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November 10 20102010-11-10A seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a gold necklace and a visible forehead mark, in front of a shrine backdrop. Behind him, two deity murtis are dressed in colourful flower garlands in red, yellow and white, with a gold ornamental canopy above. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides of the throne, and a gold-framed throne chair with garlands sits at the right edge. A painted forest backdrop with stone pillars surrounds the shrine, and an orange cloth covers the lower altar table. The lamps and garlands suggest a satsang or puja setting. a person: long dark hair and a gold necklace on the seated man, with the throne and white ritual clothing.2010-11-10A seated man in white ritual clothing sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on an orange-draped dais, with a long gold chain necklace and a rudraksha-style mala visible. Gold oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides of the throne. Behind him hang large garlands in red, yellow and green around two decorated deity murti figures, and a golden umbrella canopy hangs at the top. Two side thrones hold garlanded deity murtis. A few partially visible people in orange clothing sit at the edges of the frame, and a painted backdrop of trees and temple pillars completes the scene.2010-11-10A satsang stage in a temple-style hall with a central golden throne bearing a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and a gold necklace, flanked by two golden thrones with deity murti and floral garlands. Behind them a large backdrop shows carved stone pillars and a deity murti with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front. On the left, three people in white and orange kneel with hands folded in anjali, and on the right, women in orange saris sit with hands folded in prayer.2010-11-10February 17 20132013-02-17A photograph inside a temple-like hall lit by warm lamps and small coloured fairy lights. A man seated on a red cushioned throne framed by a large gold lotus-petal backrest sits centre-front, bare-chested except for a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing layered rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces, gold armbands, and a red-orange tilak on his forehead; he gestures with one raised hand and appears to be speaking. Swamiji (probable) — the seated figure has long dark hair swept back, distinctive ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and sits on an elevated ceremonial throne as the focal teacher. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands and jewelled ornaments, flanked by two standing golden statues, one in white robes with a turban. Several people in white and saffron clothing sit at the lower edges, partly visible, including a person in a white headband at right.2017-05-26November 10 20102010-11-10February 17 20132013-02-17May 24 20172017-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a decorated hall with orange drapes and flower garlands. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, wears a white dhoti and white shawl, a red rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and gold armbands, with hands folded in lap. Two shaved-headed men in white dhotis sit at the lower left, and three women in white and yellow saris sit at the lower right near a small offering tray with flowers and incense sticks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a painted temple backdrop fills the background. The figure's identity is not established by visible evidence, so the central person is described by role as the seated teacher on the throne, with the appearance cues noted.2011-02-12April AF 2012A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-headed armrests, draped in white dhoti and shawl with orange-red trim, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold arm bands. Behind him hang orange fabric panels and a floral garland of red, yellow and white blooms. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis sit at the left with hands folded in prayer, and several women in white and yellow saris sit at the right beside a brass puja table holding flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a large temple-art backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold throne, so he is a candidate for Swamiji.2011-02-12