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A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a golden canopy above. He wears a white shawl, layered red-and-beige beaded necklaces, red bangles and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, several white-clad devotees, some bare-chested or in white dhotis, sit on the orange-carpeted floor holding small oil lamps and offering trays. Behind is a backdrop of temple architecture, orange drapes and garlands in red, yellow and purple. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a bindi and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, matching the page's claim.

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A seated man in white ritual dress sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella canopy under a stage backdrop of an orange-draped temple-style arch. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a red thread necklace, arm bands, and a red tilak on his forehead. Five people in white clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and one woman in white with a yellow border; a man at left holds a small object and gestures. Floral garlands in red, yellow, and purple hang at the sides, with a plate of flowers and fruit at the lower left. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala, red tilak and white robes on a throne with a golden canopy, consistent with a presiding guru at a satsang.2011-02-12A seated man in white ritual cloth sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a gold canopy umbrella overhead. He wears a red-and-white beaded necklace and gold armbands, with a red mark on his forehead. Before the throne, several people in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor holding oil lamps and offerings, with a gold tray of flowers. Behind them hang orange drapes, garlands of marigolds and tuberose, and a printed temple-gateway backdrop with white wave motifs.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man in white dhoti and shawl on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a gold canopy umbrella, eyes closed, hands folded. He wears rudraksha malas and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. Before the throne, several men and women in white ritual clothes sit on the floor; a bare-chested shaven-headed priest holds a ritual object and a woman in white with a gold border holds a small plate. Orange drapes, garlands of marigolds and a painted temple backdrop surround the stage, and a tray with flowers sits at the throne's base.2011-02-12A man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests beneath a golden canopy. He wears a red-and-white rudraksha mala, red bead necklace, gold armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap. Around the throne, several white-clad devotees sit on the orange floor; one holds a small vessel and another holds a plate, while flower garlands in green, red and yellow hang beside orange drapes. A backdrop shows a temple-style painted image. The seated man's identity is not established from appearance; he is a seated figure on a throne in a satsang or puja setting.2011-02-12A seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella overhead and lion-head armrests. He wears a red bindi, multiple red and brown rudraksha malas, and gold armbands, with long dark hair swept back. Around him, several people in white garments and ochre-bordered dhotis sit on the orange-draped floor holding small oil lamps and offering trays. Behind the throne hangs a backdrop with a temple-arch print, orange drapes, white wavy stripes, and garlands of flowers. A decorated silver tray sits near the front. Recognizable as a Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold throne.2011-02-12A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests beneath a gilded umbrella, set against an orange-draped stage with floral garlands and a temple backdrop. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red bead mala and a rudraksha necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. Several people in white sit on the stage floor before him, including a shaved-headed man holding a small offering and women in white saris with gold borders.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a canopy umbrella, eyes closed, wearing a white dhoti-style garment, red and bead malas, and a red tilak. Behind him hangs an orange fabric backdrop with a flower garland and a temple-column print. Several devotees sit on the floor in front, including shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white-clad women with long hair holding small brass lamps and offerings on golden plates. Gold lion-shaped armrests and kalasha-style decorations are visible.2011-02-12 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a golden canopy, eyes lowered and palms folded in his lap. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala, and a red bindi. Four women sit on the orange floor before him in white and cream sarees with gold borders and orange shawls, with brass plates of offerings in front of the throne. Behind is a large printed backdrop of a temple hall with pillars, a lit brass lamp stands at right, and a small gold shrine is visible. The throne is seated for a pada puja-style offering, with the man as the honoured figure receiving devotees.2011-01-28A seated man in white ritual clothing speaks from an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy umbrella overhead, a microphone stand beside him. He wears a red and ochre rudraksha-style mala, a red beaded necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, and gestures with one raised hand. Behind the throne hang orange drapes and a floral garland with yellow, white and purple blossoms, and a backdrop shows a temple-style mural with pillars. A small floral offering rests on the throne base. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial red necklace, seated on a throne as the speaker.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala, and a gold pendant necklace, with hands folded in his lap. Colourful draped banners in green, red, yellow and orange frame the throne, with flower arrangements in vases at either side. Several seated devotees in the foreground, including a woman in orange and a shaved-headed man in white, face the throne. The setting is a temple-style hall with carved pillars.2011-02-18A 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 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.2011-02-12