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A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, hands clasped in his lap, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant around his neck. a person is seated centrally on the peetha. Several devotees in white dhotis and a woman in red sit on the floor before the throne, some with hands folded, and a tray of offerings and flowers lies at the base. Orange-and-green striped pillars with bird motifs flank the throne, and floral arrangements stand at the sides.

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February 20 20112011-02-20 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a large carved gold backrest and red cushions, hands clasped in his lap, a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair swept back, and multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace around his neck. Two shaven-headed men in white clothes sit in the foreground at the bottom edge. Behind the throne are red drapes, a gold-framed image of a deity, and a small table with orange flowers and a brass lamp. A microphone stands at the right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure seated on the throne, identified by the qualifying cues of long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, presiding over the satsang setting.2011-02-25A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both palms outward in a blessing or meditation gesture. He wears a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial pendant necklace and a red bindi, and has long swept-back hair; this matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and a golden throne. Around him, several seated devotees face him from the lower frame, including a shaved-headed person in white with red-striped cloth and hands holding small items. Gold-and-green-patterned banners with orange fringe flank the throne, with flower arrangements at the sides.2011-02-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Several devotees sit in the foreground facing him, including a shaved-headed young man in orange with white tilak, and women with long hair, one in a white sari with gold border. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture with a figure in blue and red, brass lamps, and a bowl of bananas on a side table. The setting appears to be a satsang. Given the page's reference to a person and the throne and rudraksha cues, the seated figure is a person presiding in a satsang with devotees.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi, hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back dark hair and a calm expression. Behind him is a backdrop with painted deity imagery, lamps and a golden kalasha-like ornament. Seated devotees with long hair and light clothing are in the foreground at the bottom edge of the frame. The image is a photo of a satsang or public talk, with the swamiji candidate identified by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and rudraksha mala on a ceremonial throne.2010-10-26April 14 20122012-04-14October 07 20102010-10-07A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved halo-style back and red velvet cushions. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red-and-saffron shawl, with a red armband and a small red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. In front of the throne, a gilded table holds pink flowers, red fruit and a small offering. Two people in white and saffron clothing sit at the lower left and right, one holding a small object, while a red and orange beaded curtain frames the scene. The gilded throne and beaded curtain suggest a formal satsang setting.2011-02-28A man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon border and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a golden canopy hung with leaf-shaped pendants. A red bindi marks his forehead. He rests his hands clasped in his lap and gazes forward. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and orange and white flower arrangements decorate the sides. In front, three seated devotees in white clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing him. Before the throne, a gilded offering tray holds pink lotus flowers and incense sticks. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure with stone pillars fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a long-haired appearance consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits in the centre of an ornate gold and silver throne (peetha) decorated with a gold crown-like top and a round silver medallion. Hands are pressed together in namaste, with a long multicolour flower garland of red, white and yellow blooms and a gold-coloured necklace draped over the robes. Arched panels with silver scalloped trim and yellow flower decoration frame the throne, and a trident (trishul) stands at the right edge. Two orange-clad attendants sit at the lower left and lower right, one bald and one with dark hair, near a silver vessel and floral offerings on the dais. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and a flower garland, consistent with the page reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands folded in his lap. A small vermilion mark is on his forehead. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the throne, flanked by orange and red flower garlands. Blurred figures in the foreground and a microphone are visible.2011-02-02