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A 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.

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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 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 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.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 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 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.2011-02-08Photograph of a padapuja scene in a gilded temple-style hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red saffron-coloured wrap and a heavy gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in his lap; the appearance cues (long hair, saffron wrap, ceremonial gold necklace) qualify as a probable Swamiji (probable), seated in the centre. Kneeling before the throne in white dhotis and shawls are several devotees, including a bare-chested young man with a sacred thread and a woman in white with gold stars and a peach shawl, with yellow-bordered cloth. Brass lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and plates of flowers, fruit and offerings sit on the floor. The backdrop shows painted temple columns and a deity image in a shrine.2011-01-25A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back wears a red-orange robe, a long gold bead necklace and a red tilak, hands folded in his lap with eyes closed. Around the throne, several devotees in white dhotis and white clothes kneel or sit on the floor, some holding brass vessels and offerings; a woman in a white sari with gold motifs and a pink shawl sits near the throne's gold side panel. Behind is a painted backdrop with pillars, brass lamps and a small deity murti in a red-framed niche. A lit oil lamp stands at the right edge. Overlay text reads copyright and source credits. Visible cues for a candidate are his long swept-back hair, saffron-red robe and gold necklace seated on a throne, but the appearance is only moderately distinctive, so the a person value is unsure.2011-01-25A seated figure in a light blue dhoti-style robe with a multi-strand white bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, flanked by two tall gold oil lamps. Shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red and yellow borders sit on the floor before the dais, one holding a small white flower. Brass pots and offerings lie on the platform in front of the throne, and a large temple-style painted backdrop with columns and carved panels fills the background.2011-02-08A seated figure in red saffron robes and a gold necklace of flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a red bindi and long dark hair swept back, hands folded in his lap. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders kneel with palms pressed together in prayer. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a gold tray with flowers and offerings sits before the throne. Behind is a large painted backdrop of temple pillars and deities. Seated figure: Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair, red-saffron robes, gold garland and throne seating.2011-01-25A seated man in red robes and a gold-and-red throne sits at the centre of a temple-style hall, with a gold floral garland, a red tilak on his forehead and eyes closed. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold-star borders sit before him on the floor, with lit oil lamps and brass lamp stands flanking the throne and a small golden plate of offerings in front. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture and a deity murti in a niche. The a person cues here are the red robes, the gold garland and the ornate throne; he is seated in a central teaching position with devotees performing pada puja-style service. Lamps and attendants indicate a puja setting.2011-01-25A 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.2011-02-08