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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, wearing a long rudraksha mala. Behind him stand gold-embellished side pedestals and a richly decorated temple shrine with brass lamps and colourful drapes. Several devotees sit before him on the floor, partly visible at the lower edge, including a bald man in glasses, a woman in red, and a woman in yellow. Silver plates with flowers and offerings rest in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure on the throne with a rudraksha mala and long hair is a candidate for the Swamiji, appearing in person.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Several devotees sit in the foreground facing him, including a shaved-headed young man in orange with white tilak, and women with long hair, one in a white sari with gold border. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture with a figure in blue and red, brass lamps, and a bowl of bananas on a side table. The setting appears to be a satsang. Given the page's reference to a person and the throne and rudraksha cues, the seated figure is a person presiding in a satsang with devotees.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold throne fit the page's claim, though the face is not identifiable from the image. Before him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a white tilak and gold chain cups his hands in ritual gesture beside silver plates holding pink flowers and offerings. A woman in white and red sari and orange blouse sits nearby with a kumkum-marked forehead, and other attendees in orange and white sit at the lower edge. On a wooden side table rests a plate of fruit and flowers, and at right a gilded image is visible on the wall.2010-10-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with folded hands on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, in a temple-like shrine. Several people in white and yellow ritual clothes hold lit oil lamps (aarti) toward him from the front, with trays of offerings and a golden deity murti and flower garlands behind. A seated person in white with a shaved head and a yellow shawl sits at the foot of the throne. a person appears as the central figure on the throne, identified by his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting. Visible: lit oil lamps, lemons, fruit and flower offerings, golden pillars and a red curtain.2010-08-08A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved halo-style back and red velvet cushions. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red-and-saffron shawl, with a red armband and a small red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap. In front of the throne, a gilded table holds pink flowers, red fruit and a small offering. Two people in white and saffron clothing sit at the lower left and right, one holding a small object, while a red and orange beaded curtain frames the scene. The gilded throne and beaded curtain suggest a formal satsang setting.2011-02-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, a bindi on his forehead. a person: long rudraksha mala and saffron robe on a golden throne, receiving honours from a group. Around him, several devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor holding small brass cups of offerings and lamps on a gold tray in front. A bald priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and sandalwood markings on his arms raises a small cup. Behind the throne stand tall gold lamps, fruit trays, and a golden canopy with purple and yellow drapery, with a deity murti in a niche at the upper right.2010-08-08A man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon border and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a golden canopy hung with leaf-shaped pendants. A red bindi marks his forehead. He rests his hands clasped in his lap and gazes forward. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and orange and white flower arrangements decorate the sides. In front, three seated devotees in white clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing him. Before the throne, a gilded offering tray holds pink lotus flowers and incense sticks. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure with stone pillars fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a long-haired appearance consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a gilded canopy overhead. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders and bare chest, a red-and-maroon border, a tall rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead, with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha mala are the qualifying cues, and he is seated in the central role on the throne. Two people in white garments sit facing him from the lower left and right, and a bald man in white is at the far left edge. In front of the throne are a gold-leaf decorated platform with pink flowers, incense sticks and offerings. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a large painted backdrop shows a deity in red and gold.2011-02-02A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold armrests and palms pressed together in his lap. Several people in white and orange clothing sit on the ground in front of him, including a shaven-headed man in white dhoti at left and women in cream and orange garments. Gold ritual vessels, a brass plate with flowers, and a fruit tray sit on wooden side tables. Behind is a stone temple wall with a relief carving, a golden statue of a seated figure in orange on the right, and red and white pillars. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions in a temple hall, hands folded in his lap. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream ritual clothes sit on orange cloth, some holding orange-edged trays and offering plates of lamps, flowers and fruit on silver trays, with a small red bowl of petals in front. One devotee in a yellow shawl sits near the front with a shaved head. A woman in white at the right is offering a tray. Golden oil lamps, a decorated stone wall with carved reliefs, a bright orange curtain and a deity murti in the background complete the scene.2010-08-08A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a temple hall. Several people in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor in front, holding oil lamps and raising lit flames toward him during a puja. Gold lamp stands, brass plates of offerings, fruit, and a small blue deity figure appear in the background. A red and gold deity figure stands in the upper area. The seated man has long, swept-back hair and the distinctive orange robe and rudraksha cues, so this may be Swamiji, though the appearance is only a probable match.2010-08-10 +1 copies