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A man sits cross-legged on a red and gold cloth-covered dais, smiling with palms pressed together in a namaste greeting. He has long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead, multiple rudraksha and bead malas around his neck, and a striped tiger-pattern garment over his chest, with orange-red dhoti. Behind him stands an ornate gold peetha throne framed by large gold arches, flanked by a silver trident and a painted deity figure with raised arms. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the stage, with the probable identification based on long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate clothing as presentation cues. A red cloth-draped table with fruit and offerings sits at his left.

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May 13 20132013-05-13A seated man with short dark hair sits cross-legged on a red cloth before an ornate gold throne, palms pressed together in prayer with eyes closed. He wears a rust-orange and tiger-striped cloth around the waist, layered rudraksha malas and a bead garland across the chest, and bangles on his wrists. To the right stand silver trident-shaped staffs, and a painted deity figure with raised arms appears behind the throne. A red tray with fruit and a small brass lamp sit at the lower left.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a zebra-print mat, smiling and raising both hands with palms facing outward in a blessing gesture. He wears a white horizontal forehead band with a red dot, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant necklace. Vases of orange, pink and yellow flowers stand on pink-topped pedestals draped in gold brocade. A gold-framed arch and a silver backdrop frame the scene, and a few people in orange sit at the right edge.2012-09-08February 02 20132013-02-02A seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and tiger-striped sleeveless top sits cross-legged on a red and gold patterned cushion before an ornate gilded throne backed by carved lion figures. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a white beaded necklace, and a red bindi, with a bell-studded bangle on his wrist. Beside him stand a silver trident and a gold crescent-shaped arch. Behind him a golden deity murti holds a sword and a drum. Brass oil lamps sit on the floor at the lower left.2013-05-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with his palms pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. The throne has lion-head armrests and is draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold jewellery and green and orange dhotis stand on either side. Oil lamps and brass lamp stands surround the gold dais, with a red carpet below.2013-05-11October 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesA seated man in reddish-brown ochre robes sits eyes closed on a large ornate golden throne with floral scrollwork and a golden crown-shaped top, in front of deep red draped curtains. He wears a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a red-and-gold beaded mala, a large gold pendant, a diamond-style necklace and red beaded armbands. A golden trident-topped staff stands at the left edge, and golden figurines flank the throne's base. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne, with long hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha-style red beads as cues.2017-07-07 +1 copiesA seated man with dark shoulder-length hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions and a tiger-print cloth at his feet. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, beaded armbands and gold hoop earrings, with a small headset microphone near his mouth. His eyes are closed and his palms are pressed together in namaskar. The gilded arched backdrest carries carved floral and lion motifs. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the presiding role on the throne.2013-06-03 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesMay 26 20132013-05-26 +2 copies