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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, wearing a long beaded gold necklace. Behind him, a red and white striped wall hangs with orange drapery. Three people sit on the floor at right: a woman in orange shawl, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and gold necklace with a vibhuti-marked forehead holding a small metal bowl, and another woman in orange shawl holding a bowl. Their posture suggests a ritual or satsang setting.

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A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklaces and a sash, sits eyes closed with hands folded on a red and gold ornate throne with a golden armrest. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes with tilak and a gold necklace holds a small metal bowl, while a woman in orange and a young woman in orange shawl sit on the floor. Red and white striped pillars and an orange curtain form the hall backdrop. Audience members are partly visible at the lower edge of the frame.2010-11-06A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange clothing and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded. Around him, a group of devotees sit or kneel with hands in anjali: a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare chest, a man in orange cloth, and several women in saris seated in front with their backs to the camera. Brass plates in front of them hold fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. Dhoti-clad and robed devotees sit in front of a darshan-style setting, with a gold-trimmed container beside the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, with his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on a throne, and the page indicates his presence.2010-11-03October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and an orange shawl sits eyes closed on a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, with a long gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace on his chest. Hands are folded in his lap. Behind him stands an ornate golden arch and a golden lion-faced ornament. To the right, a priest in white dhoti with a white vibhuti forehead mark and white sacred thread sits with palms joined beside a woman in a yellow sari with folded hands and another woman in orange. Gold ceremonial staffs and a multicoloured garland hang near the throne. A satsang-style gathering with devotees seated at lower left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, against a backdrop of gold-framed garlands and a golden deity image. Around him, devotees in white dress kneel and sit on the floor before silver and gold plates holding pink lotus flowers, oil lamps and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head and mala presses his palms together, and women in white and yellow sit with hands in anjali.2010-11-19A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a white and orange flower garland around his neck, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A woman in white and yellow sari kneels to his right, also with palms joined and gold bangles on her wrists. In the foreground, silver plates holding offerings and a pile of gold-coloured items sit on the floor, with partially visible seated devotees at the lower left and bottom edge. Behind them are red-and-white painted pillars, an orange curtain and a tray of bananas and flowers. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a garland, seated on a throne with devotees honouring him.2010-08-01A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a dark blue curtain. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a red bindi, and layered gold and beaded necklaces including a gold pendant. Several people with their backs to the camera, some in white and one in red, are seen in the foreground facing him. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and is seated on a throne, presented as the speaker of the gathering.2011-01-23October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded, his long swept-back hair visible. In front of the throne, several devotees sit on the ground around brass plates with flowers, pink lotus blossoms, fruit and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red border and a woman in an orange shawl and green sari hold and arrange the pink flowers. A man bare-chested in white dhoti kneels at the front with a gold chain, and a child in white sits at the lower edge. Behind the throne is a red-and-white striped wall and a wooden board with writing.2010-11-03A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. In the foreground, the backs of several seated devotees are visible, some in white garments and one in red, facing the throne during a satsang or meditation session. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing, gold malas and throne fit the Swamiji candidate profile, so this is an in-person figure on a throne during a teaching session. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop, and a purple logo appears at the lower left.2011-01-23A seated man in an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, eyes lowered and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold ceremonial necklace is not visible on him, but his appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Before him, several people in white dhotis and orange or white garments sit on the floor with silver puja plates, one holding a plate of offerings. The throne is set against an orange and white striped wall with a black board and a small flower pot. Fruit and flower offerings sit on a tray on a side table beside the throne. This appears to be a temple pada puja and morning satsang setting.2010-11-02A photograph inside a temple hall with orange and red striped walls and a black notice board above. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded in front of him. Three of the shawl and mala details suggest a candidate who may be a person. Several people in white dhotis sit on the floor in the foreground holding brass lamps and a silver tray with fruit, flowers and a pink petal offering, while a woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp. A small wooden table beside the throne holds apples and offerings. Smoke rises from the lamps.2010-11-02