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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet upholstery, eyes closed in meditation with hands resting in his lap. He wears a long dark hair and a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside the throne are a tray with fruit (peaches and an orange) and sweets, and gold oil lamps stand behind a red and gold gate. Behind him is a carved stone pillar and an orange-and-white striped wall. At the lower right edge, a partially visible shaved-headed attendant sits in white. The scene suggests a temple courtyard satsang setting.

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A man in an orange saffron robe and dark rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in an outdoor temple setting. Probable Swamiji seated on a peetha-style throne with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Beside him on a wooden table are a tray of fruit, a small brass vessel and gold kalasha-style vessels, with a deity murti draped in green and garlanded with flowers to the left. Red curtains, a stone shrine structure and a gold-and-pink gate with yellow flowers sit behind. A few partially visible heads appear at the bottom edge.2010-09-20November 07 20102010-11-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in prayer on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilded arms and a red cushion. A garland of white flowers and a rudraksha mala hang around his neck, and a saffron towel rests on the seat. Beside him are a tray of apples and wrapped sweets and gilded ritual vessels. Behind him stand an orange-and-white striped wall, red drapes, a stone carving and a gilded lamp stand. A shaved-headed man in white partly visible at the lower right also has his hands folded.2010-11-01A man with long swept-back dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion and peacock motifs. He wears an orange saffron shawl over one shoulder and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, with a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. Behind him are golden lamp stands, a carved stone pillar and a red gate with greenery. The visible cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala match the Swamiji (probable) description, shown in person at a temple setting.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, dressed in an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders and bare chest, wearing a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads and a red dot on his forehead. Behind him stand gold lamp stands and a stone pillar with carved detail, and fruit and incense sticks are placed at the lower left and right. The figure is visually consistent with the a person in a seated satsang setting, with the throne, saffron robe and rudraksha mala as the qualifying cues.2010-11-03A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a saffron-orange shawl draped over his bare shoulder and a long strand of dark rudraksha beads around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead. Apples sit at the lower left of the frame, and a red-and-white banner and carved stone pillar appear in the background. The distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues for a seated teacher on a throne.2010-11-03A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and back, in a temple-like outdoor setting. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap over his shoulder, a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, and a white and red forehead mark. His hands rest folded in his lap. Behind him are golden ritual lamp stands, a stone pillar, and a red-and-white railing. An orange cloth lies on the armrest.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold and red throne, eyes closed with hands folded in his lap, wears an orange saffron shawl over a bare shoulder and a long string of dark rudraksha beads. He has long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand brass lamps, a garland of yellow and red flowers and a carved stone pillar. In the foreground is a tray of fruit, and incense smoke rises beside the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the satsang setting, identified by long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala.2010-11-03November 02 20102010-11-02November 03 20102010-11-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with fruit and a brass vessel visible at the lower left and a red and green backdrop behind him. The pose appears meditative. He is shown in person at the event.2010-11-03A photograph of a seated man in orange sannyasi robes on an ornate gold-carved red-cushioned throne, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with dark rudraksha beads around his neck. He wears an orange shawl draped over the throne. Beside him on a small side stand is a tray of fruit. To his right, a woman in a white top and red shawl holds a small cup. In the foreground, the heads of seated devotees are visible, including one with long dark hair and an orange garment. Behind is a carved stone shrine with a garlanded deity murti in green and a gold kalasha, and red-and-white striped curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha malas, and is seated on a throne as the central figure.2010-09-20