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A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-armrests, backed by a gold arched canopy and a painted temple backdrop framed by orange drapes and hanging flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala, a red necklace and a gold pendant, has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and holds his palms together in a blessing gesture. Below, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with white markings on his chest holds an oil lamp, and women in saris hold small lamps and offerings near a tray of flowers. This is probable Swamiji based on the long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial clothing.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and an orange cushion, in front of a painted temple backdrop with pillars. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red bindi, a red and brown bead necklace, and bangles, and holds both palms raised in blessing. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp, and a woman in a yellow sari and a woman in a dark outfit hold lit lamps among flowers and a brass offering tray. Garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers hang at the top left and right. This is a person appearance by the red-and-brown bead necklaces, white robe and ceremonial throne setting, with the throne and white robe alone insufficient to confirm identity; the seated man is the main subject. Four people are visible, with additional partially visible hands.2011-02-12A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both palms in front of his chest in a blessing gesture. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red bindi and tripundra marks, a rudraksha mala with red and gold beads, and a red pendant necklace, with gold bangles on his wrists. Behind the throne are orange draped fabrics, garlands of flowers, and a temple-style backdrop with a deity murti. In the lower foreground, several devotees in white clothing sit with their backs toward the camera, some holding lit oil lamps. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate clothing consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable Swamiji depiction seated in person.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, hands raised in front of his chest in a blessing gesture. He wears a white dhoti-style garment draped over one shoulder, a red beaded necklace, multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold armlets. Behind the throne are golden floral garlands and a decorated temple backdrop. In the lower foreground, a bald man in white holds a small oil lamp, and other devotees are partly visible at the frame edges. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the teacher of the satsang.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 man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral motifs, in front of a painted temple backdrop with orange drapes and garlands of flowers. He wears a white dhoti-style cloth, a red-and-gold armband, bangles, and a layered mala of rudraksha beads with a red cord and a gold pendant around his neck, with a red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. In the foreground, a bald priest in white cloth and several seated devotees are partly visible at the edges of the frame. The scene resembles a satsang seated on a dais. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments on a throne, matching the appearance cues for the speaker.2011-02-12A 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 seated man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both palms in greeting with a red and white beaded mala and rudraksha-style necklaces. He has long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead; a person, with long swept-back hair, a red tilak and beaded mala. Before him, shaven-headed priests in white garments with white sacred markings on their arms and bodies perform a ritual, one holding a small vessel. Devotees in white and orange sit to the right, a few with flowers in their hair. Behind the throne are orange fringed drapes, garlands of yellow and orange flowers, and a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a deity murti in a niche. Floral offerings sit on a tray at left.2011-02-12A 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 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 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 man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and deity motifs, flanked by gold lion-head armrests. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a red and gold neckband, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and gold armlets, with hands folded in his lap. Orange drapes and a garland of red and yellow flowers frame the throne against a temple-style backdrop. Seated in front, partially visible, are devotees, one bald man in white and others holding small objects, with heads and shoulders visible at the bottom edge. The scene suggests a satsang seating arrangement. The throne and white ritual clothing alone do not establish identity.2011-02-12A seated man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden back panel. He wears a red necklace with a gold pendant, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and bracelets, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and both palms are raised in a blessing gesture. In the lower foreground, a bald man in white holds a lit oil lamp toward the seat, and other devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge. Behind the throne are golden temple-style decorations, a painted temple backdrop and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. The figure fits the a person appearance cues of swept-back hair, ornate jewellery and mala beads, seated on a throne as the teacher during a satsang.2011-02-12