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A single man stands centrally on a carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden throne with a large arched backrest decorated with silver and gold relief carvings and winged figures. He wears a dark saffron-orange cloth draped over one shoulder and wrapped around the body, a crown-like headpiece, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. He holds a tall ceremonial staff in his right hand and raises his left hand in a blessing gesture. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a gilded lion figure sits at the front, and warm orange lighting fills the hall. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, and stands before a throne in a ritual setting.

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April 30 20172017-04-30A photograph of a bearded man standing on a striped woven rug in front of an ornate golden shrine with an arched canopy and carved temple panels. He wears a rust-orange robe over a matching dhoti, a crown or tall headdress, a red tilak mark, a long beaded mala and a gold ceremonial necklace. He raises one hand in greeting and holds a tall silver staff, while a lion figure and a small bronze lamp stand nearby. Warm orange light and a hazy atmosphere fill the shrine. Swamiji (probable) is present, shown in an orange robe, crown, rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, standing in the shrine in greeting.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of a man standing on a striped rug before an ornate golden shrine. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over the shoulder, a matching orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, and his long hair is swept back with a crown-like ornament. He raises one hand in blessing and holds a tall silver trident-staff. Behind him an elaborately carved gold throne-like structure with a deity murti and a peacock-feather fan arrangement is lit by warm light. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a lion figure sits near the front. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in a ceremonial role at the throne, based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and swept-back hair.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes and a bare upper body stands in front of an ornate golden throne (peetha) backed by a large gilded arch. He wears a rudraksha mala and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace, and holds a tall silver staff in his right hand while raising his left palm in greeting. Two seated deity figures flank the throne, one in a golden crown, and a carved golden lion sits at the front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with hanging bells above and a hazy warm light filling the room.2017-04-30A photograph of a man standing on an ornate stage before a golden shrine with carved pillars and an arched canopy. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a draped shawl, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a large pendant, and his long hair is swept back under a crown-like headpiece; he raises one hand in blessing and holds a tall staff. Behind him is a gilded throne-like seat with a decorative backdrop, a brass oil lamp stands at left, and a small ornamented animal figure sits at the front. Warm orange lighting and haze fill the scene. Appearance-based label: a person in a discourse-style setting, with a single person visible.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a single standing man in an ornate golden shrine room lit in warm orange light. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and draped shawl, a gold waist belt, layered gold and bead necklaces, a red tilak and a gold crown, and holds a tall ribbed staff in his right hand while raising his left palm in blessing. Behind him is a gilded arched canopy with a seated throne-like seat draped in cloth, flanked by carved golden pillars and a decorated altar. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a golden lion-shaped figure rests in the foreground. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), standing in front of a throne and a gilded altar, wearing orange robes, a gold crown and bead necklaces, holding a staff while blessing.2017-04-30 +1 copies