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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by a golden lion-shaped base and a golden trident. He wears a dark sannyasi-style headpiece, a red-brown robe, a long garland of red, yellow and pink flowers, gold necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles while extending one hand. A robed attendant in orange with rudraksha malas sits at left, and two devotees in white and red kneel or bow before him at right, consistent with a pratyaksha padapuja. Probable Swamiji's appearance cues include the swept-back dark hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned robe.

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January 03 20162016-01-03December 31 20152015-12-31January 03 20162016-01-03A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with a carved golden lion armrest is the central subject, wearing a black head covering, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold chain and a coral-pink shawl over white, with a red bindi. A man in a cream kurta bows toward the throne, and a woman in cream clothes with a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a silver trident staff. Large audience members in orange and white clothing sit behind, and a screen shows the crowd above. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the rudraksha malas, the swept head covering and the ornate throne.2015-12-19A seated man in a saffron-red robe with a white forehead mark and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms and red patterned upholstery. He rests one palm forward in blessing toward a man in white shirt and trousers who kneels with hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, two women in saffron-red sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand on red carpet scattered with petals, and a white pillar and air conditioner are visible. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of a saffron robe, flower garland and gold-and-rudraksha ornaments, and receiving honour from kneeling devotees on a throne fits his role, so the seated figure is a probable candidate.2014-09-21June 03 20132013-06-03December 20 20152015-12-20A smiling man in a dark red robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped seat cover. He wears a black turban, white forehead markings, a red bindi, layered rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a garland of pink, yellow and white flowers. A golden trident stands to his left beside a gilded lion sculpture. His bare feet rest on a red cushion strewn with pink and white flower petals, consistent with a pratyaksha padapuja. A single person is physically present.2016-05-20 +1 copiesA smiling man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne carved with lion and fish motifs, the chair upholstered in red with zebra-stripe pattern cushions. He wears a long red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace with pendant, a white forehead marking and a dark swept-back hairstyle with a yellow flower; his right hand is raised in blessing. Around him, seated devotees in white and saffron clothing with flower garlands face the throne with folded hands, and a bald attendant in white and gold-bordered cloth smiles in the upper left. The setting is a ceremonial stage with gold and jeweled decorations.2016-01-03December 31 20152015-12-31A smiling man with long dark hair piled up in a crown-like top knot, adorned with small yellow and orange flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with dragon-like serpent motifs. He wears a rust-red garment draped over his shoulders, long rudraksha mala necklaces, and a ceremonial gold necklace with a pendant, with a sacred mark on his forehead. A golden lion head stands at the left edge. In front, several devotees sit or kneel in white and yellow clothing with their backs to the camera, and the backdrop is decorated with colourful flower garlands and jewelled panels. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with cues including swept-back hair, a crown-like top knot, rudraksha malas and saffron-red clothing.2016-01-03A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest and a tiger-striped cushion, gesturing with both hands while speaking to an audience. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a heavy gold necklace with a red vibhuti or kumkum mark on his forehead. Two gold hanging bells and oil lamps hang beside the throne. Below, women in orange saris sit in the foreground. On the right edge, a painted deity figure with bangles and a green sash appears on the panel.2013-06-12