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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of an ornate silver throne with a large decorated arch and a carved deity image at its top. A man seated at center wears a red-orange garment, a rudraksha mala, multiple flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, with a smiling expression. Three figures in the foreground are seen from behind, bare-backed with white body markings, one holding a silver trident staff on the left and another with long grey hair tied back. The background is dark. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the rudraksha mala, flower garlands and tilak cues.

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A photograph taken from behind several bare-backed devotees toward an ornate silver throne (peetha) with a large arched backrest. A bearded man with a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, a red-orange garment and a layered white and pink flower garland with rudraksha beads sits on the throne, appearing to address the gathering. In the foreground a silver trident (trishul) stands at left beside a silver staff, and the figures have white ash markings on their backs. The scene suggests a satsang or formal gathering with the throne as focal point.2018-02-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne (peetha) with a decorated silver backrest and carved lion-shaped armrest, beneath a silver parasol-style canopy with dark background. The seated figure wears a red-orange garment, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, holding a silver trident aloft with one raised hand. Around the throne, a dozen seated devotees face the throne from behind, with bare upper backs, white dhoti-style wraps and sacred threads, several with long braided hair; one on the right wears a light head wrap and tattoo on the back. a person cues: the seated figure has a shaved head, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland with orange-red ornate clothing; appearance-based candidate, identity uncertain. A flower garland hangs at the left of the throne.2018-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated bearded man with long hair, white forehead markings and a red bindi, wearing a gold necklace and red garland, in front of an ornate silver throne with carved floral and lion motifs. Two people in the foreground, seen from behind, wear orange-red robes, one with a long dark braid. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person with long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial dress, presented in a ceremonial setting.2018-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesApril 28 20182018-04-28A photograph of a man seated with eyes closed on an ornate silver throne against a deep red curtain on a stage. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold chain, and a long pink-and-white flower garland draped down to his feet. He has a long dark swept-back hair crown and white horizontal forehead marking. Beside the throne stand silver trident staffs, and a microphone stand is at right. Leopard-print cushions and carved lion figures decorate the seat. A probable Swamiji cues are present: swept-back hair crown, saffron-orange clothing, gold necklace and ceremonial throne seating, so the candidate is in person on stage during a discourse.2018-06-03 +1 copiesMay 31 20182018-05-31May 31 20182018-05-31A photograph of a ceremonial satsang seated before an ornate silver throne with a lion-figure armrest and a silver umbrella canopy against a dark backdrop. A man seated centrally on the throne raises a silver trident in one hand and wears a red garment, a rudraksha-style mala and a garland, with a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees sit with their backs to the camera in white and cream dhotis and saris, some bare-shouldered with gold borders, several holding offerings or lamps. A yellow and white flower garland hangs to the left of the throne.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in saffron-red robes, eyes closed, with a white vibhuti band and red kumkum on the forehead, wearing long rudraksha malas and a white flower garland. Behind him is an ornate silver throne with lion heads and intricate repoussé carvings. In the foreground, the backs of several seated devotees in orange and dark clothing are visible, facing the throne. The figure's appearance with long swept-back hair, ornate malas and saffron robes matches the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji seated on a throne during a satsang-style gathering.2018-02-13May 31 20182018-05-31