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A bearded man with a maroon turban and a maroon-orange wrap sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved, rounded back, a microphone stand near his face. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant and gold armlets. Behind him a gold draped backdrop shows a deity murti with a crescent-topped crown. A golden trident stands at left, brass lamps and potted green plants flank the dais, and small white cloth bundles sit at the front. a person seated on the peetha, with a sign-free dais setting. Cues: turban, saffron-maroon clothing, ornate gold necklace, throne.

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February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a deep maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a carved, arched backrest, eyes closed and hands resting in a mudra on his lap. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a long rudraksha-style mala, and gold armlets. A microphone stand stands beside him. Behind the throne hangs a yellow-gold cloth with a small deity murti and a tall gold trident leaning at the left. Brass oil lamps, potted green plants, a colourful striped floor rug, and a pile of white cloth offerings surround the stage, set against red drapes. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial adornments: a saffron-brown turban, gold necklaces and a mala, consistent with the event's Shiva Deeksha setting.2017-02-22A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and matching orange robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing layered gold necklaces and a gold bracelet on each arm, with a microphone stand in front of him. Behind him is a gold-framed backdrop with a small deity murti wearing a crown and an image of a shrine figure above. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass lamps, potted plants, and colourful striped cloth around the platform. A wrap of white cloth rests on the floor at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or puja on stage. The man is the only visible person, and the seat has the appearance of a peetha throne. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-orange attire, and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on the throne as presiding teacher.2017-02-22A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe sits cross-legged-style on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting on the armrests. He wears a maroon turban, a white and orange flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him a golden backdrop shows a deity murti with a crescent moon, and a gold trident stands at left beside brass lamps and potted plants. Oil lamps and offerings of white cloth sit on the floor, and a white fan is at right. The seat is set on a striped woven mat at a temple-style stage. The figure appears to be a person, seated on the throne in meditation or puja.2017-02-22A seated man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits eyes closed in meditation on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armbands, and a microphone stands before him. Behind the throne hangs a gold drape with a deity murti adorned with flowers and a crown. A gold trident leans at left, brass oil lamps flank the stage, and potted green plants and red curtains frame the setting.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a maroon-brown robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a red curtain and a gold-framed backdrop with a deity murti above. He wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a long multi-strand gold necklace, a gold pendant and gold armlets, and his hands rest in a meditative pose. A microphone stand stands before him. A gold trident stands at left, decorative flag banners with painted elephant motifs hang at the sides, brass oil lamps and potted plants surround the platform, and white offering packets sit at the base. The seated man has distinctive ceremonial adornments and a throne setting, matching the page's account of a Shiva Deeksha event, so he is a probable appearance-based candidate for a person, seated in person.2017-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne on a stage draped in deep red curtains. He wears a rust-brown robe, a matching brown turban-style head covering, and a heavy gold-toned garland and necklace, with his hands resting on his knees in a meditative pose. Above him stands a golden alcove holding a deity murti with a crown and a trident-bearing figure. A tall gold trident stands at his left, and potted green plants, clay pots, white cloth-wrapped offerings and two standing fans surround the stage over a striped woven rug.2017-02-22A seated man in a saffron-brown robe with a matching shawl wrapped over his shoulders sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold chest ornament, and a rust-coloured turban with a small gold crown. He rests his hands on the armrests. Behind him a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon headdress and a second small figure, backed by a yellow cloth. A trident stands at left, two brass lamps flank the throne, and potted green plants and white heaps of offerings surround the platform on a striped rug. a person in an appearance-based sense, seated in meditation at a Shiva Deeksha setting. Two electric fans flank the scene.2017-02-22A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved gold back, arms resting with hands in a meditative pose. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, bangles and a bead mala, and a microphone stands before him. Behind him, a gold-draped image of deity murti appears above the throne. Brass lamps, potted plants, a trident, a red curtain and a kalasha-like pot frame the scene, and white cloth lies on the floor.2017-02-22A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching brown turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large gold arched backrest and red cushioned armrests, eyes closed and hands held together at chest level in a meditative gesture. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a gold chest ornament over the robe. Behind him, a gilded shrine niche holds a deity murti with a crescent-moon crown and a consort figure. Tall brass trident and lamp stands flank the throne, with brass oil lamps, potted plants, clay pots and white cloth bundles on the raised platform, and a red drape fills the background. Swamiji appearance cues: brown turban, gold ornaments and ceremonial brown robe, seated on a throne; labelled probable.2017-02-22 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red velvet cushions, hands raised in front of his chest in a blessing gesture. He wears a brown turban with a gold ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces. Behind him stands a gold-clad deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his headdress, beside a consort figure, under a gold arched canopy. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass lamp stands, potted plants, striped decorative pillars and white offering heaps on cloth at the front. Red drapes form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a brown turban, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala on a throne, a ceremonial presentation.2017-02-22