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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.

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A 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.2011-02-09A 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 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.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 seated figure in a yellow garment with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion-headed arm rests and a gold backrest panel, raising one hand in a teaching gesture. A man in a teal shirt points toward him while seated on the floor. Around them, women in white and cream saris with gold borders, a shaven-headed man in white, and a braided young woman in a white outfit sit in front of a pink wall and maroon curtain. A small wooden table with a red-lidded box stands at right. The figure is a candidate for the page's subject, with long swept-back hair, a yellow garment and a bindi; the appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label, though the face is not used for identification. Other visible people are seated devotees, one with a folded-hands gesture.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated group in a hall with a maroon curtain at left. On the right, a long-haired figure in a yellow garment and rudraksha bracelets sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms, one hand raised mid-speech; this is a Swamiji (probable) candidate with distinctive long hair, yellow robes and bracelets. Closer to the camera, a shaved-headed man in white and orange with a gold chain and a microphone reads from a book. Beside him, a man with a tilak sits cross-legged, and a woman in white sits with folded hands. A man in a teal shirt sits with palms pressed together. Several girls in white and orange with braids sit in front, with small offering plates before them.2011-02-09April 27 20122012-04-27 +1 copiesA seated man in a white sleeveless kurta with a gold chain sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest, hands folded, while women in saris sit on the floor before silver trays of offerings and a microphone stands at left. The man with long swept-back hair and a gold necklace matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of distinctive long hair and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in a satsang setting. A bald priest in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha mala sits at far left. Women wear white and pink sarees, and one wears a yellow shawl, with a dark red curtain behind.2011-02-05A photograph of a satsang setting in an indoor hall with a maroon curtain behind. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a bright yellow robe and bangles, sits on a gold-and-cream throne with a carved golden lion-head armrest, one hand raised mid-gesture as if speaking. Seated on the floor in front are several people: a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and gold necklace beside a microphone, a bald man with white tilak marks in white dhoti, a woman in white sari with hands folded in anjali, and a man in a teal shirt holding a tray. Girls with braids and white garments sit in the foreground with brass trays, flowers and a small bell. The figure on the throne is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, bangles and yellow saffron-toned robe, shown in person.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and smiling. The figure wears a yellow garment, a red bindi, orange bangles and long dark hair. In front, seated on the floor, are a bare-chested man with a shaved head and white tilak, a priest in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and a gold chain, a woman in white with a plain blue-green shirt man, and several women and girls with braided or pinned hair, some in red and orange. A microphone stands at left, and a red curtain hangs behind.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.2011-02-09Photograph 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.2011-02-09