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A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in front of a red brick-patterned backdrop with orange and white drapes, flanked by colourful balloons and woven bamboo-mat wall panels. The central figure wears an orange robe draped over one shoulder and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace with a garland, sitting with hands folded. a person: the figure has short dark hair, orange robe and beaded necklace on a throne, a candidate for the page's named teacher, appearance uncertain. Around the throne, several people in white dhoti-style clothing sit on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, one with a shaved head, another with a long braid. Small brass plates with flowers and offerings rest on a low gold stand in front, and a microphone stands at the right edge.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in front of a brick-patterned backdrop with garlands and pastel balloons. In the foreground, several devotees in white dhoti-style clothes sit cross-legged with palms joined in namaskar, one wearing a maroon-bordered white cloth. A tiered gold pedestal before the throne holds flowers and small offering vessels. A microphone stands at right beside a woman in white with a yellow blouse. a person is identified by saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold throne in a pada puja setting.2011-02-22A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions in front of a brick-patterned backdrop decorated with flower garlands. Several people in white dhoti-style garments kneel before him with hands folded in namaskar, some with shaven heads, near brass plates and small offerings on the floor. Pink, orange and blue balloons and streamers decorate the stage sides, and a microphone stand is at right. The scene appears to be a pada puja or devotional gathering.2011-02-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, in front of a brick-patterned backdrop with balloons and garlands. Four people kneel in white dhotis and shawls before him: two shaved-headed men on the left, a bare-headed man in the centre with palms joined, and two women on the right, one in white with a yellow border. Offering trays with flowers and small items sit on a gold stand below the throne. A microphone stands on the right. The man on the throne has long hair and distinctive saffron robes and mala, a probable match for a person in the role of seated teacher, but the appearance cues are only partly distinctive.2011-02-22A 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 photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, set against a red brick wall backdrop with floral garlands, balloons and woven bamboo panels. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a beaded necklace with a pendant, and his hands are folded in his lap. Before the throne, a low golden stand holds offerings and small dishes. Four people kneel with palms pressed together in front of him: two shaved-headed men and a man with short hair in white dhotis and white shirts with maroon-trimmed cloth, and two women in white sarees, one wearing a yellow blouse. A microphone stand stands at the right edge. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a beaded necklace and a seated position on a golden throne, consistent with the page's description of a discourse.2011-02-22A seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, at the centre of a decorated stage. Before him, four devotees in white dhotis and shawls kneel in anjali with folded palms, while one woman in white with a gold border kneels and another in a yellow top sits at the right. Brick-patterned backdrop, orange and red woven matting, pink, white, yellow and orange balloons, and orange and yellow flower garlands decorate the set. Brass offering plates with flowers and fruit sit at the front, and a microphone stands at the right.2011-02-22A 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 man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests beneath a golden canopy. He wears a red-and-white rudraksha mala, red bead necklace, gold armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap. Around the throne, several white-clad devotees sit on the orange floor; one holds a small vessel and another holds a plate, while flower garlands in green, red and yellow hang beside orange drapes. A backdrop shows a temple-style painted image. The seated man's identity is not established from appearance; he is a seated figure on a throne in a satsang or puja setting.2011-02-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers arcs over the throne, and the backdrop is a floral wall of yellow, orange and blue. In front, a gold tray holds fruit and flowers. Two women in cream and orange-red saris with hands pressed in prayer kneel at left, and two men in white dhotis with red borders kneel at right, one with hands folded. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklace, cues consistent with the Swamiji description, so the identification is probable from appearance.2011-03-04A photograph of a seated man in white dhoti and shawl on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a gold canopy umbrella, eyes closed, hands folded. He wears rudraksha malas and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. Before the throne, several men and women in white ritual clothes sit on the floor; a bare-chested shaven-headed priest holds a ritual object and a woman in white with a gold border holds a small plate. Orange drapes, garlands of marigolds and a painted temple backdrop surround the stage, and a tray with flowers sits at the throne's base.2011-02-12A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a golden throne with red cushions, eyes closed. In front of him a group of devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with yellow shawls, some bald-headed, receiving or offering from silver plates and trays arranged on the ground. A golden ornate stand with fruit sits beside the throne, a carved stone deity murti is set in a niche behind, and red-and-white striped pillars and an orange wall frame the courtyard. The scene reads as a padapuja, with devotees honouring the seated teacher.2010-08-06February 15 20112011-02-15