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A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion heads, wearing a white dhoti-style garment and gold armlets, with both palms raised in blessing. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the peetha, with long hair, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. In front, bald white-clad priests with white sacred marks on their arms hold ritual items, while women in white and orange saris and a woman in an orange shawl sit before him. Behind the throne hang orange drapes, marigold garlands, and a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a deity image.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, against a backdrop of painted temple pillars with orange drapes and flower garlands. He wears white robes, a red-and-white bead necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a red mark on his forehead and gold armbands, and he holds his palms raised in blessing. Around him, shaven-headed priests in white dhotis and a few women in white and saffron sit with lit oil lamps and offerings on a gold platform.2011-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gold back panel, in front of a painted temple backdrop with orange drapes and flower garlands hanging at the sides. He wears white dhoti-style robes, a red-and-orange rudraksha mala around his neck, a red tilak on his forehead, and orange-beaded armlets, with his hands folded in his lap. In the foreground, several devotees in white ritual clothes sit or kneel facing him; one shaven-headed man on the left holds a ritual object, and a woman in a yellow-and-white sari sits on the right. A small oil lamp and a flower offering sit on a gold table to the left. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the mala, throne and ceremonial setting.2011-02-12A 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.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 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 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 photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a white dhoti-style garment draped over his bare upper body and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead. Several women and a man in white and orange clothing sit on the floor in front, some with long dark hair, one holding a small cup, with brass oil lamps lit on either side and a tray of offerings nearby. The backdrop is a large painted temple-style scene with red curtains, pillars and a painted female figure in a purple and red sari.2011-01-28A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and red bolsters, in front of a painted backdrop of tropical forest and aerial roots. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a bare upper body with gold armlets, a red rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest folded in his lap and his eyes are closed. In the foreground, two people sit on the golden platform in white and cream garments: a shaved-headed figure at left holding a small object, and a long-haired person in a yellow cloth at right. Oil lamps stand on the golden dais. The seated man matches the appearance cues of a person, seated in a throne-like position as the central figure of the ritual setting.2011-02-14A 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 man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-brown rudraksha mala and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat, hands resting in his lap. Several women in saffron, orange, cream and white saris sit on the floor before him, some holding small brass lamps and offering plates on a gold tray. Behind the throne is a painted temple backdrop with columns, brass oil lamps and a small shrine. A black speaker sits on a gold stand beside him.2011-01-28 +1 copiesFebruary 12 20112011-02-12 +1 copiesA 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.2011-02-12