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A 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.

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February 12 20112011-02-12A 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 seated figure in plain white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, hands folded in the lap. He wears a red and white beaded mala with a gold pendant and a rudraksha mala, plus gold armlets, and has long dark hair. Before the throne a low golden table holds flowers, fruit and incense sticks. Four people in white and yellow sit on the floor at the lower left and right, several with shaven heads and white markings, facing the throne. Red and orange fabric hangs at the top corners and garlands drape the back of the throne, with a painted temple backdrop behind. Several oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2011-02-12A 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 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 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 plain white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He wears a red and white beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold pendant, a red-and-white thread and a forehead tilak, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Around him, several devotees sit or kneel on the floor: a shaved-headed man in white on the left, another in white with bare shoulders, and women in white and yellow-bordered saris, one in orange. Flower garlands in red, yellow and green hang from the top corners, orange cloth drapes frame the scene, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides with a small offering of flowers and fruit near the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple-style mural. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, given his rudraksha mala and ornate throne setting. Shows a satsang or puja gathering.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 seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests against a temple-style backdrop. He wears a red-and-white neck garland and a red tilak on his forehead, with orange drapes and floral garlands hanging above him. Around the throne, several devotees kneel and sit in white and cream attire, some holding small brass vessels or cups. Two lit oil lamps stand on either side, and a flower arrangement sits on a gold table to the left. The ritual appears to be an offering or worship scene, with the throne figure in a role of honour as the central figure.2011-02-12 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-white rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests. He wears a white dhoti and white top with gold armbands and rests his hands in his lap. Golden lamps stand at both sides, and an orange fabric hangs at the top corners beside floral garlands in purple, yellow and red. Around the dais, several people in white ritual clothes sit or kneel, some with shaved heads and white sacred marks on their arms, one holding a small object. The backdrop shows painted temple columns and a deity murti in a shrine.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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, centred before a backdrop of painted temple pillars and orange drapes. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red and beige beaded mala around his neck, gold armbands and a red-orange tilak, with palms pressed together in a gesture of greeting. Around the lower foreground, several devotees in white and cream clothing, some with shaved heads and white sacred markings, hold oil lamps and stand near a gold platform with flower offerings and a brass lamp to the right. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers hang from the upper left. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and a mala, a probable match to the a person cues described on the page, and is shown in a throne setting. Visible physical people number about six.2011-02-12