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A seated figure with long dark hair sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold arched backrest and gold lion-like carvings, set on a red velvet cushion decorated with flower garlands. The figure wears an orange-and-red silk garment with a green and gold border, a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on either side, and a large red, yellow and white flower garland frames the throne. To the right, a deity murti adorned with garlands and a kumkum-marked face is displayed. A banner on the left reads satsang with an orange-robed portrait.

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A seated man in a red-and-orange striped garment and a red shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. He wears a gold necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi, with long hair past his shoulders, and his hands rest on his knees in a meditative pose. Two brass oil lamps with bird finials flank the throne, and a gold-framed low table with flowers sits in front. Behind him, a large floral garland with a deity figure hangs on the right, and a printed banner on the left shows a smiling man in saffron with the word SATSANG. The swamiji label is probable, based on the long hair, gold necklace and saffron-toned clothing, and the page's event flag. The setting is a satsang on a throne, with a printed portrait and banner in the background.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31November 09 20112011-11-09A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with a garland border of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, with a red cushion and red cloth. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold bracelet, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. A microphone stands in front of him. Brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) with lit flames flank the stage on both sides, a white lectern stands at left, and a deep blue curtain forms the backdrop with orange cloth on the floor. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse stage. Person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne-platform decorated with red and white flower garlands and a golden arched backrest hung with beaded strands. He wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead and bangles on his wrists, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. Behind him are large printed banners showing a smiling man in orange headwear and a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Flowers are placed at the base of the throne, and a small table with a microphone sits at the lower left. The probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, multiple beaded malas and gold necklace seated on the throne.2011-10-27A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red and purple flowers and green leaves. He wears saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, has a red tilak on his forehead, and sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste. A microphone stand is at right beside a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the honoured role of the speaker.2010-12-28A seated man in a red saffron-toned robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and back. He holds his palms together in namaste at chest height with eyes closed, wearing a long gold-and-white beaded necklace and a red bindi. A microphone stand stands beside him and a black speaker sits near the throne arm. Pink flower petals lie on the throne base, and an ornate brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps appears at the right, with a painted temple backdrop behind. A figure in red stands in the background.2011-01-25August 29 20092009-08-29A man with long dark hair and a red tilak sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with his palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a red robe with a yellow sash and a rudraksha mala. Behind him a large gold throne back is decorated with yellow and purple flowers, with red floral arrangements at each side. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a dark bowl of flowers sits in front. The backdrop shows a smiling man in orange clothing with a saffron turban and a large orange-and-white bead necklace, plus a painted deity figure in blue and gold on the right. The banner reads 'Dhyana Satsangam' in red Tamil text.2011-11-03A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and tiger-striped seat cover, palms pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rust-orange beaded mala necklace, bangles, and has white and red vertical tilak marks on his forehead. Around the throne stand brass oil lamps, and a man in a green striped shirt sits at lower right with hands folded, while a man in white at left tends to ritual items. The dark slate-grey backdrop has hanging beads. This appears to be a satsang setting.2013-02-19