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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a decorated temple-style backdrop with pillars. He wears a light blue draped robe, a multi-strand white beaded necklace and a red bindi, with long dark hair, hands folded in his lap. Flanking the throne are two tall gold oil lamps. In the foreground, several bald men in white ritual cloths with red borders sit with their backs to the camera, hands joined in anjali. a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate beaded necklace and blue robe on a throne, though the face is not used for identification.

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A seated man in a gilded red-cushioned throne wears a light blue draped robe, multiple strands of pearl and beaded necklaces, and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back, his right hand raised mid-gesture as he speaks. Two brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the throne, and a brass tray with incense sticks and flowers sits at left. Around the throne, several shaven-headed devotees in white dhotis with red-bordered cloths face him, some holding lit incense sticks or offerings. Behind is a painted temple-style backdrop in red and white with a microphone stand at right, indicating a satsang discourse.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 figure in a blue-turquoise dhoti-style wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) in front of a backdrop of painted temple pillars and deity imagery. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, and multiple white beaded malas around the neck, with hands folded in the lap. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the throne. In the foreground, several bare-chested men in white ceremonial cloths with red borders sit facing the throne; one reaches toward a brass tray holding flowers and offerings, appearing to perform padapuja. Strips of cloth, incense and a flower-decorated platter are visible. A golden canopy with hanging tassels is above the throne.2011-02-08A seated man in a sky-blue robe and multiple white and pearl beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne, with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, gesturing with one hand. Around him, several shaven-headed men in white ritual cloth sit on the floor with raised hands, and some hold small objects. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and flowers and fruit are arranged on a tray in the foreground. Behind the scene is a painted backdrop of red pillars and temple-like architecture. A discourse or satsang setting is visible. The man on the throne has long hair, a crown-less head, saffron-free sky-blue dress and distinctive pearl and rudraksha-style necklaces, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues; the seated men are devotees in white.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.2011-02-08A man with long, dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a turquoise-blue cloth draped over his shoulders and multiple strands of white and clear beads with a gold pendant. His hands rest folded in his lap. In the foreground, the shaved heads of two seated devotees are visible at the bottom edges, and a gold oil lamp stands at the right.2011-02-08 +1 copiesA 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 photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and seat, flanked by golden lamps with lit wicks. He wears a light blue draped garment, a red bindi, and layered beaded necklaces of white, crystal and amber beads with a gold pendant, and sits with hands clasped in his lap. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in white and red clothing sit facing him, one with palms joined. Printed on the image is a ' and ''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 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 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 man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne in front of a microphone. He wears a light blue draped garment that leaves one shoulder bare, layered white and clear beaded necklaces, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. Ritual brass lamps stand at the right edge, and a partially visible bald head in the foreground suggests a seated audience.2011-02-08