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A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a maroon-brown robe, a large red-and-white floral garland, a gold necklace and gold armbands. He gestures with one hand while seated before a crowd. Silver trident-topped ritual staffs stand on either side. Around him, many devotees sit or stand on a red-and-white floor; several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white-painted markings, and women wear white and cream saris. A small Yamaha keyboard sits on a silver stand in front. Watermarked archive copyright text appears in the corner, which is not transcribed.

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July 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushioning, holding a silver ceremonial staff in his right hand and wearing long dark hair, a rudraksha mala, and gold ceremonial necklaces. Around him, a large seated assembly of devotees fills the hall; many men are bare-chested with white dhoti cloths and tilak markings, while women wear white and cream saris. Silver ceremonial stands and a red backdrop with gilded decoration frame the scene, and a small keyboard unit sits beside the throne. A man in saffron appears to be presiding over a satsang-style gathering, and the person on the throne shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha cues consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label.2017-07-05July 04 20172017-07-04 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated man in an ornate silver throne with red cushioning, dressed in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace with gold discs. He has long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, eyes lowered, hands resting on his lap. Around him a large assembly sits closely; many men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis with sacred threads, women in white and red saris stand with palms joined in anjali, and a child sits in the lower right. A silver trident stands at the left edge, and a Yamaha keyboard sits on a small silver table beside the throne. Behind them, a red and gold shrine area is visible. The scene suggests a devotional gathering, possibly a satsang or initiation session. a person is seated centrally on the throne wearing the described robe and cues.2017-07-05 +1 copiesA man in a rust-orange saffron robe sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, raising one arm and smiling. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold necklace with a large gold pendant, and has a tilak on his forehead and long hair tied back. Seated devotees fill the hall: bare-chested men in white dhotis, women in saris including pink and red, and a young girl in white. Silver ceremonial staffs and a silver tray stand beside the throne, and a Yamaha keyboard sits nearby. Lavish gold and red decor fills the background.2017-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-red saffron robe seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushioned seat, smiling toward the audience. He wears a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace and a gold armband-like ornament, with red tilak on his forehead. Beside him is a silver walking staff with a tiger-head finial, and a Yamaha keyboard sits on a silver stand. Around him, a large seated crowd of devotees, many bare-chested or in white ritual clothes with white and orange shawls, fills the hall, and a trident-topped silver staff stands at left. a person (appearance-based): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold ornaments and a saffron robe, presiding over the gathering as its teacher.2017-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap, a rudraksha mala, a gold chain necklace and large gold ceremonial ornaments on his chest. He rests one hand on a silver staff topped with a finial, and a Yamaha keyboard sits beside the throne. Behind him, a crowd of bare-chested devotees in white and orange garments, along with women in saris and young people, sit or stand in a bright hall. A small tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central seated role, with appearance-based cues of long hair, saffron-toned wrap, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments.2017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copies