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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange dhoti sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a trident-topped golden staff beside him, holding a hand over his lap. Ornate golden peacock and lion sculptures and garlanded decorations surround the throne. Several people sit on the floor in front of him, including a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and a woman in white clothing, with brass plates of flowers and offerings nearby. The scene appears to be a ceremonial satsang or puja. The man on the throne has long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace; appearance-based candidate for a person seated in a throne position.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, flanked by golden trident-topped staffs and a peacock-feather fan. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, and holds his hands in a meditative posture. Several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor in front, some wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, one with hands joined, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid is seated at the lower edge. Silver trays hold pink flowers, sweets and small lamps. Behind the throne are a deity murti, garlands and an orange cloth draped over a red-cushioned seat. Appearance-based candidate in the central seat, a person, seated on a throne with a saffron robe, rudraksha mala and swept hair; the frame includes about five physical people.2010-11-12Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12A photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.2010-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold throne fit the page's claim, though the face is not identifiable from the image. Before him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a white tilak and gold chain cups his hands in ritual gesture beside silver plates holding pink flowers and offerings. A woman in white and red sari and orange blouse sits nearby with a kumkum-marked forehead, and other attendees in orange and white sit at the lower edge. On a wooden side table rests a plate of fruit and flowers, and at right a gilded image is visible on the wall.2010-10-26Seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold ornaments, eyes closed, while a devotee kneels before him. A gilded peacock-style throne back, a trident-topped staff and a golden ceremonial staff stand beside him, and a red-and-gold lamp stand is nearby. Kneeling in front, seated devotees in white dhotis and gold necklaces attend steel plates with pink flowers, fruit and lamps on a low platform, one man with a gold necklace seated in white, a woman in a white sari with a black mala, and a young man in white. Behind them, a deity murti stands on an altar draped with orange cloth and a flower garland, and orange-saffron-clad priests sit at the edge of the room. This appears to be a puja and satsang setting with pujari offerings.2010-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. A trident stands to the left and a golden lion figure sits at the right of the throne. In front, devotees in white dhotis and yellow or saffron garments sit on the floor before brass trays of fruit and offerings, during a pada puja ritual. Several people sit in the foreground and a colourful umbrella hangs above the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad figure on the throne shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial beads and gold ornaments.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his bare feet resting on a gold footstool, eyes closed in a calm expression. Around him on the stage floor, several devotees in white ritual clothes, yellow and green saris sit on the floor before silver trays holding flowers, fruit, lamps and small offerings. A woman in a green sari and another in a yellow dress are among those seated, and a man in white with a gold chain sits near the front. Behind the throne hang teal and pink fabric and garlands. The setting is a stage with dark curtains.2010-11-24A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, wearing an orange-brown robe with yellow-gold border, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and long swept-back hair, is positioned in a dark room with hanging brass oil lamps and bells. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in white with a red bindi, men in white shirts with orange lanyards, and a monk in orange-brown robes near the wooden door. Silver and brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings sit on a gold-carved stool. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beads, orange robe, ceremonial gold throne) receiving puja-style offerings; one partially visible person in the foreground. Lamps and bells suggest aarti-style worship.2013-05-13November 14 20102010-11-14September 17 20102010-09-17November 15 20102010-11-15