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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with red, green and white flowers and a gold pendant necklace. Behind and around the throne are garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers. A person's arm holds a silver ceremonial fan at the left edge. The photograph is watermarked with an archive copyright notice and is shown as an in-person scene.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions. A white, red and green flower garland hangs around his neck, with a gold pendant and beaded necklace visible. Behind him the throne is framed by a band of yellow, white and red flowers and a golden back panel with a circular emblem. A probable Swamiji is shown here by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a turban and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a reception or satsang setting.2008-07-17A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-skin upholstery and a gilded lion armrest. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak mark, an orange robe, and a white and red flower garland, and holds his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. Behind him a gilded circular backrest holds a carved deity murti, and the frame is decorated with white flowers and blue-and-white garlands.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A man seated on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions, his palms pressed together at chest level in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange turban, orange saffron robe, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a white-and-red-and-green flower garland. Behind him is a golden embossed backdrop and a floral arrangement of red, yellow and white blossoms. The setting suggests a formal satsang or darshan event. Identity cannot be determined from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role only.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an orange sannyasi robe and orange turban sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a white and red flower garland and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant. He sits on an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and figural carving, backed by a bank of colourful flowers, with red tiger-striped cushioning beneath him. a person is seated on a throne and wears distinctive saffron and ornate gold cues, so the appearance qualifies as a probable match in person. The scene is a devotional darshan setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange robe, a gold necklace and a multi-coloured flower garland, with palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. A floral backdrop of yellow, white and red flowers surrounds the throne. Another person's arm in light clothing appears at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, orange turban, orange robe and gold ceremonial necklace, seated on the throne as the honoured teacher.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, eyes closed, hands pressed together in namaste. He sits on an ornate gold throne with silver-toned carved scrollwork and red tiger-striped cushions. He wears a long white-and-red flower garland around his neck and a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and red and white floral strands. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes, turban and gold necklace.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A white and multicoloured flower garland hangs around his neck and a gold pendant is visible on his chest. Behind him the throne is framed by yellow marigold and red rose garlands and blue-and-white draped fabric. A partially visible person in a light peach garment stands at the right edge holding a flat object. The setting appears to be a stage or ceremonial hall at a devotional gathering. Probable Swamiji, seated on the throne with a crown-like turban, saffron robe, gold ornaments and garlands, is the main figure.2008-07-17