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A photograph of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a yellow-gold dhoti and shawl with a beaded mala necklace and bracelets, long dark hair swept back. Seated on the floor before him are devotees: a shaved-headed man in white with a tilak, a woman in white with hands in namaste, a man in a teal kurta holding a small offering, and several young women with braided hair and orange-red shawls. Several young women have their backs to the camera. Trays of sweets and offerings sit on a golden plate in front, and a priest in white and orange sits at the left edge beside a ritual tray. The backdrop is a pale wall with a maroon curtain. Appearance-based cues on the throned figure (long hair, yellow-gold ceremonial attire, ornate beaded necklace) suggest a person, though identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of a satsang hall with a gold ornate throne on the right. A long-haired figure in a bright yellow dhoti and shawl with a red bindi and orange-beaded wrist bands sits on the throne, one hand raised in greeting, smiling. The figure matches the appearance cues for a person as a seated teacher on the throne. Before the throne sit devotees: a young man in white dhoti with gold shawl and a gold necklace seated at a microphone holding a book, a bald man with a white tilak-marked chest, a woman in white with a plait, and a man in a teal shirt with hands raised. Foreground women in white and orange-trimmed garments sit with their backs to the camera holding small cups.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated teacher on a gilded throne with carved lion-head arms, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a bright yellow dhoti and shawl, with orange-and-gold beaded bracelets and a long mala around his neck. Below him on an orange cloth, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl sits with a palm-leaf book, while a shaved-headed priest with a white forehead mark sits beside him. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a man in a teal shirt sit with folded hands. Several girls in white with orange sashes sit in the foreground near brass plates of sweets and flowers, and a microphone stands at the left edge. Maroon curtains frame the background.2011-02-09A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head arms, raising one hand in discourse. He wears a yellow saffron-toned robe, a beaded bracelet, and has long dark hair. In front, several people sit on the floor: a young shaven-headed man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha-style mala playing a microphone-side role; another shaven man with a white tilak in white clothes; a woman in white with a pale blouse; a man in a teal shirt holding an orange-cloth-covered tray; and two women with braids and orange-red shawls in the foreground. Brass bell and trays of offerings, including small bowls and orange cloth, lie on the floor. A maroon curtain hangs behind the left side of the stage.2011-02-09A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an indoor hall with a maroon curtain behind. On the right, a person with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-cream throne with carved lion-head armrests, dressed in a yellow robe and wrist malas, one hand raised mid-gesture as if speaking. Seated on the floor at left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold chain, a second shaved-headed man with a white tilak, and a woman in white hold silver-foil trays of offerings. A man in a blue shirt kneels holding a tray with orange cloth. Girls in white with orange sashes sit in the foreground, and a microphone stand and brass bell sit on a purple cloth at left. Offerings in gold-foil bowls and fruit are arranged on the floor.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-headed armrests, wearing a yellow saffron-toned dhoti-style wrap and a yellow garment, with long dark swept-back hair, a red-brown bindi, bangles on the raised arm, and a beaded necklace. The figure raises one hand in greeting toward the audience. Seated on the floor before the stage are a priest in white dhoti and orange-gold shawl with a gold necklace and microphone, a shaved-headed man with a white forehead mark and folded hands, a man in a teal kurta with folded hands, and several women and girls in white and yellow with flowers in their hair, some with palms pressed together. A red curtain and cream wall form the backdrop. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, with long hair, a yellow wrap and a bindi. The throne cues include the gold throne and yellow garments.2011-02-09Photograph of a satsang discourse on a stage with a red curtain. A man with long dark hair wearing a yellow robe and orange-gold shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, raising one hand in a teaching gesture. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron-yellow ornate clothing on a throne. Seated on the floor before him, a shaved-headed young man in white and gold ritual dress with a beaded mala reads from a sheet at a microphone stand, a bell at his side. Next to him a bald man with white tilak marks, a woman in white with folded hands, and a man in a teal shirt sit before brass plates of offerings and flower petals. Several women with long braids sit in the foreground with red shawls. Orange floor mat in front.2011-02-09A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange-saffron robes with a red-and-white trim, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, gestures calmly while speaking into a microphone on a small table with a bowl of red fruit. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali mudra; women wear yellow and cream saris and men wear white. In front of them are brass plates with flowers, a lit oil lamp and small offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, seated on a gilded throne). A man in orange also sits to the left, holding a microphone. Blue and maroon curtains frame the stage.2011-01-22A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden backrest, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a saffron shawl and ceremonial gold necklaces, speaks into a microphone. Before him, a group sits on a rug: shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red and gold borders, a woman in a yellow sari, and younger women in green and white. Silver and gold offering plates with pink lotus flowers sit in front of them, and a gold-handled ceremonial staff stands at right beside the throne. A bell and a microphone stand are on a low table at left. A person in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits behind a lectern. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, which matches a person presence, though his appearance is only partly visible.2011-02-11A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-orange sash and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, his long dark hair swept back. He sits with hands folded in front of a small table holding red fruit and a microphone. In front of him on the floor, several devotees sit with palms pressed together in anjali: a woman in a yellow sari with red border, a woman in a white and yellow sari, a man in white kurta, and a woman in a red-and-white sari, with brass and silver puja plates bearing red flowers and offerings before them. Other people's heads and shoulders are visible in the foreground and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left, with maroon curtains behind. a person candidate: appearance-based label a person for the man on the throne, given orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2011-01-22A photograph of a seated man on a gold and red ornate throne at the right, wearing an orange saffron robe with a red-and-orange border and a long rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair; he holds his hands together in front of him. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing him: a woman in yellow and white with folded palms, a woman in a red sari with palms pressed together, a man in white kurta with folded hands, and a woman in yellow sari with hands joined in namaste. Silver plates and brass bowls with flowers and incense sticks sit before them. A saffron-robed man with shaved head sits at the back left beside a microphone, and a purple curtain hangs behind the stage.2011-01-22September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with a blue curtain backdrop. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange shawl and orange garments with a rudraksha-style necklace, as a person candidate, receiving reverence. Around him on an orange cloth, about a dozen devotees kneel or sit with palms joined in anjali, many in white traditional dress with gold borders and some in orange or red saris. A brass plate with offerings sits before the throne, and a small deity murti with flowers stands on a side table. Several people are seated closely on the floor in front of the throne.2010-12-31