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A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne against a starry blue backdrop, smiling with eyes closed. He wears a rust-orange shawl over an orange-brown robe, long pink and white flower garlands and a green-and-gold garland, and a red tilak on his forehead. A man in a striped blue-and-white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, leaning in and touching the seated man's head, holding a small brass vessel and a string of beads. A dark stone statue of a bull and a ceremonial staff appear at the edges. The ritual appears to be a blessing or puja.

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A seated man on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet cushion smiles broadly and gazes to the side. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a long pink and white flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead; his right hand rests on the armrest. A large golden trident stands behind the throne against a dark backdrop, and a silver lion-head armrest and a red cloth draped over the chair are visible. The setting suggests a ceremonial stage or temple dais. a person: the figure wears saffron robes and a flower garland seated on a throne beside a trident, with a bearded face and tilak, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2016-12-12A bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate silver throne with carved floral scrollwork and a red seat cushion. He wears an orange-brown shawl over a rust-red garment, with a red-and-white thread tied on his wrist, a tilak on his forehead, and layered garlands of pink and white flowers with green leaves draped over his shoulders and chest. Behind him stand dark carved stone figures on a blue-lit backdrop, and a silver staff rises at the left edge. The setting is a stage-like ceremonial hall. a person (long swept hair, saffron-orange shawl, garlands, seated on a throne) is the central figure, seated in a teaching or darshan role.2016-12-18a person seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne against a blue starry backdrop with dark rock carvings behind him. He wears an orange-brown shawl over a rust-red garment, a small red forehead mark, a thick necklace of pink and white flower garlands with green leaves, and a red-threaded wristband. He raises one hand in a gesture while speaking. A silver staff stands at the left edge of the frame. The setting suggests a stage discourse at a Sadashivoham programme.2016-12-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and a long-haired, bearded appearance sits on an ornate red and silver throne, wearing a thick garland of pink and white flowers and a small white ornament in his hair. He reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a younger man with shoulder-length brown hair, a white t-shirt and a red-and-beaded rudraksha-style mala, who bows his head and holds his palms together. A standing priest in white clothes and glasses stands at left, and a silver trident-like staff and brass ritual objects stand against a blue backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man is a candidate by long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-flower garland, saffron robes and throne, so the depiction is in person.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 12 20162016-12-12A bearded man with a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate white and red throne with carved silver filigree. He wears a rust-orange shawl over a red garment and a double garland of white and pink flowers with green leaves draped over his shoulders. His eyes are closed and he smiles while resting his hands on his knees. A tall silver staff stands at the left edge, and dark stone-like backdrop pieces and a blue-lit backdrop surround him on stage.2016-12-18December 12 20162016-12-12December 18 20162016-12-18A bearded man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe sits on a gilded throne-like chair in front of a blue starry backdrop, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles as a man in a white kurta-style garment places his palm on the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. The seated man is a probable Swamiji presence, identified by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and a flower garland. A brass or gold vessel sits at the lower edge of the frame.2017-04-02A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral panels. He wears a rust-orange ochre shawl over his shoulders, a brown rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and a garland of pink and white flowers with red beads. He smiles and gestures with his right arm toward a seated devotee at the lower right edge. Blue bokeh lights fill the stage backdrop behind him.2017-04-02