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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne heavily decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Hands rest folded in his lap. A small golden crown-like ornament is visible above his head. In the foreground, seated devotees in white clothing with hands joined in prayer face him, and silver trays holding fruit and offerings sit in front of them. A second ornate gold throne with garlands stands behind on the left, and a gold ceremonial staff stands at the right edge. A man in a white shirt with a red tilak sits near the front. The setting is a formal darshan or pada puja gathering. Attribution is probable rather than certain.

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October 18 20102010-10-18A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a saffron shawl sits on a cream cushioned throne ornately decorated with gold carving and garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers. He wears a long ceremonial gold-bead necklace and has long swept-back dark hair, with a gold crown-like ornament visible above. He holds a folded orange cloth in his hands, lowered in his lap. Golden staffs with finials stand beside the throne, and another ornate gold throne with flower garlands is behind. Two men in white shirts sit at the left edge; one wears a lanyard. A dark blue curtain backdrop hangs behind the stage. Swamiji (probable): saffron robes, long swept-back hair, gold necklace and crown cues on a flower-garlanded throne.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, with a crown-like ornament on his head and long hair swept back. Beside him stands a second gold throne with flower garlands and a red cushion, holding a small deity murti or portrait with white flower garlands. In the foreground, several devotees in white shirts and dhotis hold lit oil lamps and brass plates, and a seated woman with folded hands and offerings of fruit sit near the front. Photo shows a stage with a blue curtain backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and an orange shawl sits eyes closed on a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, with a long gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace on his chest. Hands are folded in his lap. Behind him stands an ornate golden arch and a golden lion-faced ornament. To the right, a priest in white dhoti with a white vibhuti forehead mark and white sacred thread sits with palms joined beside a woman in a yellow sari with folded hands and another woman in orange. Gold ceremonial staffs and a multicoloured garland hang near the throne. A satsang-style gathering with devotees seated at lower left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 16 20112011-11-16A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne carved with figures and lion-head armrests, set against a backdrop of red, orange and white flower garlands. He sits with hands folded in his lap, a red tilak on his forehead, and a calm, meditative expression. Gold lion-head armrests and a golden crown-like top frame the throne, and fruit and bottles sit on a table at the right edge.2009-11-17 +1 copiesJuly 17 20082008-07-17A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a rounded, beaded backrest. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala hanging to his waist, with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him stands a large decorated deity murti with garlands of yellow and red flowers, a crown and jewelled ornaments, set against red drapery. Gold oil lamps flank the scene, and a small figure in blue stands at the right edge.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged before an ornate gold throne-back carved with lion-like figures and floral scrollwork, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. He wears a red bindi, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and a gold-toned pendant, with a sheer orange shawl draped over his shoulders. A brass lamp is visible at the left edge. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, though the throne-back and garlands are the main setting.2011-11-16