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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with red border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala draped around his neck and a small red bindi on his forehead, hands resting in his lap, with a microphone clipped to his robe. Golden offering trays with fruit and flowers lie in front of the dais. To the left, a man in white ritual clothing sits with his head bowed; to the right, two women in orange saris sit on the floor holding objects. Beaded curtains in red and gold hang behind the throne. Since the page names a person as present, the central figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne, though the face is not used for identification.

2011-02-28 +3 copies

Photograph of a seated figure on a golden lion-headed throne with red cushions, wearing a red-orange robe, long red and white flower garlands and a dark swept-back hairstyle. Surrounding him, devotees in saffron and orange shawls and white clothes gather close; a bald man in a saffron wrap and a gold-beaded necklace holds offerings, and an older man in an orange turban and white beard stands nearby. A man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala reaches forward with fruit, and a woman-like devotee in saffron offers something toward the throne. Overhead a white canopy and red fabric decorate the hall, with a camera on a tripod and a crowd of white-clad people behind. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person claim through his distinctive garlands, throne and swept hair, so this is a probable identification.

A smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with scrolls and flanked by two gold lion statues, with a red-and-gold turban and a small headset microphone. He wears an orange-red saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and bare upper body, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold pendant necklace and beaded bracelets on his upper arms and wrists, with his hands folded in his lap. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of a temple and landscape. Swamiji (probable): the cues are the saffron cloth, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, turban and throne, but the face is not used for identification, so this is an uncertain appearance-based label. One person is physically present.

July 17 2016

2016-07-17 +1 copies

A man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a bright hall with beaded red-and-gold curtains. Before the throne a low gold platform holds apples, flowers and small offerings. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a shaved head sits and holds a small brass object near his face. To the right, two women in orange saris sit on the floor, one holding a small object. The seated central figure has long-ish hair, a red bindi and ceremonial gold-toned adornment; he is an appearance-based a person candidate seated on the throne with attendants performing a puja. Trays and an oil lamp are on the floor, with a microphone at the throne's edge.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap, in front of a grey draped backdrop hung with beaded strands. Seated at the base of the dais, a man in white ritual cloth and a woman in orange sari-style garments bring cups or vessels toward their faces, and fruit and flowers lie on the platform.

2011-02-28 +1 copies

A seated figure on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears an orange saffron robe, a purple orchid garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold waist sash, with a red bindi on the forehead. The figure is seated as a person on the throne, cues being the orange robe, the rudraksha mala and the ceremonial gold ornaments. A bald man in white kneeling clothes with an orange shawl kneels before the throne and offers a padapuja to the seated figure. Behind them, a woman in an orange and white sari and other white-clad devotees stand in a satsang room with plants and a screen.

A photograph of two seated figures on ornate gilded thrones with red cushions in a marble-walled hall, with an orange flag on a pole behind. The central figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long gold-beaded garland, a dark headband, white vertical tilak, and red-and-gold armbands, and holds a white cloth in his hands. On the right, an older bare-chested seated priest with a shaved head, rudraksha mala and orange cloth around his waist holds a small offering dish and cup on a tray. At the left edge a standing attendant in saffron robes and gold beads holds a brass vessel. Trays of offerings and a green plastic bag rest at the base of the thrones. The scene is consistent with a Hindu ritual setting.

December 31 2015

2015-12-31 +1 copies

A man in saffron-orange robes with a red-brown sash sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a forehead mark. Two devotees in white dhotis sit at the left base of the dais, and two women in orange sarees sit at the right. Gold-carved side cabinets hold fruit, and the stage front has red and white flower offerings. Beaded red-and-gold curtains hang behind the throne. a person: the seated central figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark, and sits enthroned, but the visible cues are ordinary enough that identity is uncertain.

A photograph of a seated man with bare upper body, wearing a red-orange cloth, long gold-and-bead necklace, rudraksha bracelets, white vibhuti and a red bindi on his forehead, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing devotee with grey-brown hair in a low bun, wearing a white shirt and a red-orange shawl. Behind them are gold and silver ceremonial objects, a gilded serpent-shaped sceptre and red curtains. A woman with dark hair stands at the right edge. The seated man appears to match the a person cues of ornate gold necklace, rudraksha adornments and ceremonial red dress, while the standing devotee is in white ritual clothing; this is a blessing gesture similar to darshan. Two people are visible.

A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, red-orange robe with gold border and layered rudraksha and bead necklaces, receiving an offering from an older man in a white-and-grey striped shirt who leans forward with both hands. Beside them a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses, red-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red carpet, hands resting on his knees. A woman in white sari with a brown shawl and beaded necklace stands behind. Behind them are a gold throne, brass oil lamps with a rooster finial, a tall brass lamp stand and a red curtain. Two more people stand at the top right.