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A seated figure in a large painted hall sits on a carved wooden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, backed by a painted banyan tree with aerial roots and a sunset sky. He wears a red-brown garment, a layered garland of white and gold beads, and a vertical red mark on the forehead, and raises one hand in blessing. Silver trishul staffs stand on either side of the throne, a white-covered platform lies in front, and small oil lamps line the base. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on long hair, rudraksha-style beads, ornate gold necklace and the throne setting seen on the page.

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December 30 20142014-12-30A seated figure sits cross-legged on a carved wooden platform bench in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with aerial roots and a sunset sky. The figure wears a leopard-print cloth, a red garment and a heavy gold-coloured garland of beads, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Silver trishula tridents stand on either side of the bench, with a white cloth-covered dais in the foreground, a red draped stage front, and yellow and white flower arrangements at the edges. Long hair falls over the shoulders of the figure, who appears to be a person in a ceremonial setting. A small purple logo appears at the lower left.2014-12-30A seated figure in red and gold clothing sits with palms pressed together in namaste before a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and green foliage. The person wears a heavy gold necklace and bangles, with a leopard-print shawl draped over the shoulder and across the seat. The seat is an ornate carved wooden throne with leopard-print cushions, flanked by lit candles and a potted plant. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and white markings are visible on the forehead. A partial trident is visible at the right edge.2014-12-30A standing man in a red and leopard-print outfit raises his right hand in greeting while holding a tall silver trident in his left hand. He wears a long-hair style, a red tilak on the forehead, layered beaded necklaces with gold pendants, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, and red dhoti-style trousers with a yellow sash. He stands barefoot on a dark stage in front of an ornately carved wooden throne-like seat with a leopard-print cushion and lit candles on either side. A large painted banyan tree and green mist fill the backdrop. Probable Swamiji, identified by the presentation cues of long hair, ornate beaded and gold jewellery, the trident and leopard-print shawl, standing in a staged setting.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A seated figure with long dark hair sits in lotus-style cross-legged posture on an ornate carved wooden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth. He wears a dark red garment, a gold necklace with a large pendant, layered beaded malas, and gold armbands, and holds his palms together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Behind him a large artificial banyan tree with hanging aerial roots fills a painted backdrop washed in green light. A tall silver-and-gold trident stands to the right, and a silver staff with small bells on the left. Small candles flank the throne and a potted plant sits beside it. a person: the seated figure shows long swept hair, a gold necklace and malas, and a leopard-print seat, consistent with the presiding teacher at a darshan.2014-12-30A figure stands on a dimly lit stage, smiling and raising one hand in greeting while holding a tall silver trident in the other. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, a gold and beaded necklace with garlands, and wears a leopard-print shawl over a dark red garment with leopard-print drapery. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, and a carved wooden throne-like seat with leopard-print cushions. A second silver trident and a flower arrangement stand at the sides. The appearance matches the page's a person candidate cues: long hair, ornate necklaces and a trident, but identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2014-12-30A stage set for a satsang or darshan event shows a figure seated cross-legged on an ornate carved wooden throne-couch in the centre. The figure wears a red garment and a long beaded necklace, with a patterned leopard-print cloth draped over one leg, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Behind the throne a large painted backdrop shows a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and a sunset sky. Silver trishula tridents stand on both sides, with yellow and purple flower arrangements on the stage edges and potted green plants. A white cloth covers a low platform in front, and a red draped cloth hangs below the stage with croton plants at the bottom edge. No other people are visible in the frame.2014-12-30A standing man in a red-maroon dhoti and a leopard-print top and wrap waves his right hand in greeting and holds a tall silver trident in his left hand. He wears layered gold-coloured necklaces, a rudraksha mala at the waist and a red forehead mark, with long swept-back dark hair. Behind him stands an ornate dark wooden throne-like seat with leopard-print cushions and rows of lit candles on both sides. A large artificial banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and green smoke fill the stage backdrop. The man has long dark hair, a crown-less head, saffron-free attire, rudraksha and gold ornaments, which are compatible with the page's claim, though the face is not used for identification. Several distinctive presentation cues are present, so the appearance-based label is probable.2014-12-30A figure stands barefoot on a stage in front of a misty green backdrop painted with a large banyan tree and hanging aerial roots. He wears a maroon blouse and maroon dhoti under a leopard-print shawl, with a heavy gold-and-red beaded necklace and a red bindi. He raises his right hand in greeting and holds a tall silver trident. Behind him is a carved dark wooden throne-like seat with a leopard-print cushion and lit candles on its sides, and a second silver trident stands at the right edge. The page identifies this event as a paada pooja, and the figure has long swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments, so this is a person appearance.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate carved wooden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, in front of a painted backdrop of a sunset temple reflected over water beneath a large artificial banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. The seated person wears a red garment with a red-and-gold wrap, a long gold-bead garland with a gold pendant, bangles, and a red bindi on the forehead; long dark hair falls past the shoulders and the person is smiling with hands resting in the lap. Two tall silver trishula staffs stand on either side of the throne, a peacock-feather fan and flower arrangements sit at the left edge, and candles line the throne base. A white-draped table or platform occupies the foreground. Consistent with a darshan setting, with the seated figure matching a person appearance from cues including long swept hair, ornate gold necklace, and regal throne presentation.2014-12-30