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A seated figure in orange dhoti and a maroon-and-gold patterned headpiece with a jewelled ornament, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. The figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, decorated with red roses, yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine flowers, with green ivy and gold drapery overhead. Below the throne sits a red velvet tray covered with flowers. The figure wears a maroon shawl, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha-style mala around the neck; the scene suggests a ceremonial satsang setting. Appearance-based cues such as the ornate headpiece, saffron clothing and jewellery are consistent with a person seated in honour, but identity is uncertain.

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A seated man in orange and saffron clothing sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, framed by red roses and jasmine garlands. He wears an ornate brown-and-gold turban with a peacock-feather motif and a red bindi, with a patterned shawl draped over his shoulders. His palms are pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed, and he wears gold bangles and a rudraksha mala. The image is a photograph of a satsang setting.2011-10-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with red roses, yellow flowers and white jasmine garlands. He wears a red and gold patterned turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, a draped shawl in red and gold, gold armlets and bangles, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. His hands rest folded in his lap and a flower-decorated cushion sits before him. The setting is a satsang hall with a white backdrop and a purple dove emblem at the top left.2011-10-12March 02 20132013-03-02A seated man in yellow ceremonial dress sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. He wears a yellow turban, a yellow wrap and layered gold necklaces, and holds his palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right against a white backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a yellow turban, flowing yellow robes and gold necklaces in a satsang setting, so this is an appearance-based candidate, not a confirmed identity.2010-12-26August 01 20102010-08-01A seated man in yellow and gold ceremonial clothing sits in a golden throne decorated with a rainbow arch of marigold, white and purple flower garlands. He wears a yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders, and a heavy gold necklace with multiple strands. His palms are pressed together in namaste and his eyes are closed. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands to the right, and a gold canopy with red tassels hangs above. a person depiction could not be confirmed from appearance alone; the figure is a person on a throne receiving honour during a satsang.2010-12-26October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat sits with palms pressed together in namaste before the face, eyes closed. He wears a cream and gold turban with a peacock-eye ornament, an orange robe with a green and gold waistband, a cream shawl draped over one shoulder, gold armlets and bracelets, and multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Flowers lie at the base of the throne and in brass bowls on a gold platform. Two seated devotees in the foreground, one in maroon striped shirt and one in teal, face the throne. Behind is a backdrop of red blossoming branches and a yellow sky with a distant mountain. Visible cues include the orange robe, mala necklaces and turban, consistent with Swamiji (probable) on a throne during satsang.2011-09-11A man seated cross-legged on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold carved backrest with lion heads, palms pressed together at the chest in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange-and-gold turban, orange and gold draped robes, a rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial necklace and a gold pendant, multiple gold bangles and armlets, and a red bindi. Gold lion sculptures flank the throne, and gold-skinned deity figures stand at the edges of the frame. A small logo appears at the upper left and a copyright line at the lower right.2013-07-08March 02 20132013-03-02October 12 20112011-10-12May 13 20122012-05-13