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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a large gold-embossed backrest, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a tall black turban-style headdress with a crescent ornament and a white flower tuft, a red bindi, a long pink-and-red garland, rudraksha malas and a heavy gold pendant necklace. He holds a white ceremonial staff or fly-whisk in one hand. A small fire or oil lamp glows in the foreground, and attendants in dark red robes stand at the edges of the frame. The image is a photograph taken during a ritual or satsang setting.

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March 06 20162016-03-06A seated man in a gilded, ornately carved golden throne (peetha) with eyes closed, wearing a tall dark turban-style headdress with a crescent ornament, a white tilak with red bindi, a multi-coloured flower garland of pink, red and green, a rust-red robe, a thick gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha-style beaded mala, while holding a white flower-tipped staff. Two attendants are partly visible at the edges, one in white dhoti and one in red-orange turban at the lower right. Golden lamplight and a reddish backdrop surround the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the throne, identified by the turban, saffron-toned robe, gold necklaces and ornate throne cues.2016-03-06 +1 copiesA seated figure in a red-brown saffron-toned robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, scalloped back, in a dim hall. He wears a tall dark turban with a crescent ornament, a red bindi and vertical white tilak on his forehead, a multicoloured pink and red flower garland, layered gold chains, a large gold pendant, and a rudraksha-style mala with a brown bead strand. He holds a white flower-wrapped staff or whisk and rests his hand in a meditative mudra with eyes closed. A person in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth stands at the left edge, and a flower-decorated object sits at the lower right.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA seated man in a black turban with a crescent ornament sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, arched back. He wears a red-brown robe, a long rudraksha-style mala, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a large gold pendant, with a floral garland of pink, red and white flowers draped over his shoulders. He has a white and red forehead mark and holds a white flower-decorated staff. Two attendants stand partly visible at the edges, one bare-chested with orange cloth. a person: the man on the throne shows the turban, ornate gold clothing and ceremonial adornments associated with the presentation. Warm reddish lighting surrounds the scene.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a large curved back, wearing a dark turban topped with a crescent ornament and a red bindi on his forehead. He wears red-orange robes, a thick brown rudraksha mala, long gold chain necklaces, a gold pendant and a gold waist belt, with a pink and red flower garland draped over his shoulders. He holds a white-flowered ceremonial staff and looks to the side. The background is a dark red wall. A partly visible person appears at the lower right edge. Swamiji (probable): the robes, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and turban match the qualifying cues for Swamiji, seated in his throne role.2016-03-06December 05 20162016-12-05A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with repoussé floral and bead-edged carving. He wears a large black turban with a small crescent ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, and a deep red-maroon robe. Layered garlands of pink, red and purple flowers hang across his shoulders, with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant with a gold waist ornament. He holds a flower-tipped white wand in his right hand and rests his left hand on the armrest. Warm golden light and a dark red backdrop surround him. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are a turban, ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha mala and saffron-red ceremonial robes, and the page places Swamiji at this event, so he is a seated presence on a throne rather than a verified identity. A small purple logo appears in the upper right corner.2016-03-06A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a high, carved backrest, wearing a dark turban topped with a small gold crescent ornament and a red bindi with white forehead markings. He is dressed in a deep red-orange garment with a shawl draped over the shoulder, layered rudraksha beads, a long gold chain and a large gold pendant. A thick garland of pink, red and white flowers hangs from his neck to his lap, and he holds a white flower-tipped ceremonial staff in one hand while gesturing with the other. In the foreground at lower right, a partially visible shirtless attendant with gold chains tends a flame, and a fire glows at the bottom edge. The background is a plain dark red wall with a metal pole. a person seated on the throne, presiding over the ritual as the central figure.2016-03-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a dimly lit hall with warm orange lighting. A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scroll patterns and a red backdrop behind him. He wears a tall dark turban-style hairstyle, a red bindi, a rust-red sannyasi robe, a heavy gold pendant necklace and a long multicolour flower garland. He has closed eyes and a calm expression. Beside him on the left, a person in white dhoti with a gold border and a bare upper body bends forward and pours or places an offering near a seated child. On the right foreground, a man in a red-and-orange turban and gold necklaces sits with eyes lowered. Behind them, a robed attendant stands, and a wooden stool or table edge is visible at the right. The setting suggests a puja or blessing ritual.2016-03-06 +1 copies