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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.

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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.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 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.2011-02-12A 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 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 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 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 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 seated man with long dark hair, a white dhoti-style garment, red-beaded rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold pendant sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, hands folded in his lap and eyes lowered. Orange draped fabric and garlands hang behind him. In the foreground, several devotees in white and yellow-gold garments and shaved-headed priests in white perform a puja at a brass table holding flowers, incense sticks, fruit and a small lamp. The seated man has distinctive long swept hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, so this is an appearance-based a person in person on the throne.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.2011-02-12