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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with cushions, hands folded in his lap, centred before a painted temple backdrop. Five people in white clothes with yellow shawls kneel and sit in front of the throne, holding small oil lamps and lit wicks toward him in a lamp-offering ritual. A tray with flowers sits on the golden base, and tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the dais. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle with a tilak on the forehead, on a gold throne, and is being honoured by devotees.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-striped border, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead, sitting with hands folded on an ornate gold throne with a tall gilded back. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side. Around the throne, five devotees kneel and sit in white and yellow clothing, several with hands extended toward offerings and small flames on a gold platform, in what appears to be a padapuja or ritual honouring. A carved temple backdrop frames the scene. The seated figure's appearance with saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ornate gold throne and distinctive hair is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-01-26August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, receiving a ritual lamp offering. Several devotees in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls and gold-bordered sarees, kneel on the floor holding lit aarti lamps toward him. A tray with fruit and offerings sits on a golden table beside the throne, and a standing attendant in white appears in the background. The scene reads as an aarti during a satsang, with a camera operator visible at the right edge.2010-09-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions before a shrine decorated with a garlanded deity murti in red and yellow. Around the golden peetha, several devotees in white garments with yellow shawls raise oil lamps and a small brass lamp in an aarti-like puja, while a platter of fruit and offerings sits on the floor. A standing lamp stand and carved stone pillars frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, the cues of the probable identity, and is presented as the central figure on the throne.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap with eyes closed. Around the throne, a group of devotees in white and yellow-trimmed garments raise lit oil lamps toward him; a golden tray of small lamps sits in front. Behind the throne are golden ornamental pillars, fruit offerings, and a gilded deity murti in a shrine. The setting is a stone temple hall with carved panels.2010-08-08October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tray of apples and offerings on a gold table beside him. Several devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit before him, several holding small oil lamps toward the throne in a lamp-offering ritual, one woman in orange robe sits at right. A standing figure in white is visible behind. a person cues: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, appearance-based label only. A purple logo is at top left and a photographer is visible at right edge.2010-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, inside a temple-like hall with gilded decor. Around the base, several devotees in white and cream clothes hold lit oil lamps (aarti) toward him, while brass plates with lamps and fruit offerings sit on golden tables. A man in white with a yellow shawl and a shaved-headed priest with white sacred markings are among the lamp-holders. A purple cloth and small deity murti appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes with rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2010-08-08 +2 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a carved backrest, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his body and a dark rudraksha mala with beads around his neck. His eyes are closed and his hands rest in his lap. In front of the throne, a row of women in white saris with yellow and gold borders sit with their backs to the camera, and a few men in white sit at the edge. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of temple architecture, and a white fan stands at the right. Brass vessels sit on the floor at lower right.2010-11-10August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a red and white bead necklace and a red tilak. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he rests his hands in his lap. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing and shaved-headed priests in white dhotis kneel and sit on the floor, some holding up small flames or lamp offerings toward him. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange drapes with flower garlands frame a backdrop of painted temple architecture. The scene resembles a puja or satsang setting.2011-02-12A photograph of a long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-footed armrests and carved backrest. He wears a red and bead rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and armbands, hands folded in his lap. Orange fringed hangings frame the throne. Below, shaved-headed priests in white and women in white and yellow sit on the gold dais near flower offerings, a small brass plate with incense sticks, and a lamp. A temple backdrop with pillars and deity murti decorates the wall.2011-02-12 +1 copies