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A man in an orange-saffron shawl and a gold bead necklace raises his right hand to a hanging brass bell, seated before a large ornate gold-covered deity murti. Two more brass bells hang from chains in the dark background. He has white forehead markings with a red dot, hair tied back, and a small gold earring. The shot is taken from below, with the bells in the upper frame.

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March 07 20132013-03-07 +1 copiesMarch 08 20132013-03-08March 05 20132013-03-05March 08 20132013-03-08A seated man in profile raises a brass handbell in his right hand while a second hanging brass bell sways from a chain on the right. He wears an orange-red shawl over a bare upper body, a heavy necklace of large gold beads, and a white vertical mark on his forehead. Behind him stands an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with a carved deity figure in a circular medallion, and a small brass lamp stand appears at lower right. a person: the orange wrap, gold bead mala and seated ceremonial setting are the qualifying cues for the presiding figure, who appears to be performing a bell-ringing ritual in a satsang or puja setting.2013-03-05A man in a saffron-orange shawl with a gold necklace of beads and a rudraksha-style gold chain raises a brass handbell overhead with his right arm. He has white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a red kumkum dot, and gazes to the side with a slight smile. Behind him stands an ornate gold-finished deity relief or metal backdrop with carved figures. The scene looks like a puja or ritual moment in a temple setting.2013-03-08A photograph of a man in a rust-orange shawl and gold ornate necklace of large beads raising his right hand toward a hanging brass bell. He has a white sandalwood/vibhuti mark on his forehead and small gold earrings. Behind him is an ornate gold-embossed panel with a deity relief, and several hanging brass lamps with lit flames are visible in the dark background. The setting suggests a temple or ritual hall. a person: the man wears a rust-orange shawl, gold bead necklace and white forehead mark; he is shown ringing a bell in a ritual setting.2013-03-05A man seated in front of an ornate gold-leafed wall with a hanging brass bell at upper left, pressing his palms together in anjali namaskar with a gentle smile. He wears a saffron-orange draped cloth over his shoulders and a heavy ornate gold bead necklace. His hair is swept back into a small knot, he has a white horizontal tilak with a red dot, and a small gold earring. The background is dark, and a gold cushion rests beside him. Appearance-based cues of saffron clothing, gold necklace and swept hair fit the a person candidate, so this is a probable in-person presence seated on a throne-like setting.2013-03-08 +1 copiesA photograph taken from a low angle in a dim hall. A man in profile wears an orange-brown shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, with a small gold earring and a white horizontal tilak with red vermilion on his forehead. His hair is swept back into a bun. Behind him, a large gold-plated ornate throne or seat with floral carving fills the left side. Hanging brass bells with chains and lit oil lamps hang from the dark ceiling on the right, with warm bokeh lights behind.2013-03-07 +1 copiesA man seated on a cream-coloured throne raises one arm while turning his head to the side, smiling. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder and bare chest, a heavy ornate gold bead necklace and a small gold earring, with white and red forehead markings and hair tied in a bun. Behind him a gold-embossed backdrop rises beside a dark wall with hanging brass lamps. A lit candle or oil lamp sits in the lower right. The man appears to be a person, identified by his saffron robe, gold ornamental necklace and seated throne presentation.2013-03-08A seated man in saffron-orange draped cloth with a gold necklace of bead-like pendants and gold earring, a white vertical tilak and red bindi on his forehead, hands pressed together in anjali mudra as he smiles. Behind him is an ornate gold throne or peetha, and a brass hanging bell with chain hangs at right, with a brass lamp stand visible at lower right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, with long swept-back hair, saffron cloth, gold bead necklace and ceremonial adornments consistent with the page's description of a satsang. Dark background with warm lighting.2013-03-07March 08 20132013-03-08