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A photograph of a stage set for a puja or aarti. A man with a full beard seated on a white, cushioned throne, wearing an orange-brown robe, a long white and red flower garland, a gold necklace, and red-thread wrist bands, smiles toward the camera. Behind him is a gilded arch framing a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a child-like companion. A brass trident stands upright to his right. Potted green plants, brown clay pots, tall wooden pillars decorated with painted fabric, and a red curtain frame the platform, which is covered with a colourful striped rug. In the foreground, out of focus, a bald person in white holds a lit oil lamp flame toward the seated figure. a person seated on the throne, with rudraksha-style gold necklace and orange robe cues.

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February 02 20172017-02-02February 02 20172017-02-02A seated man in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate white-and-red throne in front of a gold-framed shrine containing a golden deity murti with multiple arms holding a trident-like implement, beside a painted sculpture. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, a pink flower garland and gold bangles, with eyes closed and hands resting on his knees. Potted plants, brass lamps, a tall gold trident and red drapery with a green cloth surround the stage, and a microphone stand stands before him. a person: the seated man wears rudraksha and gold ornaments on a ceremonial throne during a satsang-style teaching.2017-02-19A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne-style chair on a stage, gesturing with his right hand raised. He wears a saffron-brown robe, a long garland of red and white flowers, rudraksha bracelets, and a gold necklace; a vertical silver trident stands beside him. Behind him are gilded deity murti figures, potted plants, a maroon curtain and a green backdrop, with a microphone stand in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like adornment absent, saffron-brown clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's description of a discourse setting.2017-02-02A seated man in brown and rust-red robes sits on an ornate silver-and-white throne in front of a gilded arch framing a deity murti with a golden crown and trident-like staff. He wears a brown turban, a rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant, and a pink-and-white floral garland, and holds his palms raised in blessing. A golden trident stands to his left, a microphone stand is in front of him, and potted plants, brass lamps, a red curtain and a patterned rug surround the platform. Swamiji (probable): the man has a dark beard, a brown turban and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, with the visible cues including saffron-brown robes and a ceremonial garland, consistent with the page's reference to a satsang discourse.2017-02-16February 17 20172017-02-17February 16 20172017-02-16A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark beard and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a temple hall. He wears a white and red flower garland and a red vibhuti mark on his forehead, with his hands resting on the armrests. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a crown and trident, flanked by a golden trident, brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and potted green plants on a red curtained stage. Swamiji (probable) appears in this photograph; the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads on a ceremonial throne. The setting suggests a darshan or satsang session.2017-02-17February 19 20172017-02-19A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate carved wooden throne with a leopard-print cushion, smiling and gesturing with one arm toward a microphone. He wears a rust-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold chain with a large pendant, and gold armlets and bangles. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a companion, framed by green potted foliage and gold kalasha-style lamps and bells. Red drapes and carved wooden doors form the backdrop, with a golden trident-like staff at left and brown clay pots with plants at the front. Appearance-based cues including long hair, rudraksha-style adornments, gold ornaments and ceremonial dress are consistent with the probable Swamiji on a throne in a stage setting.2017-01-22February 19 20172017-02-19 +2 copiesFebruary 02 20172017-02-02