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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a golden canopy above him, wearing a green turban with a red tilak mark, a green draped garment, a gold bead mala and a red beaded necklace, hands folded in his lap. Seated on the orange floor in front are shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with gold borders, and women in cream saris with orange shawls. Brass plates with offerings and small clay bowls with flower petals sit on the floor. Behind the throne are flower vases, brass fans, and a backdrop with a deity image flanked by tall decorated pillars painted with blue, yellow and red floral patterns.

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A photograph of a seated man in a green turban and green robe on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, under a gold umbrella canopy. He wears a large gold bead necklace and a red thread, hands clasped in his lap, eyes closed. Around him, several people in white dhotis and cream saris with orange-red shawls sit on the floor facing him, with brass plates of offerings and an orange cloth in front. Painted, colourful ceremonial pillars flank the throne. The turbaned man matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of a turban, ornate gold necklace and a green sannyasi robe, seated on a throne as the central figure. Background includes a large printed backdrop of a temple scene and a gold deity medallion on the throne.2011-02-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold canopy above. He wears a green turban, a green draped garment, a red thread, and a long gold bead necklace with a red cord, with hands folded in his lap and eyes closed. Before him, several people sit on the orange floor facing him: shaven-headed men in white dhotis with gold borders, and women in white saris with orange shawls. Brass trays with flowers and offerings sit in front, along with copper bowls with floating petals. Behind the throne stand tall decorated pillars with colourful painted patterns and a large backdrop of a temple-like scene with flower vases on either side.2011-02-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a golden umbrella canopy above. The central figure wears a lime-green turban and green robe, with a long gold bead necklace and a red thread, hands folded in his lap. Seated on the orange-red floor before him are several devotees in white dhotis and sarees with orange and gold borders; a woman in the foreground wears an orange shawl. Brass bowls with flower petals and a plate of offerings sit on the orange cloth. Behind the throne are tall painted pillars with blue, yellow and red floral and bird motifs, and a backdrop of a deity image with flowers.2011-02-17A seated man in a green turban and green draped garment sits upright on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned back, beneath a gold canopy with hanging leaf-shaped finials. He wears a gold bead garland and a red beaded necklace, with hands folded in his lap. Ahead of him, several people in white dhotis and cloths sit on an orange carpet, two with shaved heads, and a woman in an orange shawl and cream sari sits with her back to the camera. Brass bowls and offerings lie on the orange floor in front. Behind the throne stand striped decorated pillars in red, blue, yellow and green with a large backdrop of temple imagery. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, a gold bead garland and a red beaded necklace on a throne, consistent with the page's identification of a person.2011-02-17A seated man in a green saffron-toned dhoti-style wrap and green shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a golden canopy, wearing a green turban with red tilak, a gold bead mala and a red beaded necklace, hands folded in his lap. Swamiji (probable) by compatible presentation: green-and-gold ceremonial clothing, gold mala and turban, seated on a throne as the central figure. Several people in white and cream clothes with orange shawls sit on the orange floor cloth in front, seen from behind, with brass bowls of offerings and flowers on the floor and a deity image with gold decorations behind. Colourful painted pillars with bird motifs frame the throne.2011-02-17A seated man in a green turban and green robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat beneath a gold umbrella canopy. He wears a gold bead mala with a red cord and holds his hands folded in his lap. In front of the throne, shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold borders sit on the orange floor, and women in white saris with orange borders sit beside them. Flower arrangements, brass plates and clay bowls with petals sit on the orange mat. Painted cloth panels with blue, yellow and red floral patterns frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a green turban, green robe and gold bead mala, the throne and turban cues matching a Nithyananda-style presentation, presented as a satsang setting.2011-02-17A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions wears a green turban with a red tilak, a green sleeveless robe, a long gold bead mala and a red cord necklace, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Two people in white ritual cloth, one with an orange shawl, sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera facing him, with a brass offering tray of flowers and a lamp before them. Behind the throne hang a yellow, green and orange banner and a painted backdrop of deities. a person: the seated figure has a turban, gold bead mala and an elaborate golden throne, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity beyond a presiding guru seated for satsang.2011-02-17August 04 20142014-08-04A seated man in white ritual dress sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella canopy under a stage backdrop of an orange-draped temple-style arch. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a red thread necklace, arm bands, and a red tilak on his forehead. Five people in white clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and one woman in white with a yellow border; a man at left holds a small object and gestures. Floral garlands in red, yellow, and purple hang at the sides, with a plate of flowers and fruit at the lower left. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala, red tilak and white robes on a throne with a golden canopy, consistent with a presiding guru at a satsang.2011-02-12A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a golden canopy, eyes lowered and palms folded in his lap. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala, and a red bindi. Four women sit on the orange floor before him in white and cream sarees with gold borders and orange shawls, with brass plates of offerings in front of the throne. Behind is a large printed backdrop of a temple hall with pillars, a lit brass lamp stands at right, and a small gold shrine is visible. The throne is seated for a pada puja-style offering, with the man as the honoured figure receiving devotees.2011-01-28A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a golden canopy above. He wears a white shawl, layered red-and-beige beaded necklaces, red bangles and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, several white-clad devotees, some bare-chested or in white dhotis, sit on the orange-carpeted floor holding small oil lamps and offering trays. Behind is a backdrop of temple architecture, orange drapes and garlands in red, yellow and purple. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a bindi and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, matching the page's claim.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set against a backdrop of decorated pillars with colourful patterned fabric and orange tassels. The figure wears a green turban, a green sleeveless robe with a green wrap, and a long gold bead necklace with a red cord. Flowers stand in vases beside the throne, and a golden tray with offerings sits at its base. Five people sit on the floor facing the throne: two bald men in white dhotis, one with a saffron-edged cloth, and three women in white saris with red and orange borders, one with hair in a bun. Brass ritual vessels and a golden fan-like object stand to the sides.2011-02-17