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A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and saffron-orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and sits with closed eyes and hands clasped in his lap on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, against a dark blue curtain. In front, two women in white and orange-red dupattas and a man in a white kurta with a shaved head kneel with bowed heads, a plate of offerings with fruit sits on a gold table nearby. Appearance is consistent with the Swamiji candidate, with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, so the identity is probable.

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October 08 20102010-10-08October 07 20102010-10-07A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne with carved gold backrest, eyes closed, against a navy blue curtain. A shaved-headed man in white clothes stands before the throne, while several women in white and yellow or red saris with gold borders kneel and offer flowers or garlands on a gold platform. A brass tray with fruit and small vessels sits on a gold side table at left. a person (appearance-based label): the seated figure shows several cues of the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne, but the head is short-haired, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-08A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl and a long gold bead necklace, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and armrests. Behind him a large red-and-pink backdrop shows a painted figure in blue and a decorated shrine with garlands. Two partially visible people sit in white at the lower edge of the frame, one with a shaved head in the foreground. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a gold bead necklace on a throne, which is a probable Swamiji appearance in person.2010-10-07A man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a saffron-orange robe sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and cushioned armrests. A rudraksha mala of dark beads hangs on his chest and his palms are pressed together in front of him. Two people's heads are visible at the lower edge in the foreground. Behind him are large backdrop images of standing deities in red and pink garments, a decorated pillar, a lit oil lamp stand, and a bowl of fruit at left. A throne-seated figure giving satsang with a fruit offering and devotees in attendance.2010-10-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a black rudraksha mala necklace and a red bindi on his forehead, with long dark hair falling past his shoulders. Hands rest in his lap. Blurred heads of seated devotees appear in the foreground, and fruit sits on a gold-trimmed table at left. Behind the throne are floral garlands and a stone carving. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala match the cues the page associates with a person, while the throne and setting fit a satsang seat.2010-10-29October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a gilded canopy overhead. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders and bare chest, a red-and-maroon border, a tall rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha mala are the qualifying cues, and he is seated in the central role on the throne. Two people in white garments sit facing him from the lower left and right, and a bald man in white is at the far left edge. In front of the throne are a gold-leaf decorated platform with pink flowers, incense sticks and offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a large painted backdrop shows a deity in red and gold.2011-02-02October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon border and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a golden canopy hung with leaf-shaped pendants. A red bindi marks his forehead. He rests his hands clasped in his lap and gazes forward. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and orange and white flower arrangements decorate the sides. In front, three seated devotees in white clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing him. Before the throne, a gilded offering tray holds pink lotus flowers and incense sticks. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure with stone pillars fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a long-haired appearance consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Several devotees sit in the foreground facing him, including a shaved-headed young man in orange with white tilak, and women with long hair, one in a white sari with gold border. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture with a figure in blue and red, brass lamps, and a bowl of bananas on a side table. The setting appears to be a satsang. Given the page's reference to a person and the throne and rudraksha cues, the seated figure is a person presiding in a satsang with devotees.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair swept back wears an orange-saffron shawl over an orange sleeveless top and a long rudraksha mala. He sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on a pink upholstered throne with ornate gold carved back panels. A red-brown tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him hang a dark navy curtain and a large orange-and-red banner. On the left stands a gold-framed ornament and a tray of coloured sweets on a wooden table. Probable Swamiji cues include the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in meditation on the throne.2010-10-09