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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, barefoot. He wears orange saffron robes and rudraksha mala beads around his neck. Before him on a small gold pedestal sit pink flower offerings. Behind him stands a stone shrine with carved pillars and a deity murti with a crown and trident-like emblem, flanked by gold lamp stands and red and orange draped cloth. A microphone stand is at his side. Green trees and a metal railing frame the open-air pavilion.

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A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, bare feet resting on a golden tray with pink flower petals. He wears a long dark braid and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of a seated goddess and a standing deity garlanded with marigolds, flanked by golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars. Orange drapes frame the open-air pavilion, and a microphone stand stands at right. The scene suggests a temple satsang or darshan setting.2010-11-02November 02 20102010-11-02A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling and seated before a microphone stand. Behind him stands a shrine with gilded deity murtis draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers, flanked by carved stone pillars, brass lamp stands and a small framed image. Orange curtains frame the open-air stage, with green foliage beyond. No other people are visible.2010-09-22November 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a temple shrine. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and rests one hand on the armrest while holding a long metal rod or pointer. Pink flowers and a brass tray sit on the floor in front of the throne. Behind him, a red-curtained shrine holds a pair of deity murtis, adorned with marigold and rose garlands, flanked by brass lamps and gold kalasha-style lamp stands. Grey stone carvings frame the sanctum and a potted plant is visible at the left. The floor is wet.2010-11-02A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders. A microphone stand is positioned beside him. Behind him stands a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery, holding two deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. Golden lamp stands flank the scene, carved stone pillars rise on either side, and an orange cloth hangs at the left edge amid green foliage. The seated man is the only physical person visible. A throne and a marigold garland are placed in front of the seat.2010-11-09A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, one hand raised in blessing. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a deity murti adorned with red and white garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands and carved grey stone pillars with orange drapes. a person appears to be the seated speaker, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and the throne setting, with hair swept back. No other people are visible.2010-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a temple shrine, with hands pressed together in namaste. He wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and is barefoot; a microphone stand stands in front. Behind him stands a shrine with two large deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolored garlands, flanked by brass lamps and kalasha-style ornaments. A saffron curtain hangs at the left edge and a striped mat lies on the floor. Red and gold carved pillars frame the shrine. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, given his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and throne seating, with his role as a speaker at the satsang on the throne.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with hands raised in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of a goddess in red and orange garments, garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. Gilded side tables and a saffron cloth hanging at the left complete the scene. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and seated on a gilded throne, presenting a discourse in an ashram setting; the in-person label is based on these appearance cues alone.2010-10-30A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone with one hand raised in a gesture. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands of orange and yellow flowers, flanked by carved stone pillars and decorative lamp stands. Red curtains frame the shrine, and a small figure stands in a niche on the right. The man is barefoot and the stage floor is covered with a woven mat. A distinctive combination of long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala is visible on the speaker, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is not a confirmed identification.2010-09-22A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open-sided pavilion, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala. He is barefoot, resting his feet on a red footstool. Beside him is a small brass lamp stand and a tray of offerings. To his left, a gold-decorated deity murti is garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers, with a small saffron-robed figure statue nearby. Behind is an orange-and-white striped wall and stone pillars with carvings. A microphone stands in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha mala match the presentation, seated in the honoured position of a satsang.2010-11-07A man sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions in front of a temple shrine. He wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and has long dark hair. His hands rest in his lap and his bare feet rest on a gold tray. Two gold tray sets hold fruit, flowers, and small steel bowls of offerings, with pink lotus blossoms. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in a yellow-gold cloth with garlands of marigold and red-orange flowers, and gold oil lamps line the shrine. Red curtains and a gate with black stone carvings frame the scene.2010-11-03