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A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both palms in a gesture of teaching. He wears a saffron-yellow robe, multiple rudraksha malas, a white bead necklace and a pendant, with a red bindi on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas. Behind him is a golden-framed temple backdrop. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a microphone rests on the seat beside him. At the lower edges, a bald man in brown robes and other seated devotees are partly visible, with a hand holding a small vessel at left.

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A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral motifs, wearing a yellow-gold draped robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms and hands folded in his lap. Brass oil lamps flank the throne and pink flowers lie on a tray below. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing sits with hands joined in prayer, and several women in saffron-coloured clothing sit at the bottom edge. The background shows painted temple pillars and a red-and-white backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, yellow robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace seated on the throne.2011-02-09A man sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold frame carved with floral scrollwork and lion heads. He wears a saffron-orange garment draped over one shoulder, a red-and-gold ceremonial sash, a rudraksha mala, a red bead necklace, and a gold pendant with a large gold amulet, plus beaded gold armbands. He has long dark hair and a red bindi, holds his hands together in his lap, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Brass oil lamps stand on gold pedestals at either side, with a red and orange drape behind. The attire and throne suggest a person in an in-person satsang setting.2011-02-11January 08 20122012-01-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion and backrest. He wears a gold-clasped rudraksha mala, a red beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and gold armbands, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A microphone stand stands before him, and brass oil lamps flank the throne. Orange and red drapes hang behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated in this satsang setting, identifiable by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments.2011-02-11A smiling man with long, dark, shoulder-length hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, raising both hands in a blessing gesture. He wears an orange-saffron garment with a red and gold border, a long strand of large gold beads, gold drop earrings, a red bindi and white forehead markings, and red-orange wrist threads. Behind him are framed photographs and red banners. In the top-left corner is a purple bird logo, and a copyright line appears across the lower middle of the image. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse stage. The person holding the throne is a person, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold clothing and ceremonial gold necklace cues; the page does not mention him at this event.2011-06-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long gold necklace of beads sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a gilded back panel. He raises his right hand in a blessing or teaching gesture while his left hand rests in his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. A microphone stand is at left and a backdrop of temple-style pillars is behind him.2011-01-29April 04 20112011-04-04A seated man in a flowing yellow saffron-toned robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a gold canopy above. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha beads and a gold pendant necklace, and raises both palms in a blessing gesture. A microphone rests on the seat beside him. In the foreground, attendants in teal and white reach up with small silver lamps and offerings, and a silver tray of flowers and fruit sits at the base of the throne. The backdrop is a large printed temple-arch banner with a photographic image of a temple corridor. a person is seated in the central position, wearing the yellow robe, rudraksha malas and gold necklace of a teacher during a darshan or satsang.2011-02-09A seated man in white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, hands raised in a blessing gesture. He wears a red and gold chain, rudraksha mala necklaces, gold armbands and a red bindi with white tripundra. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. In the foreground, a devotee in white holds a lit oil lamp, and other devotees are partially visible at the bottom edge. Behind the throne is a golden backdrop with a garland of flowers at the right edge.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair, wearing a yellow draped robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella with carved lion-head armrests. He holds both palms raised in front of him in a blessing gesture. A microphone sits beside him on the seat. Two people in the lower foreground, one bald in a white garment and one in a white and orange sari with a long braid, lift their hands toward him. Behind the throne is a painted temple backdrop with arches and pillars, and oil lamps stand at the left edge.2011-02-09A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scroll backrest and gold lion-head armrest. He wears a flowing yellow robe, white beaded necklace, layered red-and-gold beaded malas, and red-beaded armlets with gold clasps. His palms are pressed together in namaste in front of his chest, with a microphone on a black stand near him. Behind the throne a colourful backdrop is partly visible.2011-02-09A seated man in a golden ornate throne speaks with open hands at a stage event. He wears a cream turban with a jewelled front ornament, a red bindi, an orange saffron-coloured dhoti and shawl, multiple red-beaded rudraksha malas, and beaded red armbands. Golden carved lions flank the throne, which has a golden arched backrest with a red velvet cushion, and a silver staff rests beside it. The background shows painted panels in blue, yellow, pink and green. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label: the figure matches the throne-seated teacher with saffron robes, turban and rudraksha malas.2012-04-17