands and layered ornate necklaces, with long dark hair and a red tilak. Flanking the throne are two large black stone lion guardian statues with red mouths. Pink and red flower offerings lie on the red carpet below. The figure is a statue, not a live person. The image is an appearance-based candidate depiction, and the statue's ornamentation is consistent with a depiction of a guru, though no name is printed on it. A small lamp-lit corner and a person in the distant background, partially visible, are also present.2012-07-31July 31 20122012-07-31July 29 20122012-07-29 +2 copies