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A photograph of a seated person on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a plain room, wearing a sky-blue wrap, long swept-back dark hair, and multiple beaded necklaces. Facing him, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style cloths with red borders sit on the floor, several with palms pressed together in namaskar. One man in front wears a rudraksha mala and a tilak. Fruit and flowers sit on a gold-trimmed table to the left, and a pink curtain and wall-mounted mirror are behind. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, ornate necklaces and a flowing blue wrap on a throne, which is a compatible appearance cue for Swamiji (probable) presiding over a satsang discourse; the seated man is attributed to that role only by appearance. About 7 people are visible.

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A seated figure in a turquoise-blue cloth with long dark hair and layered white and blue beaded necklaces sits on a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, while several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls sit before him. Some kneel or sit with palms pressed together in anjali, one with a tilak on his forehead, and bowls of fruit and flowers rest on the gold table at the left. A rudraksha mala hangs on one devotee's chest. The room has pale pink walls, a dark red curtain and a small window. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in blue cloth with long hair and beaded necklaces.2011-02-08A photograph of a ceremony in a plain room with pink walls and blue curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing a blue robe and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands resting in his lap; he is the seated figure described as Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, a blue robe and rudraksha-style mala beads. Before him, seven shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit on the floor. The man closest in the centre holds a small cup or bowl in both hands, and a floral arrangement and fruit sit on a table at left.2011-02-08A seated man with long dark hair wears a light blue dhoti-style garment, a white bead necklace and ceremonial beaded garlands, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a red velvet cushion. In front of him, a low wooden table holds fruit, flowers and offerings. Around him on the floor, about six shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit in a half-circle, several with hands in mudra gestures and one holding a sacred item, during what appears to be a satsang or ritual gathering. A curtained window and a backdrop with a temple-style photograph frame the scene.2011-02-08A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne wears a turquoise-blue garment, with long dark hair swept back and layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces; he sits at a gilded table with flowers and fruit. Around him in front, several shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth kneel and sit in prayer, several with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, one with a tilak. A microphone and a small brass vessel rest on the table. The background is a pale wall, a mirror and maroon curtains. Pada puja gathering. The seated figure matches the Swamiji cues of long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha-style necklaces on a throne, so he is a probable candidate.2011-02-08A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a turquoise-blue wrap, a white beaded necklace and multiple strands of white beads, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions. A small table in front holds fruit, flower garlands and a microphone. Before him, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with red-and-white borders sit on the floor with hands folded in anjali; the two central men wear rudraksha malas and one chants with eyes closed. The scene resembles a satsang discourse with disciples in prayer posture.2011-02-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a turquoise-blue garment and multiple beaded necklaces, with long dark hair swept back and hands resting in lap. Before him, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style clothes with red-and-white borders and rudraksha malas kneel in a semicircle; one central man holds a small object in cupped hands and chants while others look on. A side table holds fruit and flowers, and a microphone stands nearby in a plain room with pink walls and maroon curtains.2011-02-08A long-haired man in a turquoise-blue dhoti-style wrap and multiple beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, facing right with a slight smile. Before him, several shaven-headed young men in white dhotis with red-and-white borders sit on the floor, holding small silver vessels and spoons, apparently performing an offering or abhishekam-style ritual. Fruit, flowers and a small brass lamp rest on a wooden side table at left, and a red curtain hangs at right beside a window.2011-02-08A long-haired figure in a light blue draped garment and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, gesturing with both hands while speaking. Before him, six shaven-headed men in white dhoti-style cloths and bead malas sit on the floor in a semicircle, several with raised hands or holding small objects. A small brass vessel and fruit offerings rest on a gold-trimmed wooden stand beside the throne, and a red curtain and blue drape frame the room. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the swept-back long hair, blue ceremonial garment and multiple beaded necklaces.2011-02-08A seated figure in a light blue robe with long swept-back dark hair, wearing layered white and blue beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and backrest. Before him, several shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls sit on the floor; two of them extend a silver vessel and offering plate toward the throne, one holding a small cup. A low gold-carved table in front of the throne holds fruit, flowers and a microphone, with a red cloth draped nearby. Behind them are blue curtains, a pale pink wall and a window.2011-02-08A photograph of a satsang-style ritual setting. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing a turquoise-blue wrap, multiple white beaded necklaces and long dark hair, raises one hand mid-gesture as he speaks. He appears to be the probable Swamiji by appearance, based on the long swept-back hair, ceremonial necklaces and blue ornate clothing. Around him, five shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with red borders sit on the floor holding small silver ritual vessels and cups, some raising them. A small table at left holds fruit, flowers and a brass lamp. A blue curtain hangs behind and a person is visible through a window at upper right.2011-02-08A seated man in a blue dhoti-style wrap and a blue shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long dark hair swept back, several beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala over his chest, one hand raised in a teaching gesture. Around him, a group of shaved-headed men in white ritual cloth with red-bordered edges sit on the floor; several hold small objects and offering items in their hands, and one wears a beaded mala. A table with fruit, flowers and small brass items sits to the left. Through a window in the back wall, a person in yellow is visible behind a camera setup, and incense sticks stand at the lower right. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated teacher on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, multiple malas and necklaces, and a blue wrap on the throne.2011-02-08A 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.2011-02-08