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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, eyes closed, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilt arms and red velvet cushions. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead, hands resting together in his lap. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a gold chain kneels, holding a small brass vessel. Behind them are a red-and-white striped wall, a carved stone shrine, an orange cloth hanging, and a wet tiled floor. Bottom edge shows partial heads of seated devotees and another orange-robed figure at right. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session on a throne dais.

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October 29 20102010-10-29November 07 20102010-11-07A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a satsang hall, hands resting in his lap. Behind him are garlanded deity murtis and a gold peetha with floral garlands in green, white and red. A bald priest in white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl and a brass bowl sits at right, and a plate of fruit and flowers rests on a small gold table at left. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge. The person in the saffron robes shows distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a teaching role.2010-11-15October 15 20102010-10-15A man with long swept-back dark hair sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala. Trays of fruit, sweets and red apples sit on side tables. In front, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tripundra marks holds a small oil lamp, and other devotees with brass lamps and vessels sit on the floor in a hall with orange and white striped walls. Probable Swamiji cues are the long hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala seated on the throne.2010-11-07October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red border sits eyes-closed on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead. A shaved-headed man in white robes holds a lit oil lamp in the lower left foreground, and a silver puja plate and a tray of sweets sit nearby on a gold-trimmed side table. Behind is an orange and white temple-style backdrop with a stone pillar. The photo shows a satsang-style ritual setting. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala are the cues.2010-11-07A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a high arched back and red cushions, eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap, in meditation. He wears a saffron-orange unstitched robe draped over one shoulder and a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand gold brass lamps and a backdrop of pink and yellow flower garlands and a golden draped cloth. A small wooden box with a rudraksha mala and a tray of offerings sits to the right. Appearance is consistent with the probable Swamiji, seated in an honoured position with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2010-08-30A seated man with long swept-back black hair wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a long strand of dark rudraksha beads around his neck. He sits on a red velvet and gold-carved throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, in a meditative posture. Behind him stand gold-framed thrones, a deity murti adorned with garlands of green, orange and white flowers and jewelled ornaments, and a partially visible person in the lower right corner. Wall drapes are navy and magenta.2010-11-19A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate red throne with a gold-framed arched back and gold armrest trim. He wears an orange saffron wrap over bare shoulders, a red bindi on his forehead, and a heavy gold beaded necklace. Behind him, a second man in a white dhoti and white shawl, wearing glasses, holds a small red bottle and stands beside a wooden box against an orange wall. Probable Swamiji (seated figure with long hair, saffron wrap, gold necklace and ornate throne) is shown in a sitting position in a calm, meditative posture. Photo appears to be taken outdoors at an ashram-style setting.2010-11-12A 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.2010-11-03