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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gold back panel, in front of a painted temple backdrop with orange drapes and flower garlands hanging at the sides. He wears white dhoti-style robes, a red-and-orange rudraksha mala around his neck, a red tilak on his forehead, and orange-beaded armlets, with his hands folded in his lap. In the foreground, several devotees in white ritual clothes sit or kneel facing him; one shaven-headed man on the left holds a ritual object, and a woman in a yellow-and-white sari sits on the right. A small oil lamp and a flower offering sit on a gold table to the left. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the mala, throne and ceremonial setting.

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A 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 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 long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads, wearing a red and white rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with gold armlets, hands folded in his lap. Around him, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and a woman in white with a red border kneel and hold lit oil lamps and offerings. Orange draped cloth, a flower garland and a brass oil lamp frame the scene, with a temple-style backdrop behind.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 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 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 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 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 in white dhoti and shawl with a red-brown rudraksha mala and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat, hands resting in his lap. Several women in saffron, orange, cream and white saris sit on the floor before him, some holding small brass lamps and offering plates on a gold tray. Behind the throne is a painted temple backdrop with columns, brass oil lamps and a small shrine. A black speaker sits on a gold stand beside him.2011-01-28 +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 photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a white dhoti-style garment draped over his bare upper body and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red tilak on his forehead. Several women and a man in white and orange clothing sit on the floor in front, some with long dark hair, one holding a small cup, with brass oil lamps lit on either side and a tray of offerings nearby. The backdrop is a large painted temple-style scene with red curtains, pillars and a painted female figure in a purple and red sari.2011-01-28