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A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala, raising a white stick or wand in his right hand while sitting on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop with carved patterns. He wears a white vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead and has long swept-back hair. Green bamboo stalks and dark grape-like decorations stand at either side, and an orange cloth hangs on the left. The setting suggests a satsang discourse.

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October 09 20152015-10-09 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scroll patterns gestures with his right hand while speaking during a satsang. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a long multi-strand rudraksha mala with a metal clasp. He has a white vertical tilak and a red bindi, a small lapel microphone is clipped to his cloth, and brass oil lamps with lit flames stand behind him. a person: the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate throne are the qualifying cues for the teacher in this discourse.2013-12-31A man seated in front of an ornate gold-leaf throne speaks into a small headset microphone while raising his right hand with the index finger and thumb touching in a teaching gesture. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, a long rudraksha mala of beaded rudraksha seeds around his neck, a gold armlet and beaded bracelets, and small gold hoop earrings. A red bindi and white urdhva-pundra markings decorate his forehead. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back dark hair and the distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate adornments associated with this presentation; the role shown is a speaker giving a satsang discourse. The background is a richly carved golden throne with a dark red cushion at the right edge.2013-06-15A man seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold backrest and a golden lion-head armrest, speaking into a headset microphone. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment that leaves one shoulder bare, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a silver pendant and a gold necklace. He has a white tripundra and red bindi on his forehead, and gold hoop earrings. He holds a small white booklet in his hands. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: long dark hair swept back, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as a speaker during satsang.2013-01-15May 09 20152015-05-09A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on a red-upholstered chair before an ornate gold throne with a large arched backrest, decorated with carved foliage and hung with bunches of dark grapes. Bamboo stalks and green leaves frame the throne. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold chain, gold hoop earrings, a white tripundra with a red bindi, and smiles while holding a clear crystal wand-like object in his right hand. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron ornate clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated in a satsang setting.2012-07-06A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a long dark mala of rudraksha beads, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. He gestures with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand, smiling. Gold vessels and a tray with offerings sit at the left, with a stone pillar and greenery behind him. The image shows a discourse setting. A white and teal cloth hangs at the upper left.2010-10-30May 13 20152015-05-13July 06 20122012-07-06A bearded man seated on an ornate gold carved throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, arms raised outward in a gesture of ecstatic blessing. He wears a rust-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and a white and pink flower garland, with a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. He holds a silver trident in his left hand. Gilded lion figures and a golden statue stand beside the throne. The figure matches the a person cues: long swept hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garland and an ornate throne setting, so this is a probable in-person appearance during a satsang.2017-03-25A smiling man with long dark hair and a white tripundra forehead marking sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold arched backrest. He wears a rust-orange robe over a bare chest, with multiple strands of rudraksha beads around his neck, and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Two bronze figurines of seated attendants flank the throne, and a red-and-purple drape forms the backdrop. The appearance is consistent with a person seated in a teaching or darshan setting, and the throne, orange robe and rudraksha malas are the qualifying cues.2017-06-24