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A seated man in a black turban with a crescent ornament and white forehead markings sits on a gilded throne with carved floral backrest, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a rust-orange robe, layered coral and gold beaded necklaces, gold bracelets and an armband. In front of him stands a tall gold kalasha-style vessel, flanked by gold deity murti figures on pedestals and a gold ceremonial umbrella with a crescent finial. Gold draped backdrop behind.

A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a tall golden crown-like headpiece, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. He wears a rust-brown robe, layered rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklaces, bangles and an armlet, with a tilak on his forehead. Flanking him are golden deity murti statues: a four-armed goddess on the left and a figure playing a veena on the right. Yellow and red flower garlands and fairy lights frame the background, and a golden kalasha-style pedestal and small golden idols sit in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person on the throne, identified by his distinctive ornate crown, rudraksha malas and saffron-toned robe.

A seated man on a gilded throne with an ornate golden back, wearing a rust-red and maroon turban with a white plume and jewelled brooch, bare-chested with layered gold and beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style mala strands, armlets and wrist bangles, and rust-orange dhoti. He sits in padmasana with hands folded, a white tilak on his forehead, smiling. Flanking him are gilded deity murti figures: a four-armed female figure on the left and a veena-playing figure on the right, with ornamental sun and moon discs on tall staffs behind them and a brass dish on a stand at left. Dark background. Swamiji (probable): long-established presentation cues include the ornate turban, multiple malas and gold necklaces, and a throne-seated pose; the role is a seated spiritual leader receiving darshan.

MAy 31 2021

A bearded man sits cross-legged on a gold-carved throne against deep red drapes, raising both palms in a blessing gesture. He wears a crown with a crescent emblem, a bold vertical tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a thick ceremonial gold necklace over a leopard-print bodice, with reddish-brown lower garments. Around him stand gilded deity statues, one holding a veena, and golden lion figures, with ornate gold ceremonial staffs and a brass offering tray in front. Strong visible cues match the Swamiji (probable) candidate, seated in a throne with crown, rudraksha and gold adornments.

A bearded man sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne in a lotus-style meditation posture, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a gold crown with a crescent emblem, a white tilak-style forehead mark, a heavy gold necklace and layered beaded garlands, and a leopard-print wrap over bare shoulders with a rust-brown lower cloth. Golden deity statues flank him, including a four-armed figure on the left and a figure holding a veena on the right, with ornate golden lion-like pedestals and golden kalasha-style finials on tall stands. Red drapes hang behind the throne. The appearance-based label is a person, seated on a peetha throne in a satsang setting.

A bare-chested man with a black turban sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne in front of gold drapery. He wears layered rudraksha and bead malas, a leopard-print cloth around his waist, and a red lower garment. He holds a peacock-feather fan with a trident-topped staff and a small wooden object. Gold statues of a multi-armed deity and a figure holding a veena flank the throne. A green leafy sprig lies beside him on a brass tray. The cues of turban, malas and throne are consistent with a person presence, though the appearance is only partially distinctive.

A seated man on an ornate gilded throne, bare-chested with a black turban bearing a crescent moon and a white forehead mark with a red bindi. He wears heavy gold necklaces, bangles and a tiger-striped waist cloth over maroon dhoti, with his right hand raised in a blessing gesture. Flanking him are gold-coloured statues of a deity holding a bowl and a goddess playing a veena, and a lamp-topped golden stand hangs at each side against draped gold fabric. The setting is a warm, golden-toned devotional tableau.

A bearded man with a black turban and a white tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a gilded throne in a photograph. He wears layered beaded malas, a gold pendant, orange-red beads, a golden waist cloth and gold armlets, and holds his hands in his lap. Golden statues flank him: a multi-armed deity on the left and a figure playing a veena on the right, with ceremonial fans and a golden tray beside the throne.

A man seated cross-legged on a gilded throne with ornate golden carvings, in front of gold drapery. He wears a tall black turban with a heart-shaped gold ornament, a white-and-gold tilak on his forehead, multiple layers of pearl and beaded necklaces, a jewelled gold waist ornament, and a rust-coloured dhoti. He holds a peacock-feather fan in one hand and a small ritual implement in the other, with green leaves placed before him. Gold statues of a four-armed deity and a figure holding a veena flank the throne, and a microphone stand is at right. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated in ceremonial dress, with long dark hair under the turban, rudraksha-style beads, gold necklaces and ornate ceremonial clothing.

March 17 2021

A seated man sits cross-legged on a golden throne (peetha) before a gold-draped curtain, bare-chested and gesturing with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a large dark turban, a white forehead marking, layered rudraksha malas, a large ornate gold pendant, and a leopard-print lower wrap over red cloth. Golden standing figures flank him: a deity murti on the left holding a lotus-like hand gesture, and a goddess murti on the right playing a veena. A golden plate and ornate golden parasols frame the throne. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, shown in person, with cues of a turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace.