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A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-carved red throne, smiling, with fruit and flowers on a tray at his side. Probable Swamiji by swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. In front, a bald priest in white dhoti holds a lamp and offers puja toward him, while a woman in an orange sari and other white-clad priests with ceremonial gold necklaces sit at a brass ritual tray with flowers and lamps. A wall fan and a window are visible in the room.

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A seated man in an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, eyes lowered and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold ceremonial necklace is not visible on him, but his appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Before him, several people in white dhotis and orange or white garments sit on the floor with silver puja plates, one holding a plate of offerings. The throne is set against an orange and white striped wall with a black board and a small flower pot. Fruit and flower offerings sit on a tray on a side table beside the throne. This appears to be a temple pada puja and morning satsang setting.2010-11-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a long dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, eyes closed. Before the throne, a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold chain and white forehead markings holds a lit lamp over a silver plate of offerings, while a woman in an orange shawl and a man in white clothing sit with folded hands. Silver bowls, fruit, flowers and oil lamps sit on a tray near the throne. Only the throne, shawl and mala cues are visible; a person is seated on the throne, identified by appearance cues and role.2010-10-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold neck ornament. Around a low wooden table with silver plates of fruit and flowers, priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces and tilak perform a puja, one holding a lit oil lamp and another a small flame. A woman in white and a shaved-head priest in an orange cloth sit nearby, with a few young people in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure on the throne, based on distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and malas.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a plain pale wall and a black curtain at left. A man in saffron-orange robes, with a dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, stands at right beside a golden throne with red cushions, holding a cloth. Seated on the floor before him are about a dozen people in white ritual clothes with yellow or gold borders and gold chains, several with sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, some shaven-headed. A man in a white shirt with a black mala and a tilak sits centrally. A woman in white with a hair-braid faces away from the camera at lower right, and a long-haired woman in white with a yellow-bordered sari sits at left. A microphone stands at left, with a brass plate of offerings and a lit lamp in the foreground. A white tower fan and fruit on a table sit at right. The orange-robed figure is a person on the throne; the sign-free scene shows a satsang-style ritual with a lamp and offerings.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair. Devotees sit on the floor in front, some in white and green, others in yellow and pink, holding small silver bowls, lamps and offering trays; a woman in yellow sits close to the throne. Apples sit on a tray on a gilded side table beside the throne, and a backdrop of a pale painted scene is visible at the left. Probable Swamiji seated on a throne, with the cues of saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair.2010-09-17A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hair swept back to the shoulders, a person candidate by visible appearance cues. Before the throne, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head and sandalwood-marked forehead performs a puja, holding a small silver lamp and a plate of offerings. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor, a man in an orange wrap stands at the back, and a child in a checked shirt watches. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and marigolds, and a microphone stands at the left edge. Fruits and flowers rest on a side table near the throne.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and swept-back long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a seated group of devotees. Several people in white ritual clothes and gold necklaces sit cross-legged on the floor with hands folded in namaskar, while a bald man in white with a sacred mark on his forehead holds his hands together. A silver tray with flowers, fruit and offerings sits in front of them, and a small wooden lectern and a tower fan stand nearby. Behind the throne is a plain screen, and to the right is a carved stone temple wall with deity sculptures. Most of the visible people are women and men in white and yellow-trimmed saris or dhotis, sitting in a satsang setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, with a white tripundra mark on his forehead and his eyes closed. In front of the throne are a fan, two red apples and a small tray of flowers. Below the stage, a bald priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on his body holds an offering, and a woman in a yellow sari holds incense sticks. Another woman in a red-and-pink sari holds a small brass plate, and devotees with their hair in buns sit in the foreground. Brass plates of fruit and offerings are set on the floor. The backdrop is a plain pale wall with dark curtains at the sides. a person: the seated man wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a tripundra mark, presented as the central figure on the throne.2010-11-30October 28 20102010-10-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved gold back, his long hair swept back, on a small raised platform in a hall with a pale wall and dark blue drape. Before him, a row of people in white dhotis with yellow borders and yellow shawls sit on the floor, some women in yellow-bordered white saris, one woman in a green blouse and a man with white tilak markings and orange cloth. Trays holding fruit, brass vessels and a flower-filled plate sit on the low tables and the floor in front of the group, indicating a ritual offering. Several seated devotees face the throne with their backs to the camera.2010-10-20A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulder and a dark beaded rudraksha mala around his neck, looking to his right. In front of the throne, a small gold-and-wood table holds a tray with fruit and a decorative dish. Below, a group of devotees sits on the floor: several men in white dhotis with white and orange ritual shawls and tripundra marks on their foreheads hold lit oil lamps or aarti lamps, while women in white and orange saris, one with a long braid, sit with hands extended in offering. A white tower fan stands behind them against a pale wall and dark curtains. The scene reads as an aarti or puja during a seated satsang. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji description, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2010-10-22 +1 copies