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A seated figure in saffron-orange draped robes sits on a red-upholstered throne before an ornate gold arched backdrop carved with floral and lion-like motifs. The figure leans back with head tilted upward and eyes closed, hands resting on the knees, wearing a long dark rudraksha mala, a gold-toned ear stud and a gold necklace at the neck. A small book rests on the left armrest. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan setting.

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July 05 20122012-07-05A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala leans back with head tilted upward and eyes closed, smiling, on a red-cushioned seat. Behind him stands an ornate gold arched throne backdrop with intricate carved floral and figurative relief. A white headband is visible on his forehead, and a gold armband rests near his waist. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan hall with a white draped wall. The page does not identify him as a person, and no appearance-based identification is made.2012-07-05A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved, repoussé golden backdrop and a deep red velvet cushion. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a thin gold border, a long rudraksha mala draped across his chest, a gold ceremonial necklace, a bangle on his wrist, and a white vibhuti marking with a red bindi on his forehead, plus a head-mounted microphone. Gold lion-shaped armrest carvings frame the seat, and dark maroon drapes fill the background.2013-02-24A seated man in eyes-closed meditation sits cross-legged on a red and black zebra-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-leaf carved throne back with lion-like motifs. He wears a rust-orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead, with his hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments match the visible cues, shown here in meditation on a throne. Bare feet and offerings such as flower or sweets sit at the lower edges of the frame.2013-07-17A seated man with long dark hair and a small red tilak on his forehead sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He wears an orange saffron shawl over a sleeveless orange garment and a long mala of dark rudraksha beads. Fruit is partly visible at the lower left. The page indicates a Pada Puja event, but no ritual action is visible beyond the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a throne, and he is the seated person of honour in the scene.2010-09-20July 05 20122012-07-05A seated man with eyes closed in meditation or satsang, wearing a rust-orange wrap over bare shoulders, a heavy multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold-capped beads, gold bangles and gold hoop earrings, and a red bindi. A small headset microphone is at his face. He sits before an ornate gold-leaf throne with carved arches and a carved lion-like figure at the side. A small gold lion sculpture sits in the lower left and a warm bokeh of lights appears behind. The scene suggests a discourse setting.2013-03-06A seated man in a dark red-brown robe sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin rug before an ornate gilded throne with carved lion heads and foliate arches, set against dark red velvet drapes. He wears a long strand of gold beads around his neck, a red-brown shawl draped over his shoulders, and a red bindi on his forehead, with his hands resting on the armrests. Crystal objects sit on a red table at the left edge.2013-05-15July 10 20122012-07-10A man seated on an ornate golden throne with carved lion heads on each side, against a deep maroon curtain. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple strands of rudraksha beads across his chest, a gold necklace, gold earrings, a red bindi and a headset microphone, with a bottle of water beside the throne. He speaks while resting one hand on his knee.2013-02-20A seated man in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large arched back carved with lion-like figures. He wears a long rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold beads, a red bindi, small gold earrings, and a wrist bracelet, with a headset microphone at his mouth. His eyes are closed and his hands rest on the gold lion-head armrests, as if in discourse or meditation. He sits on a tiger-striped cloth draped over the dais. Behind him are colourful painted pillars in green, blue and red, and string lights glow in the background.2013-03-06A smiling man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold arched throne backdrop. He wears an orange-red shawl over one shoulder, a long dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and small hoop earrings, with his hands raised in an animated gesture. A small framed picture sits on a red ledge at lower left. The white background and pinkish light suggest a satsang or darshan hall.2012-07-05