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Close-up photograph of a seated person in an orange-saffron kurta and matching orange-brown shawl, lap draped with the fabric. Both hands, one with a ring on its finger, hold a long silver rod with engraved floral scrollwork across the lap. The seat is a deep red cushioned chair trimmed with black and gold patterned fabric and gold-leaf edging. Blurred pink, red and yellow flowers and gold decor fill the background. Only the hands, lap and seat are visible, with the bare feet at the lower left.

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Close-up photograph of a seated person's hands and lap during a satsang. One hand rests on a silver ornate staff or mace with engraved floral patterns and silver bands, while the other hand rests on the orange and gold cloth of the lap. The person wears a red and maroon tiger-striped garment, an orange-brown robe with gold border, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with orange beads over the shoulder. A small gold ring is visible on one finger. The background is blurred dark red and orange drapery.2013-07-15March 05 20132013-03-05Close photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange shawl, with a strand of rudraksha-style beads around the neck. Their hands rest on a silver ritual object, possibly a bowl or vessel, on a draped orange cloth over a purple cushion. Only the torso, hands and lap are visible; the face is out of frame. Purple and gold drapery forms the background, with a blurred silver-toned object at upper left.2011-01-22Close-up photo of a seated person in saffron-orange robes, with bare feet and a red cloth beneath them. The person's hand grips a long, ornately engraved silver rod with spiral floral patterns, held across the lap. A second hand gestures blurred at upper left against a soft beige wall with a hanging terracotta pot. Only the lower body, hands and rod are visible; the face is not shown.2011-12-09Close-up photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a red velvet throne-like seat with gold-edged gilded frame. The person wears orange-saffron robes draped over the seat, and a silver staff with ornate carved handle rests against the cushion. A red patterned cushion sits in the lower right. The figure is only partially visible, showing legs and feet, with no face shown. Peetha/throne setting suggests a ceremonial seating context.2012-04-27A seated figure in an orange saffron robe drapes the cloth over the lap, with one bare hand resting on an ornate gold ceremonial staff decorated with ringed bands and a pointed tip. The seat is upholstered in red fabric with dark zebra-stripe patterning. Only the torso, arms and hand are visible; the face is cropped out of the frame. The figure's identity is not established from appearance, so the person is described by role as a seated sannyasi holding a gold staff.2009-12-17December 09 20112011-12-09September 23 20112011-09-23July 06 20102010-07-06Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red velvet cushion, with an ornate silver staff or rod with engraved floral and scroll patterns standing against the ankle. A person in a leopard-print garment and red and white beaded necklaces sits above, partially visible at the top edge. Background shows a silver-toned textured surface. The foot appears to belong to a seated figure during a public talk or ceremony.2019-11-23Close photo of a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion. The person wears a rust-red robe with a gold-edged border, a rudraksha mala with a gold ornamental pendant, and red-and-gold beaded bracelets on both wrists. One hand holds an ornate silver staff or rod across the lap, while the other rests on the thigh. A green plant and a red backdrop are behind. The face is not visible. Appearance cues are limited to clothing and malas, so identity is uncertain.2017-06-20August 29 20122012-08-29