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A seated figure on an ornate gold-framed red throne at night, wearing a sky-blue wrap, multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, and a red bindi, with long curly hair. Four men in white dhoti and shawl with gold beaded malas sit around him: one at left holds a small book and speaks into a microphone, two in the foreground wear glasses, and one at right sits near flowers. Painted floral and bird-motif pillars and an orange flag frame the scene. The throne-seated figure has distinctive long hair, ornate necklaces and a blue wrap, a person cue, but the appearance is not conclusive.

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October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushioned seat and carved gold frame. The central figure wears a sky-blue draped garment, multiple strands of white beads and a long pendant necklace, with a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair swept back; the figure's presentation with long hair, ornate clothing and beads is a probable Swamiji cue, and the figure is seated with hands folded in the lap. Two gold oil lamps with flames stand on either side of the throne, and a pink flower offering and incense sticks appear at the bottom. Five shaved-headed devotees in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls sit facing the throne with hands folded in anjali. Behind is a large painted backdrop of temple pillars and deity murtis.2011-02-08A photograph of a satsang-style ritual setting. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing a turquoise-blue wrap, multiple white beaded necklaces and long dark hair, raises one hand mid-gesture as he speaks. He appears to be the probable Swamiji by appearance, based on the long swept-back hair, ceremonial necklaces and blue ornate clothing. Around him, five shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with red borders sit on the floor holding small silver ritual vessels and cups, some raising them. A small table at left holds fruit, flowers and a brass lamp. A blue curtain hangs behind and a person is visible through a window at upper right.2011-02-08A seated man in a blue dhoti-style wrap and multiple white and pearl necklaces sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a gold pendant, with a long dark rudraksha-style necklace visible. Six shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit with hands joined in prayer in the foreground. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and pink flowers and incense sticks lie on a gold stand before them. The backdrop shows painted temple pillars in red and gold. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, bindi, multiple pearl and gold necklaces and a blue wrap on the throne.2011-02-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a turquoise-blue garment and multiple beaded necklaces, with long dark hair swept back and hands resting in lap. Before him, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style clothes with red-and-white borders and rudraksha malas kneel in a semicircle; one central man holds a small object in cupped hands and chants while others look on. A side table holds fruit and flowers, and a microphone stands nearby in a plain room with pink walls and maroon curtains.2011-02-08A seated man in a blue robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing layered white and blue beaded necklaces, a red bindi and long dark hair swept back, with hands folded in his lap. Before him, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti and shawl sit with palms pressed together in prayer, and brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the throne. Pink flowers and incense sticks rest on a gold offering tray in front, with a painted temple backdrop behind.2011-02-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, hands folded in lap, wearing a sky-blue draped garment and multiple strands of white and beaded necklaces, with a red bindi on the forehead. Flanking the throne are tall brass oil lamps with lit flames. Four shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with red borders sit in front with palms pressed together in anjali, and a low table holds incense sticks and pink flowers. Behind is a painted temple backdrop with columns and red drapes. The seated men are devotees.2011-02-08A seated figure in a blue-turquoise dhoti-style wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) in front of a backdrop of painted temple pillars and deity imagery. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, and multiple white beaded malas around the neck, with hands folded in the lap. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the throne. In the foreground, several bare-chested men in white ceremonial cloths with red borders sit facing the throne; one reaches toward a brass tray holding flowers and offerings, appearing to perform padapuja. Strips of cloth, incense and a flower-decorated platter are visible. A golden canopy with hanging tassels is above the throne.2011-02-08A seated figure in a turquoise-blue cloth with long dark hair and layered white and blue beaded necklaces sits on a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, while several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls sit before him. Some kneel or sit with palms pressed together in anjali, one with a tilak on his forehead, and bowls of fruit and flowers rest on the gold table at the left. A rudraksha mala hangs on one devotee's chest. The room has pale pink walls, a dark red curtain and a small window. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in blue cloth with long hair and beaded necklaces.2011-02-08A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a turquoise-blue wrap, a white beaded necklace and multiple strands of white beads, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions. A small table in front holds fruit, flower garlands and a microphone. Before him, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with red-and-white borders sit on the floor with hands folded in anjali; the two central men wear rudraksha malas and one chants with eyes closed. The scene resembles a satsang discourse with disciples in prayer posture.2011-02-08A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne wears a turquoise-blue garment, with long dark hair swept back and layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces; he sits at a gilded table with flowers and fruit. Around him in front, several shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth kneel and sit in prayer, several with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, one with a tilak. A microphone and a small brass vessel rest on the table. The background is a pale wall, a mirror and maroon curtains. Pada puja gathering. The seated figure matches the Swamiji cues of long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha-style necklaces on a throne, so he is a probable candidate.2011-02-08A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-footed arms, hands folded in his lap. He wears a turquoise-blue draped garment, layered white and clear beaded necklaces, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side of the throne. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red borders sit with palms pressed together, facing him. Microphones are visible at the lower right and a red and gold backdrop behind. The scene resembles a seated satsang or discourse.2011-02-08