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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate orange throne with black carved armrests, in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. The central figure has long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a leopard-print wrap over orange robes, with a red tilak on the forehead, and is smiling. A man in a white shirt leans in and touches the forehead of the seated figure. Other people stand around: a woman in orange on the left, a man in orange near the throne, two women in white with coloured borders at right, and a figure in white and cream sari bending forward in front of the throne. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the floor below.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate orange-and-silver carved throne against a painted mountain backdrop. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a red-and-white forehead mark, with long dark hair. A bald man in white clothes bows deeply with hands at the seated figure's feet. On the left, a man in white with hands pressed in prayer stands beside a woman in orange. On the right, people in yellow and pink saris stand nearby. In the foreground, a man with a white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, and a woman in white with a pink shawl sits with eyes lowered before orange and yellow flower offerings.2010-02-12A seated man on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, a white jasmine garland with red flowers around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead; he smiles while a devotee in white kneels and offers a flower to him. Standing around are a young man in white, another in an orange robe, and two women, one in a pink shawl and one in yellow. Behind them a painted backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain against blue sky.2010-02-12A photograph of a satsang-style gathering on a golden throne before a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky. Seated on the throne is a smiling person with long dark hair and a red tilak, wearing an orange saffron robe with a leopard-print wrap and a garland of white flowers with red blooms. An older man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward with palms joined, holding a garland. Other devotees stand nearby: a man in white with folded hands at left, and women in white and pink saris with folded hands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears orange robes, long swept-back hair, a tilak and a floral garland on the ceremonial throne, the cues associated with the page's Swamiji reference. Ritual setting consistent with a darshan welcome.2010-02-12A seated man on an ornate dark-wood and gold throne at the front of a stage, wearing a long white and pink flower garland with red blossoms, an orange saffron robe and a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. Beside him on the left, a person in orange robes leans forward, and on the right an older woman in a white sari with a pink shawl looks down. In the foreground a person in white is bent over. Behind them a large backdrop shows a snowy peak under a blue sky.2010-02-12A photograph of a ceremony in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests. The figure wears a leopard-print shawl over the orange cloth and holds flowers. Several people in white ritual clothes and pale pink or orange shawls stand around the throne, and a man in white bends low before it. Saffron-robed attendants stand on the left, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Flower petals and garlands decorate the raised platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and a leopard-print shawl, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2010-02-12A seated figure in an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests, wearing a white and red flower garland with a gold-beaded mala and a red tilak on the forehead. Long hair falls behind the shoulders and he smiles broadly. Behind him a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky. Around the throne, boys in orange and white clothes stand and sit, and one young person in a red top bends forward in front of the throne, touching the base. A woman in a yellow shawl stands at the right edge. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identifiable by the swept-back long hair, saffron robe, ceremonial gold beaded mala, leopard-print shawl and the throne seating.2010-02-12A photograph of a satsang gathering with a seated man on an ornate dark wooden throne with a gold-toned cushion, centred before a painted backdrop of a snowy mountain and blue sky. He wears an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a red bindi on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. Around him, devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothes press forward with folded hands and extended arms. A man with a tilak stands behind the throne in a yellow shawl. Foreground shows a partially visible bald man looking up. Swamiji candidate appearance is probable based on long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing, garland and distinctive leopard-print shawl, seated on a throne; attribution is appearance-based only.2010-02-12A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate black-and-gold throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a white and red flower garland with gold beads. He has a red bindi and white markings on his forehead and smiles at the camera. Around him, devotees crowd close: a man in white and orange on the left, a woman in a yellow-gold sari with red bindi in the centre foreground, and a woman in a yellow top with a long braid on the right. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a snowy mountain against blue sky. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron clothing, gold beaded necklace and garland match the cues for Swamiji, shown in person on a throne.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate dark-wood throne with carved silver-toned edges, in front of a large painted mountain backdrop. He wears an orange saffron top, a gold-beaded necklace and a leopard-print shawl, and smiles broadly. Around him stand several people in white clothes with yellow or orange sashes; some bend forward and one holds a tray with fruit. Several devotees in the foreground are partly visible, leaning in toward the throne.2010-02-12A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne with a dark carved back, set against a painted backdrop of a rocky mountain and blue sky. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long white jasmine garland with a red flower, a gold rudraksha-style necklace, and a red bindi with white ash marks on his forehead, and has long swept-back dark hair. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at left, and several women with hair tied back and one with a white hair clip sit or lean close around the throne. Compatible ceremonial cues are present, including saffron robe, garland, gold beads and long hair, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji seated in person. Visible people number about six.2010-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate dark-wood throne with gold-tipped arms in front of a painted backdrop of a snowy mountain and blue sky. He wears an orange top, a white and red flower garland, gold beaded necklaces, a leopard-print shawl, and a tilak on his forehead. Around him, several devotees crowd close: a man in white with an orange cloth at left, a man in a grey shirt bending forward, a blonde woman in a pink and white sari, and a woman in a yellow garment at right. Their faces are partly cut off by the frame.2010-02-12A seated man in a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate cream and black-trimmed throne in front of a painted mountain backdrop. He wears a white and red flower garland and a beaded necklace, with a red tilaka mark on his forehead, and smiles as children in orange and red clothing bow or reach toward him. A white-clad attendant in yellow stands at the right edge, and marigold petals lie on the stage floor.2010-02-12