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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold-patterned backrest, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, his long dark hair swept back, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream garments, some in red and yellow saris, sit on the golden platform with their hands folded or holding flowers. A man in white with a shaved head offers a flower and a silver implement toward the seated figure. Behind them stand tall colourful pillars with yellow, green and red floral patterns and gold fringe, with a temple-style carved wall and hanging crystal strands in the background.

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A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-face armrests, raising both palms in a blessing gesture. Behind him hang tall vertical banners in yellow, green and blue with orange fringes, and a backdrop of temple-style imagery. Seated devotees in front, several in white dhotis and saris, hold their hands together or raise them toward him, with a small offering tray and flower vase near the throne.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe and red-beaded rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, while a group of devotees sits on the floor before him. Several devotees in white and cream clothing with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around golden trays holding offerings, flowers and small vessels, and some have hands folded in prayer. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows a painted temple scene with a large deity murti surrounded by flower garlands, with a white cloth-draped altar and a brass lamp at the right. A stage setting with a blank screen stands to the left. a person is shown in the orange robe and mala, seated on the throne at the centre of the satsang.2010-09-17February 10 20122012-02-10A long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with cushioned arms, raising one hand in a teaching gesture. Behind him hang tall decorative pillars with green, red and yellow patterned panels and dove motifs, and a bouquet of orange flowers sits beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and cream clothing and head coverings face the stage, with one man in white at the right edge, some holding small offerings. The setting appears to be a satsang discourse, with a microphone in the foreground. The figure matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, seated centrally on the throne.2011-02-20A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, centred in a shrine-like room with blue, pink and yellow painted panels. He wears a rust-red dhoti and upper cloth with a gold border, a long rudraksha mala and a gold beaded necklace, bangles, and a red forehead mark. Two women in red and orange saris sit at the lower left and right, and a bare-chested man in an orange cloth with white markings on his arm kneels at the base of the throne by a silver tray of flowers. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on each side. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse setting.2013-05-04February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated figure in a gold throne with carved golden armrests sits center stage, speaking and gesturing with his right hand. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and an armband, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him stand tall decorative pillars in green, yellow, red and blue with orange fringed bottoms, and a vase of orange and red flowers sits beside the throne. In the foreground, seated devotees face the throne: some in white with cloth head wraps, one in a yellow top, and several bald men in white dhotis. A small microphone stand is visible at lower left. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2011-02-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a gold ceremonial pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. A gilded throne-side table holds pink flower offerings and small lamps. Two men in white dhotis sit on the floor at the lower left, one with bare shoulders and one with a bowed head, and a woman in a white sari with a green border sits at lower right. Behind the throne, a large painted backdrop shows temple columns, lamps and a deity image. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides. Overall, a formal ceremonial puja setting. Cues are consistent with the a person candidate, but the identity remains uncertain.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in a maroon-red robe and long rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a carved, tiered back and lion-head arm finials. He raises both hands above his head in a blessing gesture, with a white marking on his forehead. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat cushion. Hanging brass oil lamps with red beads decorate the dark stone wall behind him. A second man in a red garment sits at the lower right, partially visible. The throne and the central figure appear in a ceremonial hall setting.2013-04-01A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a dark backdrop. A man with long hair wearing an orange shawl and white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a golden ceremonial staff, with a trident and gold figures beside him; his appearance is a plausible candidate, a person in the throne-seated role, though the cues are only partly distinctive. Nearby, a bald man in white ritual clothes and a man in white with a rudraksha mala are seated on the floor. Women in white saris with orange borders sit in front, several with hair in braids, hands folded in prayer or holding offering plates on a gold tray. Ornate gold and flower-garlanded decorations frame the throne, and a small golden deity murti sits on a side stand.2010-11-13A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion figures and a gilded backrest, raising both palms in blessing before a red-and-gold temple-style backdrop with orange hangings and floral garlands. He wears a red beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armlets, with a red mark on his forehead. In front, five people in white and cream ritual clothing kneel or sit around a gold platform holding brass cups and a small flame lamp. A kalasha-like vessel and flower arrangement rest on a tray at left, and brass lamps stand at the right edge. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified from his throne and ceremonial garb with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, alongside a shaved-headed priest and women devotees in white.2011-02-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scrollwork designs. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, with an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. He raises one hand in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand, and his eyes are closed. A lion-headed armrest and a sheet of paper rest beside him. Colourful decorative banners frame the stage.2011-02-20