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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a large curved back carved with scallop and scroll motifs, cushioned by red velvet bolsters. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, hands clasped in his lap. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground, the back of a shaven-headed person in white clothing kneels or bows before the throne.

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August 08 20102010-08-08A seated man in flowing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. His hands rest folded in his lap and a red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stands a gold ornamental backdrop with a kalasha-style crown, red and yellow garlands, and a colourful cloth. In the foreground, two people in white and yellow sit with their backs to the camera near a tray of flowers and offerings.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits with eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He wears a loose saffron-orange garment and a long mala of dark rudraksha beads. Behind him, a deity murti is draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and gold pillars frame the hall.2010-08-25August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap. In front of the throne an older bald man in an orange garment with a white undercloth kneels or bends forward, and a woman with long dark hair seen from behind sits nearby. Silver trays holding lamps, fruit and offerings lie at the foot of the throne, a carved stone shrine pillar stands behind, and a partly visible panel with a red-and-white border appears at the right. Three people are visible, the seated man included.2010-09-20A man with long swept-back dark hair sits eyes closed in meditation on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, against a deep blue drape. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a long dark rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead, with hands clasped in his lap. In the foreground at lower edges, the back of a seated devotee's head and shoulders are visible, along with a second person in white at the lower right. Small items sit on a carved gold side table at the left. a person seated in meditation on a throne.2010-10-08A photograph of a man seated eyes-closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a gold chain, a tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. He sits with hands folded in his lap in a temple courtyard. Behind him a deity murti stands in a niche and a seated figure in orange with raised hand sits near a golden lamp stand. Fruit and a brass vessel rest on a gold side table, and red-and-orange drapes hang at left. Partially visible heads of seated devotees fill the bottom edge. The man's appearance with long swept hair, rudraksha mala, saffron robe and gold adornments is consistent with a person, seated in a satsang or darshan setting, while the page indicates a morning puja and temple visit.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. In the foreground, the backs of several seated devotees are visible, some in white garments and one in red, facing the throne during a satsang or meditation session. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing, gold malas and throne fit the Swamiji candidate profile, so this is an in-person figure on a throne during a teaching session. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop, and a purple logo appears at the lower left.2011-01-23A man seated with eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a large arched backrest carved with scrolls and bead-like rims. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, a red-and-brown mala and a rudraksha-style mala with yellow and pink flower garlands draped over his shoulders and chest. A red bindi marks his forehead, and his hands are clasped in his lap. Wisps of incense smoke rise near his chest. Behind the throne are yellow marigold garlands, a golden kalasha-like finial and blue and purple cloth. The posture suggests meditation or darshan. a person: the seated man has a saffron robe, rudraksha mala and flower garlands on a throne, which are distinctive visible cues.2010-08-19A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed and hands clasped in his lap, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a dark blue curtain. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a red bindi, and layered gold and beaded necklaces including a gold pendant. Several people with their backs to the camera, some in white and one in red, are seen in the foreground facing him. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and is seated on a throne, presented as the speaker of the gathering.2011-01-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on an ornate gold throne with carved gold scrollwork and red cushions. He wears a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. In front, a shaved-headed attendant in a maroon-bordered white cloth holds incense sticks toward him, and brass plates with flowers, fruit and offerings sit at the bottom edge. Behind the throne, yellow and white garments and garlands frame a deity murti.2010-08-09