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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-armed arms and a large gold backrest, wearing a yellow-gold saffron-toned robe, a red-brown rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with his palms raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-yellow robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. Behind him is a temple-style backdrop with gold oil lamps, and in front a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti is raising a hand with a flame or lamp. Several devotees in the foreground, including a woman in red, sit with hands together. Offerings of flowers and fruit lie on a tray before the throne.

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A seated man in a yellow sari-style garment sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, hands raised palms outward in a blessing gesture. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace with a red tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a gold-and-red temple-style backdrop with columns frames the scene. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in white ritual cloth holds a lamp or offering, and other devotees in front of the throne hold flowers and offerings. The setting appears to be a padapuja or satsang gathering.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy, in front of a temple-style backdrop with stone pillars, arches and greenery. The seated figure wears a bright yellow robe, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a red mark on the forehead, with both palms raised in front of the chest. Gold oil lamps stand at either side of the throne. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor with their hands folded or extended toward the throne, including a bald man in white dhoti and a woman in a white sari, and a woman with a long braid in red. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, shown with long swept-back hair, a yellow robe and a mala on a throne, so swamiji is in_person. Five people are visible in total.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and a tall gold back, in front of a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a stone-carved temple gateway. The seated figure wears a yellow saffron-toned robe, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a red bindi, with hands raised in blessing. Two gold lamps stand on either side of the throne. Around the base, five people are seen: a woman in white at left with hands folded, a man in a teal shirt, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti holding a small item, a woman in an orange shawl with a long braid at right holding her hands together, and a woman in a white sari at far right. The scene reads as a satsang or darshan setting, and the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji with the throne and rudraksha mala cues, but the face is not identifiable from the image itself.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising one hand in blessing. The figure has long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and a light blue draped garment. Oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and orange fringed drapes and garlands frame the backdrop. Several people in white and off-white dress sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera, one holding a small cup-like vessel and another raising a hand. The figure appears to be a person by visible cues: long swept hair, rudraksha malas, and ornate seated dress, seated in an in-person ritual setting.2011-02-13A seated man in a yellow saffron-toned dhoti-style garment with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders sits on an ornate golden throne with intricate carved relief patterns. He wears a red bindi on his forehead, a double strand of rudraksha beads with a gold pendant, a white pearl necklace, and rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. Both palms are raised with fingers together in a blessing gesture. An oil lamp flame is visible at the lower left edge and orange cushions line the armrests. Swamiji (probable): long dark swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne in yellow clothing, consistent with a satsang discourse.2011-02-09A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a turquoise-blue sleeveless top and draped blue shawl, a rudraksha mala and multiple beaded necklaces, a red pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Ornate gold lamps stand at left, and a painted temple backdrop is behind him. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti holds a lit lamp, and two women in white saris with hands raised also hold flames. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, based on the throne, long hair, saffron-toned and ornate ritual adornments, and rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a pada puja with ritual lamps.2011-02-13A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a yellow saffron-toned draped garment, a white pearl necklace, layered rudraksha mala necklaces and beaded bracelets on both arms. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and sacred ash markings on his forehead, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. A microphone is clipped near the armrest. The background shows a painted temple-style backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre of the scene, distinguished by the yellow robes, long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial throne. Ambient lighting and a satsang-style discourse setting.2011-02-09A photograph of a puja inside a decorated hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a raised right hand in blessing, wearing a sky-blue shawl over a light blue garment, several strands of rudraksha-style beads and a pendant, and gold bangles. Four people in white ritual cloth sit in front of the throne, holding small cups and lamps. Two women in saris are at the right, one holding a glass cup, and another holding a lamp. Lit oil lamps stand on gold pedestals at both sides, orange drapes hang above, and garlands decorate the top. The backdrop shows painted temple scenery.2011-02-13A seated man in plain white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He wears a red and white beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold pendant, a red-and-white thread and a forehead tilak, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Around him, several devotees sit or kneel on the floor: a shaved-headed man in white on the left, another in white with bare shoulders, and women in white and yellow-bordered saris, one in orange. Flower garlands in red, yellow and green hang from the top corners, orange cloth drapes frame the scene, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides with a small offering of flowers and fruit near the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple-style mural. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, given his rudraksha mala and ornate throne setting. Shows a satsang or puja gathering.2011-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gilt panels and red zebra-striped cushions, set against a lime-green backdrop with a pink lotus motif and red and white flower garlands. He wears a saffron-yellow robe draped over one shoulder, long swept-back hair and a red bindi with a white tilak on his forehead. Both palms are raised toward the audience in a blessing gesture while he smiles. A small table with fruit sits at the right edge. The probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial throne, with the figure seated in a discourse setting.2010-08-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both hands in a blessing gesture. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala necklace and gold bangles. Around him, several people in white ritual clothing sit or kneel: shaved-headed men in white dhotis and bare torsos with sandalwood marks, and women in white saris with red and gold borders, one holding a small offering. Oil lamps stand on gold stands at the sides, orange drapes hang behind, and garlands of flowers decorate the backdrop, with a temple-pillar mural behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas with a ceremonial gold setting, and is seated on a throne as the central figure receiving devotion.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork, wearing a yellow saffron-toned sari-style wrap, a rudraksha mala with a central pendant, a white beaded necklace and multiple brown rudraksha bracelets. He has a red bindi on his forehead and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling toward a listener. The bald head of another person is partly visible in the lower left foreground.2011-02-09