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Photo of a figure seated in meditation on an ornate gold throne (peetha) flanked by carved golden lion heads, with a leopard-skin cloth draped over the seat. The seated person wears a rust-red and maroon robe, a dark rudraksha mala over the chest, a gold necklace, and a red vertical mark on the forehead; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Their eyes are closed and hands rest in lap in dhyana mudra. A tall gold staff with a curved top stands to the left. Red hanging lamps and carved stone pillars frame the stage backdrop. The figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha and gold adornment consistent with a Swamiji candidate, so the appearance-based label applies.

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A seated man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-skin cushion, flanked by two silver-toned lion sculptures. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, a gold chain, and a red tilak on his forehead, and holds a tall silver staff topped with a serpent-hood finial. Behind him a large embossed gold panel features a deity murti-like motif with a halo. Purple stage lighting and red ornamental structures frame the scene.2017-12-17 +1 copiesJuly 06 20132013-07-06A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a wrapped dhoti and bare upper torso sits in padmasana on a large ornate gold throne with carved lion heads on each side and a leopard-skin cushion beneath him. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and a gold staff leans beside the throne. Purple and blue stage lights and red banners frame the scene. a person is seated on the throne, smiling, with hands resting in his lap. The image is a photograph of a stage setup.2017-12-17A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne. He wears a rust-orange shawl wrapped over one shoulder and has a white horizontal tilak with a red dot on his forehead, a red bracelet on one wrist. The golden throne has a sunburst-like carved back and two gold lion figures flanking it, with leopard-print cushions at its sides and dark red curtains behind. He appears to be in meditation or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange shawl and ornate throne are cues for the spiritual leader, shown in person.2017-09-20 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a short beard, wearing a rust-orange draped garment over bare shoulders and a red-and-gold tilak on his forehead, sits cross-legged with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on an ornate gold throne. The gold throne has a large sunburst-style backrest with a cobra-hood canopy above and carved lions at its base, flanked by two gold lion statues on the sides. A silver trident stands to the left in front of red draped curtains, and a leopard-print cushion rests on the seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rust-orange garment and a throne-setting consistent with the page, so this is an in-person candidate in meditation.2017-09-20 +1 copiesA seated man with eyes closed sits in meditation on an ornate golden throne with a carved golden canopy and golden lion figures at the sides, with a leopard-print cushion and red curtains behind. He wears a rust-orange wrap, a long gold necklace and a red-and-gold tilak on his forehead, and holds a silver staff topped with a serpent. a person, seated in a throne setting as a satsang speaker, with appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and orange robes.2017-09-04August 30 20172017-08-30 +1 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesJuly 06 20132013-07-06A seated man in a red-orange turban with a gold ornament and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, hands pressed together in a greeting. Red-brown rudraksha malas hang across his chest and arms, and a gold necklace is visible. Behind him are garlands of yellow and red flowers and a decorated gold-and-orange canopy. A microphone stand stands before him, indicating a discourse setting.2017-10-19A bearded man with long dreadlock-style hair sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne flanked by carved silver lion figures and a silver arched backrest. He wears a red-orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead, and raises his right hand in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A silver cup and small silver vessels sit on a low table beside him, and a leopard-print cloth lies on the seat. Colourful stage lighting glows behind. The page indicates a discourse event, and the appearance-based cues (long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace, ornate throne) fit the Swamiji candidate, so this is a probable identification. He is the only visible person.2017-12-17 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne with lion-shaped armrests and a leopard-print cushion, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears an orange-red robe, a gold necklace with a large gold pendant, a rudraksha mala, gold bangles and a gold waist belt, with a white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. A silver staff stands beside the throne against a blue moon-like backdrop. a person is shown in this ceremonial setting, with the orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments as the distinguishing cues.2018-01-05