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A man in a white dhoti with a red border and a shawl draped over his bare chest, wearing spectacles and a rudraksha mala, bows with folded hands while another man in saffron-orange robes, long swept-back hair and a multi-strand gold necklace seated on a golden throne places a hand on his forehead. The seated man wears an orange shawl and sits amid garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers on a gold-carved throne with a cushion. Behind them stand an attendant in white and a woman in white with a green border; a gold staff rises at right and a small brass tray sits near the seated figure. Appearance-based cues on the seated man (swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace, throne) suggest Swamiji (probable) receiving devotee at a satsang setting.

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October 18 20102010-10-18July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions against a dark blue draped curtain. He has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and smiles while raising his right hand toward the forehead of a young man in a white kurta who stands before him with palms joined in respectful greeting. A white cloth rests on the left cushion, and a microphone stand is visible at right. The seated robed figure fits the probable Swamiji cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a throne, while the standing devotee wears plain white ritual clothing.2010-09-13 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-18 +1 copiesJuly 23 20092009-07-23A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like top and a golden lion-style armrest, against a black backdrop. A red bindi is visible on the forehead, and long dark hair falls past the shoulders. The figure holds a folded white card or paper in both hands and looks down at it. Standing behind on the left, a man in a white kurta with a gold bracelet rests his hand on the seated figure's head in a blessing gesture. The seated figure has bare feet resting on a red cushioned step. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a shawl; the standing man is a devotee in white.2009-12-17July 03 20122012-07-03A 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 copiesJuly 17 20142014-07-17September 28 20132013-09-28June 13 20092009-06-13A photo of a stage ceremony. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange skirt sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a carved gold lion armrest, decorated with white jasmine garlands and a multicoloured flower garland. An older man in white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with folded hands and touches his head to her hand, which rests on his head in blessing. Behind them a man in orange robe with a red sash stands, a man in a white shirt stands nearby, and other men in white clothing stand in the background near red curtains. Flower petals are scattered on the white stage, with a potted floral arrangement and a speaker at the edge.2008-12-25