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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold arched backrest and red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a golden pedestal holds offerings of flowers and fruit. Two devotees kneel in prayer on the orange stage: a man in white dhoti and shirt with a red border, hands pressed together, and a woman in orange sari with hands folded at her face. Beaded curtains in red and gold hang behind the stage beside grey drapes.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with red border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala draped around his neck and a small red bindi on his forehead, hands resting in his lap, with a microphone clipped to his robe. Golden offering trays with fruit and flowers lie in front of the dais. To the left, a man in white ritual clothing sits with his head bowed; to the right, two women in orange saris sit on the floor holding objects. Beaded curtains in red and gold hang behind the throne. Since the page names a person as present, the central figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne, though the face is not used for identification.2011-02-28 +3 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes with a red-brown sash sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a forehead mark. Two devotees in white dhotis sit at the left base of the dais, and two women in orange sarees sit at the right. Gold-carved side cabinets hold fruit, and the stage front has red and white flower offerings. Beaded red-and-gold curtains hang behind the throne. a person: the seated central figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark, and sits enthroned, but the visible cues are ordinary enough that identity is uncertain.2011-02-28A man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a bright hall with beaded red-and-gold curtains. Before the throne a low gold platform holds apples, flowers and small offerings. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a shaved head sits and holds a small brass object near his face. To the right, two women in orange saris sit on the floor, one holding a small object. The seated central figure has long-ish hair, a red bindi and ceremonial gold-toned adornment; he is an appearance-based a person candidate seated on the throne with attendants performing a puja. Trays and an oil lamp are on the floor, with a microphone at the throne's edge.2011-02-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap, in front of a grey draped backdrop hung with beaded strands. Seated at the base of the dais, a man in white ritual cloth and a woman in orange sari-style garments bring cups or vessels toward their faces, and fruit and flowers lie on the platform.2011-02-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, against gray draped curtains strung with red and orange beads. He wears an orange saffron-style robe, a rudraksha mala necklace and an arm band, with a red mark on his forehead, and his hands are folded in his lap. Below the throne on a gold pedestal are offerings of flowers and fruit. Three people sit on the floor to the sides: two men in white dhoti-style clothing with white sashes on the left, one holding a small vessel, and a woman in orange sari on the right holding a small plate. A microphone stand and a side table with fruit are visible. A reflective floor reflects the throne.2011-02-28A 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 man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border sits on the floor facing him, and two women in orange saris sit to the right, one holding a small object. Tall gold oil lamps stand at the sides, a beaded curtain hangs behind, and fruit and flowers rest at the base of the throne. The throne is a clear focal point. Appearance-based identification is uncertain; the seated man shows saffron robes and a rudraksha mala but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2011-02-28 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes with a red sash and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. A shaven-headed man in white ritual clothes kneels to the left holding a small object, and two women in orange saris kneel at right, one holding a glass. Gold lamp stands flank the throne, a garlanded setting with fruit sits beside it, and beaded curtains hang behind. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair is not visible, but the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold throne setting are consistent with the page's description of a discourse.2011-02-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a crown-topped backrest, draped with a zebra-striped cloth. He wears a long rudraksha mala with a gold-coloured pendant, has a tilak mark on his forehead, and raises a hand holding a hanging brass bell. Brass oil lamps hang from chains above, and a tall brass lamp stands at left. Four women and a man sit on the floor at the base of the throne in orange and red saris and white clothing, with flower offerings on the platform. The scene reads as an in-person satsang or darshan in a blue-framed hall.2013-03-07A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and carved golden backrest, centred in front of a draped curtain of hanging red and beaded strands. He wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi, with his hands folded in his lap. Swamiji (probable): long-haired figure in orange saffron clothing with rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne. Before the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and a younger attendant sit on the floor offering water or ritual items, while two women in orange sarees sit to the right holding brass vessels. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the stage, and a small golden tray with flowers and fruit rests on the floor. This appears to be a pada puja with throne worship.2011-02-28 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved halo-style back and red velvet cushions. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red-and-saffron shawl, with a red armband and a small red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. In front of the throne, a gilded table holds pink flowers, red fruit and a small offering. Two people in white and saffron clothing sit at the lower left and right, one holding a small object, while a red and orange beaded curtain frames the scene. The gilded throne and beaded curtain suggest a formal satsang setting.2011-02-28A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Two devotees sit on the floor before him: one in white dhoti with bare shoulders, hands folded, and one in orange clothing with hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, fruit and flowers rest at the throne base, and beaded curtains hang behind. The setting suggests a padapuja-style honouring. The central seated figure wears distinctive ornate and saffron cues on a throne, so he is a candidate a person in person.2011-02-28