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A man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, a red-and-white beaded rudraksha necklace and gold armlets sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella canopy. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a gold offering table holds flowers and burning incense sticks. Four people in white dhotis and garments sit on the orange-red stage with palms pressed together, including two bald men in white dhotis at left and women in white and yellow saris at right. Behind the throne hang orange curtains, a garland of marigolds and green leaves, and a backdrop printed with a temple pillar and arch scene.

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A seated man in white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests beneath an orange and gold umbrella canopy. He wears red rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, with red-and-gold armbands, and has hands folded in his lap. Before the throne stands a gold pedestal with flowers and incense sticks. Four people in white clothes sit in front, some with hands joined in prayer, one in a yellow-bordered sari. Orange drapes, a garland of flowers and a painted temple backdrop frame the scene. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a throne, and is central to a satsang setting.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a decorated hall with orange drapes and flower garlands. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, wears a white dhoti and white shawl, a red rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and gold armbands, with hands folded in lap. Two shaved-headed men in white dhotis sit at the lower left, and three women in white and yellow saris sit at the lower right near a small offering tray with flowers and incense sticks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a painted temple backdrop fills the background. The figure's identity is not established by visible evidence, so the central person is described by role as the seated teacher on the throne, with the appearance cues noted.2011-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-footed armrests and carved backrest. He wears a red and bead rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and armbands, hands folded in his lap. Orange fringed hangings frame the throne. Below, shaved-headed priests in white and women in white and yellow sit on the gold dais near flower offerings, a small brass plate with incense sticks, and a lamp. A temple backdrop with pillars and deity murti decorates the wall.2011-02-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-headed armrests, draped in white dhoti and shawl with orange-red trim, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold arm bands. Behind him hang orange fabric panels and a floral garland of red, yellow and white blooms. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis sit at the left with hands folded in prayer, and several women in white and yellow saris sit at the right beside a brass puja table holding flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a large temple-art backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold throne, so he is a candidate for Swamiji.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, hands raised in a gesture of teaching. Seated at the foot of the throne are five people in white ritual clothing: a shaved-headed priest holding a small lamp or offering, and women in white saris with gold borders and one in a red shawl. Orange draped fabric hangs above, with flower garlands at the top corners. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of temple architecture, and brass oil lamps stand on either side.2011-02-12A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy. He wears a red bindi, a red-and-beige rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and other women holding small items. Orange drapes hang behind, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at each side. Some framed temple-style background artwork is visible.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) under a gold canopy, dressed in white with a red-and-white beaded necklace and a red mark on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne sit two shaven-headed men in white dhotis, one bare-chested with a sacred thread, and four women in white and yellow saris with flowers in their hair, seated on the orange-carpeted stage. Brass lamps stand at the sides, orange drapes and a floral garland frame the backdrop, and silver plates hold offerings.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, centred against a backdrop of painted temple architecture. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, a red rudraksha-style necklace with beaded strands, gold armbands and bangles, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Around the throne, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange fabric hangs from the top corners with garlands of flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothing sit on the floor facing him: one bald man in white holds a small object, others with white garments and gold-bordered cloth are seated in a group. A flower arrangement sits at the base of the throne. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja setting. The man on the throne is shown as a person by the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, red mala necklaces and ceremonial gold adornment, seated in a place of honour.2011-02-12A seated man in white ritual clothing with a red and white beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and orange cushions, on an orange-carpeted stage. Two shaved-headed men in white dhotis and a woman in white sari sit on the floor before the throne, with brass oil lamps and flower offerings at its base. Orange drapes, a black backdrop with white ribbon decorations, and flower garlands frame the stage, with brass lamp stands and ceremonial flags at the sides. The seated figure appears to be a Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and the throne setting, while the others are devotees seated in a satsang setting.2011-02-12A seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a red and white bead necklace and a red tilak. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he rests his hands in his lap. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing and shaved-headed priests in white dhotis kneel and sit on the floor, some holding up small flames or lamp offerings toward him. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange drapes with flower garlands frame a backdrop of painted temple architecture. The scene resembles a puja or satsang setting.2011-02-12A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits in meditation on an ornate gold and red throne beneath a golden canopy, with lit oil lamps and orange-and-pink flower arrangements beside him. Several devotees in white and yellow sit cross-legged on an orange cloth in front of the throne, facing him, with floral offerings and a silver plate before them. A backdrop painting shows temple pillars and deity imagery, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge.2011-02-02A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions under a golden canopy, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap, with a red tilak on his forehead. Four people sit on the floor in white and yellow attire facing him, seen from behind, including a shaved-headed man in white dhoti. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, orange and red flower arrangements, and a golden offering tray with pink flowers sit at the base of the throne, with a large devotional backdrop of a temple-style archway and deity figures behind. Orange cloth covers the floor.2011-02-02