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A seated man in a blue robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing layered white and blue beaded necklaces, a red bindi and long dark hair swept back, with hands folded in his lap. Before him, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti and shawl sit with palms pressed together in prayer, and brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the throne. Pink flowers and incense sticks rest on a gold offering tray in front, with a painted temple backdrop behind.

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A seated man in a blue dhoti-style wrap and multiple white and pearl necklaces sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a gold pendant, with a long dark rudraksha-style necklace visible. Six shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit with hands joined in prayer in the foreground. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and pink flowers and incense sticks lie on a gold stand before them. The backdrop shows painted temple pillars in red and gold. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bindi, multiple pearl and gold necklaces and a blue wrap on the throne.2011-02-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, hands folded in lap, wearing a sky-blue draped garment and multiple strands of white and beaded necklaces, with a red bindi on the forehead. Flanking the throne are tall brass oil lamps with lit flames. Four shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with red borders sit in front with palms pressed together in anjali, and a low table holds incense sticks and pink flowers. Behind is a painted temple backdrop with columns and red drapes. The seated men are devotees.2011-02-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushioned seat and carved gold frame. The central figure wears a sky-blue draped garment, multiple strands of white beads and a long pendant necklace, with a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair swept back; the figure's presentation with long hair, ornate clothing and beads is a probable Swamiji cue, and the figure is seated with hands folded in the lap. Two gold oil lamps with flames stand on either side of the throne, and a pink flower offering and incense sticks appear at the bottom. Five shaved-headed devotees in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls sit facing the throne with hands folded in anjali. Behind is a large painted backdrop of temple pillars and deity murtis.2011-02-08A seated man in a blue dhoti-style wrap and multiple beaded necklaces sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with his hands folded in his lap, a red bindi on his forehead. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls kneel in front, palms pressed together in prayer, while incense sticks stand in a pink flower-offering arrangement on a golden tray. Two brass oil lamps flank the throne and the background shows painted temple-style columns and drapery. The person on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept-back hair, ornate beaded malas and a blue wrap, seated on the throne as the central figure receiving devotees, consistent with the page.2011-02-08A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-footed arms, hands folded in his lap. He wears a turquoise-blue draped garment, layered white and clear beaded necklaces, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side of the throne. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red borders sit with palms pressed together, facing him. Microphones are visible at the lower right and a red and gold backdrop behind. The scene resembles a seated satsang or discourse.2011-02-08A seated man in a light blue draped robe and multi-strand white pearl necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing. A red bindi marks his forehead and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Around him, six shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls sit on the floor with folded hands, facing the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on gold pedestals beside him, and a tray of flowers and offerings sits at the front. The backdrop shows painted temple columns and deity imagery in red and gold. The man's appearance and placement on the throne are consistent with Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, a bindi, a blue robe, and pearl necklaces, seated as the central teacher.2011-02-08A long-haired figure seated with eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a turquoise-blue draped shawl, multi-strand white pearl necklaces and a red bindi. Hands rest folded in his lap. Before the throne, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two ornate golden oil lamps flank the throne, and incense sticks and pink flowers rest on a golden tray below. Behind them is a painted backdrop of temple pillars and deity figures. The figure on the throne matches the appearance cues of the a person, with long swept hair, a bindi, and layered pearl necklaces, seated in a position of honour.2011-02-08A man with long dark hair sits upright on an ornate golden throne with a deep red velvet cushion, his hands folded in his lap. He wears a light blue draped garment over bare shoulders, with layered white pearl, clear crystal and rudraksha beaded necklaces and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand a tall gilded lamp with a lit flame and a microphone; in the foreground, the shaved heads of two seated listeners are partly visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, an appearance-based label from his long hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate throne setting. A watermarked copyright line appears on the image.2011-02-08A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a sky-blue shawl draped over one shoulder and multiple strands of white and clear beads with a gold pendant. Partially visible heads of seated listeners appear in the foreground, and oil lamps flank the throne on the left and right.2011-02-08A seated man in a turquoise-blue robe sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne with carved gold lion-like armrests and tall gold lamp stands with flames on either side. He wears multiple strands of white and clear beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, a red bindi on his forehead, and has long dark hair. His hands are folded in his lap. In the foreground, bald shaved-headed men in white and maroon ritual clothing sit with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows a decorated temple-style setting with gold and red tones. Oil lamps and a small tray of flowers are placed beside the throne.2011-02-08A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushioned back and lion-figure armrests. He wears a light blue draped garment over bare shoulders, with multiple strands of crystal and white beads and a gold pendant around his neck, and his hands are folded in his lap. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, a microphone is at right, and two shaved-headed people are partially visible in the foreground.2011-02-08A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits upright on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet seat and back, hands folded in his lap. He wears a light blue robe draped over one shoulder and layered strands of white and clear beads with a gold pendant and rudraksha-coloured beads. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the left and right edges, a microphone is at the right, and blurred heads of seated listeners are visible at the bottom corners. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the throne, long hair, blue robe and layered beaded necklaces, which fit the page's Swamiji claim. The image carries a copyright overlay in the lower right.2011-02-08