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A seated man in orange-saffron robes, with a gold chain necklace and mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushioning, eyes lowered. Before him on the floor, three people in white ritual dhotis and saris sit in front of a golden tray of offerings; one man in white dhoti hands an item to a young man bare-chested with a sacred thread, and a woman in a white sari with a blue blouse sits nearby. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand to the left against a dark blue curtain, and a red and gold painted backdrop with garlands decorates the stage. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang ritual on a stage. a person: the seated figure has a long, swept-back hairstyle, saffron robes, a gold necklace, and a throne, consistent with the presiding teacher in the ritual.

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February 25 20112011-02-25A seated man on a gold throne with a red cushioned back wears an orange-saffron robe with gold borders and a long gold-and-flower garland, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne, on an orange floor cloth, kneels a priest bare-chested in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, who pours from a small vessel into a golden bowl, while a young man in white dhoti beside him assists. Two women in white saris sit at the bowl, one in a yellow-bordered sari and one in a blue blouse holding a small vessel. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne, and a painted backdrop of gods and a red-robed figure with garlands stands behind.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Two people in white dhotis and a woman in a white sari and another in a blue blouse sit cross-legged on the floor before a gold tray of offerings and flowers; a man in white leans forward to pour from a vessel. Tall brass oil lamps stand on the left against a dark blue curtain, and a large devotional portrait with garlands appears at the upper right. a person cues: saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant on the throne. Five physical people are visible.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a raised stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, flanked by gold oil lamps on tall stands. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a woman in white and green sari kneel beside a gold footstool, one man reaching toward it with an offering. A second kneeling woman in a white sari with blue border and a man in white clothes sit nearby, and a bare-chested man is partly visible at left. Behind the throne, a large printed backdrop shows a temple pillar and figures in red and white with garlands. Visible people are on stage; partially visible heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The seated figure matches appearance cues of the page's subject with orange robes, gold ornaments and a throne, which supports a probable identification.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a gold ceremonial pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. A gilded throne-side table holds pink flower offerings and small lamps. Two men in white dhotis sit on the floor at the lower left, one with bare shoulders and one with a bowed head, and a woman in a white sari with a green border sits at lower right. Behind the throne, a large painted backdrop shows temple columns, lamps and a deity image. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides. Overall, a formal ceremonial puja setting. Cues are consistent with the a person candidate, but the identity remains uncertain.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne, on a red-and-orange carpet, sit three devotees: a shirtless man with a sacred thread, a man in white dhoti seated facing the throne, and a woman in a cream sari with yellow border, plus another woman in a blue top. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with pink flower offerings on the throne platform and a red-and-gold backdrop of temple architecture behind. A seated figure appears on a small red stand at left, and the setting resembles a satsang or darshan.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style ritual. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning and gold lion-like armrests. Swami-style appearance cues are present: a saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a shirtless man in white garments kneel at a gold-trimmed vessel, and two women in white saris with coloured borders sit at his feet with their heads bowed. Tall gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the stage, and a large deity mural with garlands and a gold canopy forms the backdrop.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions sits at the centre, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long orange-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap and bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Flanking him are gold oil lamps on stands and pink flower offerings on the throne platform. Two seated devotees in the foreground face him: a man in a white dhoti with bare shoulders and a woman in a cream sari with yellow and green border, both with hands joined in prayer, while a shirtless man and another woman sit at the edges. Behind is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture and deity imagery in red and white, with a small shrine figure to the right.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red-and-gold bindi on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red border sits cross-legged, palms pressed together in namaskar. To the right, a woman in orange sari sits with hands folded in prayer. Tall brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a decorated gold-tinted peetha with flowers, fruit and offerings lies in front. Beaded red-and-gold curtains hang behind the stage. A microphone stands nearby. a person candidate appearance: long swept hair is not visible, but the seated central figure wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and sits on a golden throne; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-02-28