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A seated man in a golden ornate throne sits in the centre of a temple sanctum doorway, wearing an orange-red dhoti and a long multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, with a gold pendant around his neck. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side in pink and green garments with gold jewellery. Devotees in white and saffron-orange robes sit on the floor in front, some holding flaming oil lamps and brass pooja items, with gold oil lamps (deepa stands) flanking the scene. a person: the seated figure is recognizable by the central throne position, orange garments and garland, though his face is not clearly distinctive. The setting suggests a pada puja or satsang in a temple hall.

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A 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.2013-06-30A photograph inside an ornately painted temple hall with pastel blue, green and red decorative pillars and arches. At the centre sits a seated figure on a large gilded throne with a golden canopy and hanging bells, wearing an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and a flower garland. Two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms and gold crowns stand on either side. In the foreground, a brass multi-wick oil lamp burns, and a devotee in orange robes sits facing the throne, with a microphone nearby beside a woman in orange sari. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls. Appearance-based a person seated on the throne in orange cloth and garlands, during a puja or satsang setting.2013-05-29May 15 20132013-05-15June 09 20132013-06-09A photograph of a seated man in a golden throne shrine flanked by two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with raised arms holding objects, one holding a flame-like object. The seated man wears orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, and bangles, with his hands folded in his lap; the throne has a golden canopy and gilded carvings with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat. Below, two men in white dhotis sit at a microphone chanting, and a woman in orange sari and another in orange sari kneel with offerings at the foot of the throne. Hanging bells and lamps surround the shrine and an oil lamp blurs in the left foreground. a person: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne mark the seated figure, who is seated on the throne and receiving devotees.2013-06-09Ornate temple hall with a golden throne (simhasana) at centre holding a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala, flanked by two tall painted deity murti with multiple arms, holding lotus flowers and conch-like objects, in pink, orange and green. Brass oil lamps (deepa) with lit flames stand on the marble floor. In front, a robed priest in saffron-orange kneels tending the lamps at the throne, while a man in white dhoti with white markings sits with hands folded and another person in orange kneels at right with palms joined in prayer. Appearance-based label: the seated figure on the throne has long hair and a rudraksha mala, a probable Swamiji depiction, and this is a ceremonial satsang setting.2013-05-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang inside a temple-style hall. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and hanging bells, centred between two painted standing deity murti with four arms, crowns and green-and-red garments. Three seated musicians or chanters in white dhotis and saffron cloth sit at microphones on the left, and two women in orange saris sit near the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and the floor is polished white. The scene is a talk or chanting session.2013-06-09A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne within a shrine-like alcove flanked by two large painted guardian figures with raised hands and crowns. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, and sits with his hands folded in his lap on a gold throne adorned with tiger-striped cushions. Two women in orange saris sit in front of the throne, one with her back to the camera, and hanging brass lamps and bells hang above. At lower left, men in white with microphones are visible seated at a low table. The alcove has a blue and yellow painted frame.2013-06-09 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17Photograph of a temple sanctum interior with a seated guru on a golden ornate throne draped with tiger skin, flanked by two large painted four-armed deity statues in orange and green dhotis holding objects. A seated central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with a smaller white-robed devotee and an orange-clad figure seated near the throne. In the foreground at left, a priest in orange cloth tends a tall lit oil lamp stand with many flames, and a lamp and offerings are arranged on the floor. Hanging bells and a golden canopy hang above the throne. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2013-05-15A seated man in a golden ornate throne sits centrally in a colourful temple hall with pink, green and yellow painted pillars. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and rests his hands on the throne's armrests. The throne has a zebra-print cushion and a golden crown-like top. Flanked by two large painted guardian figures holding maces and wearing golden ornaments, the throne sits on a golden pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth holds a flame near the throne, while two women in white saris sit with folded hands and a man in grey shirt sits at right. The man on the throne has long hair and a saffron robe, consistent with the a person candidate cues, but his appearance is not conclusive.2013-04-09May 18 20132013-05-18