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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a large circular ornamented back, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a deep red robe, a long red rudraksha mala with a gold-trimmed saffron shawl draped over his lap, a gold necklace, a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead. A silver trident stands to the left against a marble-patterned wall, and carved wooden side tables flank the throne. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable): he has long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas, with a throne and red robes as supporting cues.

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December 26 20152015-12-26A man with swept-back dark hair and a white vertical tilak with a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved halo-shaped back. He wears a red-maroon robe over the shoulder, a red-brown rudraksha mala with a gold pendant necklace, and an orange-gold border on his lower wrap. A silver trident with a red gem stands to his left, and a gold-carved chair and marble-patterned wall form the backdrop. He appears to be giving a teaching or talk to an audience not visible in the frame.2015-12-26Photo of a seated man with eyes closed in meditation at night, before an ornate gilded throne-back with repoussé floral and scroll carving. He wears a dark red-brown cloth draped over his shoulder, a red and pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces. A white horizontal tilak with a red dot marks his forehead, and his hair is swept up. A silver trident stands at the left edge beside a water bottle. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, and the appearance cues include the ornate gold regalia, rudraksha mala and swept-back hair.2016-03-02 +1 copiesA man with swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-embossed throne back. He wears a maroon-red robe, a rudraksha mala of brown beads draped over his shoulders, a white-painted forehead with a red dot, and a beaded wristband. Eyes closed, he holds his hands on his knees. A microphone stand and green leafy foliage appear at the right edge. a person cues: swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and saffron-red ceremonial robes seated on a throne, though the page indicates he was not at this event, so identity is uncertain.2016-05-09A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gilt backrest, wearing a red-maroon robe draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala with ornamental necklace, and a white and red forehead marking. He raises one open hand mid-gesture as if speaking. A silver trident stands to his left, and a leopard-print cushion rests beneath him. Behind is a marble-patterned backdrop with wood panelling. Swamiji (probable): the figure shows long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial dress, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event. One person is visible.2015-12-26March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesDecember 26 20152015-12-26A man with long dark hair and a white vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a large carved gold backrest, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a rust-orange wrap draped over his shoulders and chest, with a red-orange dhoti, and a red-and-black wrist cord. Two red cushions support his arms. A gold figurine of a standing female attendant with raised hand stands at right, and a gold statue hand appears at left. The scene appears to be a seated satsang or meditation session on a stage with red drapes. Swamiji (probable): long hair, rust-orange robes, and forehead markings on a throne-like seat.2017-05-18A smiling man with short dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved circular back, against a marble-panelled backdrop. He wears a deep red robe draped over his shoulder, a long rudraksha mala with red beads, and a gold necklace. His bare feet are visible, and red flowers sit on the throne's side. a person appears to be the person seated on the throne; the appearance cues are a red robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with the throne setting but no printed name in view.2015-12-26May 10 20172017-05-10A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with floral and scrollwork carving. He holds a silver trident in his raised right hand while his left hand is held in a mudra near his chest, eyes closed. He has long dark hair, a white forehead marking with a red bindi, and a shawl draped over bare shoulders. Golden figurative statues and a golden lamp stand flank the throne against deep red drapery.2017-05-18A man with shoulder-length dark hair and a red vertical tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged with eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, a five-hooded cobra canopy above him. He wears a maroon-red unstitched robe, a long brown rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, and a thin gold chain, holding a rudraksha mala in his right hand. Behind him a bronze-toned relief carving shows a multi-armed deity holding a staff. A microphone stand is visible at right. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated in meditation, with long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate throne cues. The photo is a sangha meeting setting.2016-05-19