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A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed, wears white dhoti and shawl, rudraksha malas and a red beaded necklace with a pendant, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead, enthroned on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and orange cushions. Behind him hangs a painted temple backdrop with garlands in purple, yellow and white at the edges. In the foreground, three devotees in white garments with gold borders sit on the floor facing him, holding small oil lamps and offering plates, one bare-chested priest with white sandalwood marks on his arms. This appears to be a puja or aarti at a throne-seat ceremony.

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A man with long dark hair, white tilak marks and a red bindi sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne carved with scrollwork and lion-head armrests, in front of a painted temple backdrop. He wears white cloth draped over his body, a red cord and rudraksha mala necklaces, and gold armlets. In the foreground, a bald priest with bare shoulders and white ritual cloth holds a lit oil lamp, and a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari and long hair holds a lit lamp. Another woman in white sits to the right with a lamp, and a silver tray with flowers and lamps sits at the base of the throne. A hanging garland of flowers appears at the right edge.2011-02-12A man in white dhoti and shawl sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rudraksha mala with red and brown beads, gold armlets and a long red-and-gold necklace, with vibhuti marks and a red bindi on his forehead. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered priest in white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp toward the throne, and two women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit beside him holding brass aarti lamps. Gold-decorated temple-style backdrop behind.2011-02-12A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gold back panel. He has long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a red bindi, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and gold armlets and bangles, with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head in a white dhoti and a woman in white sari with a gold border hold oil lamps toward him, with more lamps and flower offerings on the golden pedestal. The throne is seated against a backdrop of painted temple pillars. Two people are the throne's central figures with others partially visible at the edges.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, hands raised in a gesture of teaching. Seated at the foot of the throne are five people in white ritual clothing: a shaved-headed priest holding a small lamp or offering, and women in white saris with gold borders and one in a red shawl. Orange draped fabric hangs above, with flower garlands at the top corners. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of temple architecture, and brass oil lamps stand on either side.2011-02-12January 28 20112011-01-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a decorated hall with orange drapes and flower garlands. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, wears a white dhoti and white shawl, a red rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and gold armbands, with hands folded in lap. Two shaved-headed men in white dhotis sit at the lower left, and three women in white and yellow saris sit at the lower right near a small offering tray with flowers and incense sticks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a painted temple backdrop fills the background. The figure's identity is not established by visible evidence, so the central person is described by role as the seated teacher on the throne, with the appearance cues noted.2011-02-12January 28 20112011-01-28 +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 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 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 a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy. He wears a red bindi, a red-and-beige rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and other women holding small items. Orange drapes hang behind, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at each side. Some framed temple-style background artwork is visible.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.2011-02-12