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December 12 20122012-12-12A photograph of a seated man in an ornate indoor setting. He wears saffron-orange dhoti-style clothing, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a heavy gold-toned ceremonial necklace, and a red and yellow flower garland. He holds a silver trident aloft in his right hand while seated on a red-draped throne with a gold-framed back and gold lion-shaped armrests, a tiger-striped cushion beneath. An orange and green tasseled umbrella canopy stands overhead, and arrangements of purple orchids, white lilies and potted plants surround the throne.2012-12-17A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a carved dark wooden throne with a gilded halo-like backrest decorated with white flowers and red blossoms. He wears layered red and white flower garlands, a wooden bead mala with a gold pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, and silver plates of offerings with a silver bowl sit on the leopard-print rug below. Potted plants, orchids and chrysanthemums frame the stage against a backdrop of pale translucent panels. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace match the candidate's presentation, seated on a throne as the central figure of a ceremony.2012-12-25A seated man on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, placed on a tiger-striped platform beneath a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tasseled fringe. He wears saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl, a multi-strand beaded necklace, bangles and a white wristband, and holds a silver trident raised in one hand while smiling. Pink flowers in vases flank the throne on a dark stage. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron ornate clothing with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and trident, seated on a throne.2012-12-12January 17 20162016-01-17December 17 20122012-12-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved lion figures at each side and red tiger-striped cushions. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a white vibhuti tilak on his forehead, and has his hands in a meditative pose. A silver trident stands to his right, and a peacock-feather fan rests to his left against red velvet drapes. Probable Swamiji (probable) with rudraksha mala, saffron robes and swept-back hair seated on a throne, with the trident and lion-throne cues.2014-09-13A seated man in orange and saffron robes speaks from an ornate golden throne with a carved hooded serpent backrest and lion-shaped armrests, cushioned in red velvet with a tiger-striped throw. He wears an orange turban, a gold necklace, gold bangles and a red forehead mark, with his right hand raised in discourse. Behind him are painted pillars with pink and orange lotus motifs and a wooden carved door on the left. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and teaching in satsang.2013-08-02A seated man with a shaved head and a red tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a heavy layered necklace of gold and beads, plus rudraksha-style strands. Behind him hang red, blue and purple draped fabrics under a golden umbrella canopy. Ceremonial tridents and a decorated axe stand beside the throne, and gold lion-like carvings flank it. The figure fits an appearance-based a person candidate, but the cues are limited, so identity stays uncertain. The setting resembles a stage or satsang dais with a deity-style ceremonial arrangement.2013-02-08September 17 20172017-09-17 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures and leopard-print cushions, with red curtains behind. He holds a long staff topped with a serpent-like carving in his raised right hand, eyes closed, with a tilak on his forehead and a long gold-beaded necklace. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and a saffron wrap combined with the ceremonial gold necklace and tilak, seated on a throne as the central figure of a satsang session. Only one physical person is visible on stage.2017-09-04December 16 20122012-12-16