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A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion beneath a red and crystal-fringed canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing with his hand. A man-made brass-and-gold table with a tray and a small vessel sits in front of him. Beside the throne, a woman in white sari with a rudraksha mala sits and gestures, and another woman in white stands behind, hands folded. Golden trident-topped standards flank the throne, with gold-trimmed yellow drapery and potted plants. Several bald-headed people in saffron are partly visible at the lower left, and a brass oil lamp stands on the left. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala and gold-trimmed saffron robe and is seated on a ceremonial throne as the speaker.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a bindi-like mark on his forehead sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a red and gold canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Behind him, a yellow drape hangs from the canopy, with golden trident staffs and ceremonial fans on either side. Four standing attendants in white dhotis, two with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white shirt and a shawl, watch from the left and centre. A small brass lamp and a metal offering tray with leaves sit beside the throne, with a potted plant nearby. In the foreground, a woman in a saffron-coloured sari and other devotees are seen from behind, facing the dais in a discourse setting. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, seated in discourse.2016-07-12July 12 20162016-07-12A man with long swept-back hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, smiling broadly while holding a microphone. He wears an orange-red saffron robe, a draped orange shawl, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and gold armbands. Gold lion sculptures flank the throne, and a silver tray with a small offering and a copper vessel sits in front. Two women in gold-bordered saris sit to the right, one laughing, and blurred heads of audience members fill the foreground. Gold umbrellas hang overhead and a pedestal fan stands at left. The setting is a satsang or discourse hall.2017-03-14A 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.2011-02-02A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a maroon border sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, beneath a gold canopy with leaf-shaped hangings. He wears long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark, and a long rudraksha mala, holding a small sheet of paper in one hand and a microphone in the other as he speaks. Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. Flanking the throne are brass oil lamps with flames, and a bouquet of orange and white flowers sits to the right. In front, several people in white and cream clothing sit on the floor with their backs partly turned, one wearing a yellow and green sash, and offerings with flowers are placed before the throne. Behind is a large backdrop showing a painted deity and temple pillars.2011-02-02A seated man in a deep orange-red robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved elephant reliefs before a gold-latticed backdrop and a multicoloured umbrella. A bare-chested assistant? No: he wears a saffron wrap and a red mala, with a tilak on his forehead, and holds a small silver bowl on his lap. Two women in white sarees and white head coverings kneel at a silver vessel to the right, with a third woman in white seated at left. Devotees' heads in the foreground face the throne across a white cloth and striped mat. Gold trident-topped stands flank the throne. A small gold sculpture sits before the dais, and a fan stands at left.2017-07-03A seated satsang in a wood-panelled hall. A man in orange-red robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold and red canopy, holding a microphone and smiling. Men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand behind him, and rows of women in orange and red sarees sit on a red carpet and green mat, some with long braids and flowers in their hair. Brass ceremonial items flank the throne. Copyright text and a source credit appear in the lower-left corner.2016-07-12A man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Before the throne, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border sits on the floor facing him, and two women in orange saris sit to the right, one holding a small object. Tall gold oil lamps stand at the sides, a beaded curtain hangs behind, and fruit and flowers rest at the base of the throne. The throne is a clear focal point. Appearance-based identification is uncertain; the seated man shows saffron robes and a rudraksha mala but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2011-02-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, under a gold fringed canopy. He wears an orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold-bordered orange cloth at the waist, bare feet, and long dark hair with a swept-back style; he smiles and rests one arm on the throne's armrest. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded, and a woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala holds her hand near her face. Another man stands at right in white with gold-bordered cloth and a beaded necklace. Blurred heads of seated onlookers, one with light hair, appear in the foreground. Gold-leaf statues and draped white cloth fill the background.2016-04-16A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a maroon border sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a gold canopy, holding a microphone and a sheet of paper while reading aloud. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead; his hair is long and swept back, a distinctive cue consistent with a person. Flanking the throne are brass oil lamps with lit wicks and orange and white flower arrangements. Three people sit on the floor in front of the throne in white traditional clothing, one with a yellow shawl, with their backs to the camera, and a silver tray with pink flowers sits before the throne. A large devotional backdrop of a temple-style deity scene fills the background.2011-02-02October 23 20152015-10-23August 05 20142014-08-05