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A seated man with eyes closed sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage. He wears a rust-brown turban, a rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, and his hands rest on the armrests. Behind him a gold-framed backdrop shows a deity murti with a crescent moon and trident-like staff, flanked by tall ceremonial oil lamps, potted green plants, a golden trident standing at left, and red draping. A metal railing and small offering bowls sit in the foreground. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based): long hair under turban, saffron-brown robe and ornate gold necklaces, seated on a throne as presiding figure.

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February 22 20172017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits eyes closed in meditation on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armbands, and a microphone stands before him. Behind the throne hangs a gold drape with a deity murti adorned with flowers and a crown. A gold trident leans at left, brass oil lamps flank the stage, and potted green plants and red curtains frame the setting.2017-02-22A seated man in a maroon-brown robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a red curtain and a gold-framed backdrop with a deity murti above. He wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a long multi-strand gold necklace, a gold pendant and gold armlets, and his hands rest in a meditative pose. A microphone stand stands before him. A gold trident stands at left, decorative flag banners with painted elephant motifs hang at the sides, brass oil lamps and potted plants surround the platform, and white offering packets sit at the base. The seated man has distinctive ceremonial adornments and a throne setting, matching the page's account of a Shiva Deeksha event, so he is a probable appearance-based candidate for a person, seated in person.2017-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20172017-02-22A bearded man in a rust-brown turban and matching brown-red robes sits cross-legged on a white and silver ornate throne with a red cushion, barefoot. He wears a long rudraksha mala, multiple gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland, with bangles on his arms. A tall golden trident stands beside him, and a microphone is in front. A brass oil lamp, a cup on a stool and potted green plants surround the platform. Behind him a golden arched canopy frames a deity murti with a crown and a goddess figure. Red drapes and striped decorative poles complete the stage. a person: the seated man in ornate robes, mala and gold necklaces is the central figure, presented as the speaker on the throne.2017-02-19A seated man in a saffron-brown robe with a matching shawl wrapped over his shoulders sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold chest ornament, and a rust-coloured turban with a small gold crown. He rests his hands on the armrests. Behind him a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon headdress and a second small figure, backed by a yellow cloth. A trident stands at left, two brass lamps flank the throne, and potted green plants and white heaps of offerings surround the platform on a striped rug. a person in an appearance-based sense, seated in meditation at a Shiva Deeksha setting. Two electric fans flank the scene.2017-02-22February 16 20172017-02-16A man with long dark hair, a trimmed beard and a red bindi sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne on a raised dais. He wears a rust-orange saffron robe and shawl and a long white and red flower garland over a brown rudraksha mala. Behind him stands a golden deity murti, a goddess with multiple arms holding a trident-like staff, framed by gold and yellow drapes. A golden trident stands to his left, brass lamps and potted green plants surround the dais, and a red-and-green patterned carpet covers the floor. a person is seated on the throne, wearing saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a flower garland.2017-02-17March 15 20172017-03-15 +1 copiesA bearded man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange robe with gold-thread borders and a heavy gold pendant necklace over a rudraksha-style mala. He rests his hands on the armrests. Behind him are gold pillars, potted green plants, and two decorated figures with pink and gold garments and crowns. Beside him sits a person in white with an orange shawl. A microphone stand stands before the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, saffron-toned robes and gold necklace.2017-03-18A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching brown turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large gold arched backrest and red cushioned armrests, eyes closed and hands held together at chest level in a meditative gesture. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a gold chest ornament over the robe. Behind him, a gilded shrine niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon crown and a consort figure. Tall brass trident and lamp stands flank the throne, with brass oil lamps, potted plants, clay pots and white cloth bundles on the raised platform, and a red drape fills the background. Swamiji appearance cues: brown turban, gold ornaments and ceremonial brown robe, seated on a throne; labelled probable.2017-02-22 +1 copies