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A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising both palms in front of his chest in a blessing gesture. He wears a white floral garland, a dark rudraksha mala, and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, with long hair swept back. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in colourful marigold and yellow garlands, with a gold bull figure and gold trident-topped staffs flanking the throne. Two people's heads and shoulders are partly visible at the lower edges of the frame. Swamiji (probable) appears in person on the throne, identified by his saffron robes, rudraksha mala, long hair and ceremonial gold seat.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigolds, roses and white flowers arranged in a purple-and-yellow garland arch. He wears a long gold-beaded necklace with a central pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, long swept-back hair, and raises his hands in a teaching gesture while speaking. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a cream-coloured cushioned seat sits beneath him.2009-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a maroon velvet throne decorated with a flower arch of red, white, yellow and orange blossoms and green leaves. He wears a long ceremonial gold-bead necklace, a rudraksha-style orange mala, gold earrings and a white vibhuti line with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a green parrot perches near the left armrest. The setting is a temple-style hall with a red and gold ornamental backdrop.2013-04-17 +2 copiesA photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair sitting on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of purple, yellow, red and white flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe, a vermilion bindi and a long layered golden necklace with a central pendant. His right hand is raised in a gesture while his left rests on the armrest. Golden lion-shaped armrests flank the throne, and a green-and-white floral arrangement sits at the lower left. A person in saffron clothing with distinctive long hair and ornate gold necklaces, seated on a throne, matches the page's identification of Swamiji (probable).2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, hands pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears a white flower garland and a long red-and-white floral garland draped down the front, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a vertical tilak on his forehead. A microphone stands beside him. Behind the throne are golden trishul-topped staffs, marigold and red floral garlands, and a golden figure on the left. Pink flower petals lie at the base of the throne. The page describes a morning satsang talk, but the man's appearance is uncertain, so he is described by role as a speaker on a throne.2010-11-13December 27 20092009-12-27October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA man sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gilded back panel, in front of a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and body, with a long orange-beaded mala necklace and a red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and his hands are pressed together in front of his chest while he speaks into a microphone on a stand. Bare feet rest on the seat. A small white sheet of notes lies on the armrest. This is a satsang setting with a seated speaker addressing listeners.2011-02-27A seated man with long dark hair and eyes closed sits on a cushioned golden throne with carved gilt backrest and gilded lion-shaped armrests. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold border and a long orange shawl, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a white and red flower garland. He has a red bindi on his forehead and his hands are folded in his lap. A microphone on a flexible stand is in front of him, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, bead necklace and ornate throne setting suggest the Swamiji candidate, seated in a discourse or satsang setting.2009-12-23A man seated cross-legged on a gilded throne-like seat set against an arch of marigold-style garlands in purple, yellow, white and red with green leaves. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap, a long-haired swept-back hairstyle, a red bindi and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a central pendant. His hands rest open on his knees in a relaxed teaching gesture while he looks to one side. Cushioned tan armrests and gold lion-like finials flank him, with white flower garlands at the base.2009-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a gilded throne, or peetha, decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers arranged in an arch behind him. He wears a long gold necklace of ornate beads and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair falling to his shoulders, and his hands rest on the cushioned armrests. A procession-style photograph from an ashram event, with golden lion-shaped carvings flanking the seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and an ornate gold necklace, consistent with a throne-seated guru. Other figures are not visible.2009-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits cross-legged on an ornate throne covered in garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, with golden lion-shaped armrests. He wears layered red and white flower garlands and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds his palms pressed together in front of his chest with eyes closed and a broad smile, appearing to speak or chant. A sacred thread hangs from the left side of the throne. A gold-framed plaque and a copyright credit appear at the top and bottom right.2012-01-01