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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like back, dressed in white with a red dot on his forehead, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, long hair swept back, hands folded in his lap. Flanking the throne, brass lamps and a flower garland hang on a backdrop of temple pillars and orange drapes. Four or five devotees in white and orange sit on the floor before him, some holding flower petals or offerings near the throne, and a small tray of flowers rests on the stone platform. The scene suggests a satsang in progress, with the seated figure as the focal point and the devotees in attendance. The man on the throne has distinctive swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the appearance of Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.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.2011-02-12