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A seated teacher in a golden throne with carved lion-like arms, wearing an orange-red turban, rust-brown dhoti-style robe, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, and a dense red flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala. He rests his hand on the armrest while a small group of devotees sits on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with blue border, a man in white kurta, a woman in a pink salwar with white dupatta, and a woman in a green-and-gold sari. A brass lamp stands at each side, and a basket of apples and a flower arrangement sit on a golden side table. Purple backdrop.

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August 31 20112011-08-31August 31 20112011-08-31July 21 20152015-07-21A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a fan-like back sits centrally on a stage before a blue backdrop with a red circle emblem. He wears an orange garment, a rudraksha mala, and a white flower garland, and holds a tall golden trident-tipped staff. Seated devotees in orange, white, and green saffron-trimmed clothing face the stage from the front, with their backs to the camera. Gold lamps, a gilded pillar, and hanging jasmine strands frame the scene.2015-07-21A seated man in white ritual clothing and a red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala and a white and red garland around his neck, hands resting on the armrests. Flanking him are gold pedestals with draped white cloth, fruit and a peacock-feather decoration above. Before the throne, a glass oil lamp stand stands in the foreground, while several devotees sit in front: a man in a green kurta at left, a woman in a white and purple outfit, a woman in a green sari, women in pink and teal, an older man, and an older woman in an orange-and-pink sari with folded hands. The backdrop shows a painted sky with a starry, purple-pink gradient. The seated man is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so his role is given as a seated figure on a throne receiving devotees.2011-10-11A seated man in orange and ochre robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a lotus-petal backrest, holding a golden staff with a trident-like finial across his lap. He wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a shawl over one shoulder. In front of him, a seated audience in white, red, saffron and green clothes faces the throne, some with their hands folded. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped finials stand on the stage, and strings of white flowers hang at the right. A golden carved pillar with lion figures frames the left edge, and a blue backdrop shows a shivalinga-like emblem with a red dot. The scene suggests a satsang-style teaching session on a stage.2015-07-21A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled brooch, a purple and saffron-bordered garment and a long gold bead necklace. Five devotees sit cross-legged on a patterned floor mat before him with hands joined in namaskar: a woman in a red blouse and maroon-and-gold sari at left, a woman in a red blouse and orange sari at centre, and a man in a white shirt at right, with partially visible figures at the edges. Gilded side stands and a small brass lamp and offering trays sit nearby against a dark wooden backdrop. The seated man is presented as a probable Swamiji by the distinctive turban, saffron-toned robes and gold necklace, though the appearance is only a partial match.2011-08-20 +1 copiesA golden throne with an ornate arched back sits at the centre of a temple-style stage, backed by a large painted banner of a saffron-robed figure on the left and a bow-wielding warrior in gold ornaments on the right. A man in a magenta-and-gold turban, pink dhoti and a long white flower garland with red blossoms sits on the throne with his hands resting on his knees. Before him, a gold-and-brass offering table holds flowers and small items. Seated devotees face him: a woman in a deep red sari, a man in a white shirt with folded hands, and a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and wrist beads, all in a satsang or darshan setting. Brass oil lamps flank the throne. The figure on the throne is described by appearance as a person, with turban, flower garland and ceremonial pink clothing, though this is uncertain.2011-11-27Indoor 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.2010-11-12October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a devotional darshan on a stage with a golden peacock-backed throne. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears a white garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-and-red wrap; he holds a long trident-topped staff upright and appears to be a person by his saffron-toned ornate clothing, long swept hair, and garlands. In front, several seated devotees face the throne: a man in an orange robe with red sash in the lower left, a woman in a maroon top and patterned shawl, and others in white kurtas and red shawls. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, flower decorations, golden pillars and hanging white flower strands frame the scene under purple lighting.2015-07-21Indoor photo of a seated teacher on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a brooch, a maroon and purple silk garment with gold border, and multiple beaded necklaces; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari have hands joined in prayer, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, another man in white sits in front, and a man in a light blue shirt is seen from behind. A woman in a red and gold sari sits at left, a young woman in white holds a microphone, and a gold tray with fruit, flowers and a brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. A pink wall and dark curtains form the background.2011-08-20