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A seated man in an orange saffron garment and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with an arched carved backrest and red velvet cushions. His palms are raised upward in a blessing gesture, and he smiles. Small rudraksha bracelets are on his wrists, and a red tilak marks his forehead. White fluffy cushioning covers the dais beneath him, with silver staffs on either side. a person: the saffron clothing, long rudraksha mala, and bracelets are appearance cues for the seated teacher giving a blessing from the golden throne.

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April 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14A man in rust-orange robes with a golden-yellow border sits cross-legged on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backrest. He raises both palms upward in a blessing gesture and smiles. He wears a long rudraksha mala with large beads, a white and red tilak on the forehead and a red thread on the wrist. Leopard-print cushions and an orange cloth lie beside him, and a silver trident is partly visible at the right edge. A watermarked archive photo credit appears in the top right, and the setting suggests a satsang or darshan.2014-08-26February 07 20122012-02-07September 14 20132013-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in orange-red robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a gilded arched backrest and red tiger-striped cushions, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a thick rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, gold bangles and a red-and-gold wrap, with a red bindi on his forehead. A white cup sits on a wooden stand at lower left, and a microphone stand rises at right against a dark red curtain. a person: the orange robes, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and throne match the presentation cues, though the page does not indicate his presence at this event.2015-11-22August 21 20122012-08-21 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red velvet cushioned platform before an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and scroll carving. He wears long multi-strand rudraksha malas, a rudraksha band on his upper arm, and a white-and-red forehead mark. His hands are clasped in his lap, a small microphone on a boom stand is near his shoulder, and he holds a clipboard or notes. Red beaded strings hang in the background.2011-02-28A man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions and tiger-stripe upholstery raises both hands, palms open, while smiling. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold border draped over his shoulders and torso, and a long dark rudraksha mala. A red bindi is on his forehead. Behind him hangs a red and gold fabric backdrop. A small white adhesive patch is visible on his upper arm. a person: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne setting, seated in a teaching or darshan role.2011-07-02 +1 copiesA seated man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne-like seat before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with scrolling floral and circular motifs. He wears a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, has long dark hair swept back, and a red bindi with white markings on his forehead. A microphone on a boom stand is positioned before him, and his hands rest together in his lap. Probable Swamiji, seated in discourse, with the distinctive saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha mala as cues.2010-10-21A seated man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold repoussé backrest. He wears multiple rudraksha mala strands, an armband of beads, a red bindi and white vertical forehead markings, and holds a sheaf of papers with clasped hands. A microphone on a stand is near his shoulder. Red hanging beads are visible behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): long-hair and ceremonial cues are absent, but the orange robes, rudraksha malas and throne suggest the discourse leader; the page identifies him.2011-02-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a jewelled brooch sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers across the top. He wears layered gold and beaded necklaces and a red bindi, and holds both palms raised in front of his chest while smiling and speaking into a headset microphone. The appearance of this figure, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style beaded malas, is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji in an in-person discourse setting.2012-04-14