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A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion figures and a gilded backrest, raising both palms in blessing before a red-and-gold temple-style backdrop with orange hangings and floral garlands. He wears a red beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armlets, with a red mark on his forehead. In front, five people in white and cream ritual clothing kneel or sit around a gold platform holding brass cups and a small flame lamp. A kalasha-like vessel and flower arrangement rest on a tray at left, and brass lamps stand at the right edge. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified from his throne and ceremonial garb with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, alongside a shaved-headed priest and women devotees in white.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both hands in a blessing gesture. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala necklace and gold bangles. Around him, several people in white ritual clothing sit or kneel: shaved-headed men in white dhotis and bare torsos with sandalwood marks, and women in white saris with red and gold borders, one holding a small offering. Oil lamps stand on gold stands at the sides, orange drapes hang behind, and garlands of flowers decorate the backdrop, with a temple-pillar mural behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas with a ceremonial gold setting, and is seated on a throne as the central figure receiving devotion.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a white dhoti-style garment, a red rudraksha mala and red-and-white beaded necklace, gold armlets and bracelets, and a red tilak on his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments on the seated figure. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing sit or kneel; one bald man in white holds a small brass cup, and a woman in white and orange-red gestures with cupped hands. Tall brass oil lamps stand at each side, orange saffron drapes hang above, and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers hangs at the top left. A temple-pillar backdrop is behind the throne.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, wearing white dhoti and shawl, a red bead mala and rudraksha necklaces, and raising both palms in blessing. Around the throne at its base, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and women in white saris with gold borders and orange-red shawls sit close, holding lamps and flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on each side, orange silk drapes hang at the top corners, garlands of marigolds and flowers decorate the backdrop, and a temple-pillar painted backdrop fills the background.2011-02-12A seated man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests and a gold halo-like back, wearing a red-and-white beaded rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with red and orange tilak marks on his forehead and arms. Orange fringed hangings and a flower garland frame the throne, and tall brass oil lamps stand on either side. Several devotees in white and cream clothing sit on the floor in front, some with folded hands and one holding a small lamp or offering. A backdrop of temple architecture completes the setting. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-coloured hangings, and he is the person on the throne receiving the devotees.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.2011-02-12February 12 20112011-02-12 +1 copiesA long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads, wearing a red and white rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with gold armlets, hands folded in his lap. Around him, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and a woman in white with a red border kneel and hold lit oil lamps and offerings. Orange draped cloth, a flower garland and a brass oil lamp frame the scene, with a temple-style backdrop behind.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.2011-02-12A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions sits centrally before a large painted backdrop of a banyan-like forest with aerial roots. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a red-brown bead mala, gold necklace, and gold armbands, hands folded in his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead. Around the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and gold-bordered cloth sit on an orange floor covering, some holding small ritual lamps or brass items. Women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit to the right near a small gold stand with a microphone, and a man in white holds a small ritual lamp at far right.2011-02-14August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesFebruary 12 20112011-02-12 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a temple hall. Several people in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor in front, holding oil lamps and raising lit flames toward him during a puja. Gold lamp stands, brass plates of offerings, fruit, and a small blue deity figure appear in the background. A red and gold deity figure stands in the upper area. The seated man has long, swept-back hair and the distinctive orange robe and rudraksha cues, so this may be Swamiji, though the appearance is only a probable match.2010-08-10 +1 copies