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A smiling person with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne framed by gold carved panels and red and yellow flower garlands. They wear a red saree with thin gold stripes and a gold border, a gold-bead mala necklace, and gold armlets, with a bare shoulder. To the right stands a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top beside a colourful flower backdrop. One person is visible in the photograph.

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair and a red bindi, smiling and resting his hands on his lap. He wears a red and gold silk garment with a gold-striped border, a long strand of white beads and gold beads, and gold armlets. Behind him is an ornate gold throne-back carved with decorative motifs, beside a brass oil lamp topped with a bird finial and a wall of red, yellow, purple and green flower garlands. The man's appearance is compatible with the Swamiji (probable) label from the page's Nithya Satsang context, with cues of long hair, ornate red-and-gold clothing, a gold necklace and a seat of honour.2011-10-31 +1 copiesPhotoAlbum +1 copiesOctober 31 20112011-10-31A smiling person with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion or mythical animal motifs, with garlands of red and yellow flowers behind. The person wears a red and gold silk garment with striped border, layered gold beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while the other rests in the lap. A tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands at right beside a tray of offerings.2011-10-31A smiling person sits on an ornate gold throne with intricate repoussé carving and a crown-like arched backrest, garlanded with red and yellow flowers. The seated figure wears a red and gold striped silk garment with a gold-bordered wrap, multiple strands of beaded necklaces, gold armlets and a red kumkum dot on the forehead, with long swept-back dark hair. Hands are raised in greeting. To the right stands a brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped finial, its wick lit, in front of a floral backdrop of purple, yellow and red blooms.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31A seated man in red and gold ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with carved lion and bird motifs and a border of red, yellow and pink flower garlands. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, a gold necklace of beads, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-and-gold silk shawl over his shoulders. He raises one hand and points while speaking. Beside the throne stands a tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, and marigolds and other flowers lie on the dais in front. Behind is a large deity image adorned with a rainbow of flower garlands.2011-10-31A seated man in red and gold ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like side panels and red and yellow flower garlands. He wears a red bindi, a gold-toned beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red silk garment with gold striping and green border. He smiles and holds his palms together in front of his chest. To the right, a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial stands beside a large deity murti wrapped in colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Marigold and other flowers lie on the dais.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with lion figures and a red cushion, in front of a backdrop of yellow and red marigold garlands and multicoloured flower arrangements. He wears a green and gold striped silk garment over bare shoulders, with a red and orange beaded mala necklace, matching beaded bangles on his upper arms and wrists, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest together in his lap. Green leaves and fruit offerings and a small gold flag-like ornament are placed nearby. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse stage.2011-10-29