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A photograph inside a temple-style shrine. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, bare feet resting on a brown mat. He holds a small pink printed sheet and reads it. An older man in a white dhoti and white shirt, with a red-orange sash at the waist, leans in toward him, also holding a pink sheet. Behind them stands a gold-and-colour deity murti with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, a trident and a decorated gold arch with red drapes. Brass oil lamps flank the throne and a tray of fruit sits on a side table at right.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red mark on the forehead sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair, reading a sheet of white paper held in both hands. Behind, a large deity murti draped in yellow silk is garlanded with pink and yellow flower garlands, with a red and gold canopy and gold lamp stands nearby. A woman in a grey kurta stands at right, watching, and two men in white shirts stand at left. a person (orange robe, rudraksha mala, seated on gold throne) reading a document during a temple visit.2010-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a small pink fruit or sweet and a folded red card. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style cloth, hands pressed in namaskar, faces him. Behind them, a gold-framed shrine shows a deity pair: a figure with a red turban and trident and a female figure with a jewelled crown, both adorned with gold necklaces and draped in marigold and multicolour garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left. A partially visible seated person in a checked shirt is at the lower edge. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate: saffron robes, rudraksha mala and the throne setting, though the image is not conclusive enough for a firm match.2010-08-08August 10 20112011-08-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a handwritten sheet of paper and smiling. Before him, a man in white ritual clothing and a white dhoti gestures with his hand while speaking, and a woman in a white sari stands to the left. Behind them stands a gold-accented shrine with a deity murti dressed in purple and yellow garlands, and a small table holds fruit. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, though the image is not clear enough to confirm identity.2010-11-01August 10 20112011-08-10October 20 20102010-10-20 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in his lap, on a raised temple platform. Long hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a ceremonial gold necklace. Behind him stand gold-clad deity murtis with yellow and purple garlands, a kalasha and brass oil lamps. Devotees kneel in front, some in white and cream saris and dhotis, holding incense sticks and flower-filled plates. Red pillars, a stone temple gateway and green trees frame the scene. This appearance-based label is a person, seated in a satsang setting.2010-11-03A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes and a white-and-magenta flower garland, hands folded in his lap and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a gilded footstool before a shrine with a gold arched frame, red draped backdrop, and two deity murtis in red and gold, one with a crown and multi-armed form, with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams) flank the shrine and a small figure appears on the right.2010-08-01A photograph of a temple ritual. A standing person in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, smiling and raising one hand, faces a seated person in a white dhoti and white shawl with a red cloth at the waist, who sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and lion-head armrests. Yellow flower petals fall around the seated figure. At left, a person in white holds an orange tray with a brass vessel and offerings. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on the altar. The setting is an orange-washed temple shrine with carved stone pillars, a decorated gate and a brass railing with hanging yellow decorations.2011-08-10A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold carved armrests, holding a small white sheet of paper. A microphone stand stands beside him. A gold-rimmed tray with fruit and small offerings sits at the base of the throne. Behind him a large printed backdrop shows a temple scene with two standing figures in red and blue garments decorated with garlands, along with ornate stone pillars and oil lamps. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a throne; this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with a long dark rudraksha mala and a white flower garland with red accents, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white kurta and a woman in a white sari with a dark mangalsutra-style pendant stand before him, the man bowing and bringing his face toward a fruit being offered. Behind the throne is a deity murti draped in purple and yellow flower garlands with an orange turban, beside golden oil lamps and a red-and-gold temple railing. The seated man has long swept-back hair and appears to be a person based on the distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garland and ornate throne, though this is uncertain.2010-11-01November 02 20102010-11-02