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A seated man in a golden-yellow turban and matching yellow dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with a dense garland of marigolds in yellow and orange, with red, purple and white flowers. He wears a multi-strand gold necklace and has his hands clasped in his lap. A brass oil lamp (deepa) with a lit flame stands on the left, and a sheer draped cloth hangs behind the throne against a white backdrop with a teal fabric panel above.

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A seated man in a yellow-orange turban, saffron-yellow garment and layered gold bead necklaces sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne. The throne is wrapped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and framed by a gold-carved backrest. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the left edge, and a draped gold cloth hangs behind the throne. The man has a red tilak on his forehead and smiles while his hands rest in his lap.2010-12-26A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) richly decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and white blooms. He wears a saffron-yellow turban, a saffron-yellow dhoti and shawl, and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace of large round beads. His hands are folded in his lap and he sits calmly facing forward. Behind him hang colourful fabric drapes and a flower-decorated backdrop. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the left edge, and a small brass deity murti is visible beside it.2010-12-26A man in a yellow turban and sheer yellow saffron-toned drape sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers and red velvet cushions. He wears a heavy gold-beaded necklace and a gold chain, hands folded in his lap, bare feet resting on a flower-strewn footstool. A red and gold canopy hangs above.2010-12-26A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne decorated with a large arc of garlands in yellow, purple, red and white flowers. He wears a yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over bare shoulders with a yellow dhoti, and a heavy multi-strand necklace of golden beads. He sits cross-legged with hands clasped, smiling. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at left against a white drape. Swamiji (probable): he has a distinctive combination of a turban, saffron-yellow ceremonial clothing, gold beaded necklaces and a throne setting, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-12-26A seated man in yellow ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with a thick garland of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers and red blossoms, with a red cushion beneath him. He wears a yellow turban, a yellow wrap over his shoulders and a multi-strand necklace of gold-toned beads, his hands folded in his lap. A brass oil lamp (lamp) with a lit flame stands at the left edge, and a gold-toned deity figurine rests nearby. The backdrop is white draped fabric with scattered red petals.2010-12-26A seated man sits cross-legged on a richly decorated golden throne framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, white, red and purple flowers. He wears a bright yellow turban with a small red mark on his forehead, a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders and body, and a heavy necklace of large golden beads. His hands rest folded in his lap and he gazes to the side. To the right stands a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a brass vessel topped with a bird finial. The white drape behind him and the red velvet cushions complete the scene.2010-12-26A seated man in a golden-yellow turban and saffron-yellow dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, purple, yellow and white. He wears a heavy gold necklace of beads and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands rest together in his lap. To the right, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on a gold-carved stand, and a white backdrop hangs behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has the saffron-yellow ceremonial clothing, turban and gold ornaments associated with the page's event, placed on a throne in a satsang setting.2010-12-26A seated man in yellow ascetic robes sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned throne (peetha) framed by a arch of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears a yellow turban, a red tilak, a long necklace of gold beads and a gold chain, with hands folded in his lap. A brass oil lamp (deepa) with a lit flame stands at right, and a gold-trimmed red cloth lies at the base. The setting appears to be a satsang hall with white drapery behind.2010-12-26A man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, with a red and gold canopy above. He wears a yellow turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a yellow shawl draped over bare shoulders, a yellow dhoti, and a heavy gold necklace of beads and a long gold chain. His hands are folded in his lap, and he smiles toward the audience. Probable Swamiji by appearance: the swept garland throne, yellow turban and layered gold necklaces are distinctive ceremonial cues for the central figure, who appears to be seated in a satsang setting. Two small decorative ornaments hang from the garland arch on either side of him.2010-12-26A seated man in yellow ritual clothing sits before an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like figures and a floral garland of yellow and red flowers framing the arch. He wears a yellow turban with a red trim, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and smiles while resting his hands on his knees. Swamiji (probable) appears through the yellow and red ceremonial dress, long swept-back hair, turban and rudraksha mala on the throne. The dark backdrop and gilded peetha suggest a satsang or darshan setting.2011-11-04A seated man in yellow ceremonial robes and a yellow turban with a red forehead mark sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a golden arch framed with yellow and red flower garlands. He wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and gold bangles and gestures with one raised hand while smiling. The throne has carved lion-like figures at its sides and a red cloth draped across the platform. The setting suggests a satsang or public discourse.2011-11-04A man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands and a gold-framed back. He wears a yellow turban with a red tilak mark, a yellow shawl draped over a yellow garment, and a heavy gold bead necklace, with his hands folded in his lap and bare feet resting on a flower-covered footstool. Red cushions flank him and a red and gold canopy hangs overhead. He smiles, looking to one side. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the turban, saffron-yellow ceremonial clothing, gold necklace and throne setting, with the page noting his presence at this event.2010-12-26