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A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits eyes closed in meditation on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala draped to his waist, hands clasped in his lap. Behind him stand a golden horse-shaped statue and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Blurred heads of seated devotees appear in the foreground at the bottom edge. Probable Swamiji, seated as the speaker during a satsang-style event, with his distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala as visible cues.

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November 18 20102010-11-18A photograph of a man seated in meditation on an ornate gilded throne with carved scrollwork and red cushions. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, a red bindi and white forehead markings, and his eyes are closed with hands folded in his lap. Behind him are garlands of purple and green flowers, orange and pink silk drapery, and a large golden figure of a bull. Several heads are partly visible in the lower foreground. The setting resembles a puja or satsang stage.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA man in an orange saffron shawl and white-and-red forehead markings sits with eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala with a vibhuti line and a red bindi. Behind him stand a golden deity or animal statue, a garland of purple, white and yellow flowers, and draped teal and magenta fabric. In the lower foreground, the back of a child's head with a blue hair clip and another partially visible person's head appear. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne, indicating a presiding guru during a pada puja setting.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24A man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, wearing a long black rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand a gold-painted deity figure and garlands of marigolds and flowers draped over the backdrop. Blurred heads of seated audience members appear in the foreground. The scene appears to be a satsang or public talk.2010-11-19A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed, hands clasped in his lap, in meditative stillness. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand golden sculptural figures and draped teal and purple fabric decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Audience members' heads are visible in the lower foreground, and a golden ornamental stand sits at the right edge. The appearance-based candidate is a person, seated on the throne in saffron robe and rudraksha mala, though the face is not clearly distinctive.2010-11-19A photograph of a seated man with closed eyes and hands clasped in his lap, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his body and a long dark rudraksha mala. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with floral garlands in yellow, red and purple hanging behind him. A red tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Two partially visible heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge of the frame. a person appears in person, identified only by appearance cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and the throne setting.2010-11-19A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap, wearing an orange sleeveless wrap. Behind him stands a gilded arch framing a deity murti with a red-and-gold crown and garlands, with brass lamps at left. Two silhouetted devotees sit in the foreground beside rows of brass plates with flowers and offerings. The scene is an indoor temple-hall satsang or pada puja.2010-08-25A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long black rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. A red bindi marks his forehead and his hair is swept back. Behind him stand golden sculptural figures, a teal and gold draped cloth, and garlands of red and yellow flowers. In the foreground, partially visible people, including a shaven-headed man with white markings on his forehead, sit facing the dais. The setting suggests a satsang talk. Appearance cues of a saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and hair swept back on a throne match the page's claim, so this is a person seated in person.2010-11-19A seated man with long dark hair and eyes closed sits on an ornate gold throne with a large carved gold backrest and red cushion. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala with large beads hanging to his waist. A white vertical tilak marks his forehead with a red bindi at its centre, and his hands rest together in his lap. Behind him, blurred deity figures are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The man has long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's Swamiji cues, so he is a probable in-person candidate.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, carved with scrolls and a gold-beaded rim. He wears a saffron-orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. Behind him stands a grey stone carved pillar and green foliage. The page indicates an appearance-based candidate, with long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas visible, so this is a person in a seated meditative posture.2010-11-03A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a long black rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a white forehead marking, with long swept-back hair. Behind him stands a large golden bull statue and a gold-framed backdrop draped with orange, teal and magenta fabric and garlands of red, purple and green flowers. Fruit sits on a tray at left, and several devotees in white and yellow clothes are seen in the foreground at the bottom edge, one wearing a yellow garment. The scene suggests a pada puja satsang.2010-11-18 +1 copies