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A man seated in meditation posture on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a garland arch of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple and magenta blooms. He wears a yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over a bare shoulder and a yellow dhoti, with a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a gold pendant. A red bindi marks his forehead. Two brass oil lamps (lit, with flames) stand on either side of the throne, and a red-and-green fringed canopy hangs above. Flowers are scattered on the red cushioned seat. The backdrop is white draped fabric with a gold-framed podium at the lower corners. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, wearing a yellow turban, saffron-yellow garments and rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, in the posture of a satsang discourse.

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A man seated cross-legged on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with a floral arch of yellow, purple, red and white garlands. He wears a saffron-yellow turban with a red bindi, a yellow draped robe and a heavy gold multi-bead necklace, and rests his hands on his knees in a calm, seated posture. Behind him hang a white drape and an ornate red-and-gold canopy; brass oil lamps (diyas) stand on gold-trimmed side tables. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with saffron robes, a turban and gold necklace.2010-12-26A seated man in a yellow-orange turban, yellow robe and layered gold beaded necklaces sits in lotus-style posture on a red-cushioned throne. The throne is framed by a arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two ornate brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a decorative canopy hangs above. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-yellow turban, ornate gold ceremonial necklaces and ritual robes match the page's listing, and he is presented in the seat of honour as the central figure of a satsang. Background is a white draped cloth with red flowers and a small logo at upper left.2010-12-26A man seated cross-legged in meditation posture on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a bright yellow-orange turban, a matching yellow-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and body, a red bindi on his forehead, and a heavy gold necklace of large beads with a pendant. Behind him hangs a decorated red and gold canopy with tassels. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on gold-trimmed pedestals at each side, and red flowers are scattered at the base of the throne against a white backdrop.2010-12-26A man seated cross-legged in meditation on a gold-and-red throne decorated with a dense arch of marigold and purple, white and red flower garlands. He wears a yellow-orange turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a yellow-saffron dhoti and shawl, and layered gold beaded necklaces. His hands rest in his lap. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on gold-ornate pedestals at either side, and a small round decorative emblem hangs on the garland at the arch. A white draped backdrop fills the background.2010-12-26A man seated in lotus position on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple, red and white behind him. He wears a yellow-orange turban with a red bindi, a sheer yellow-orange robe draped over the shoulders, and a heavy gold necklace of large beads with a pendant. A young boy's sized oil lamp (oil lamp) burns at the right edge beside a gold-trimmed stand, and a red-and-gold canopy hangs above. The background is a white draped cloth with floral decoration.2010-12-26A man seated cross-legged on a richly decorated throne, smiling, with hands clasped in his lap. He wears a bright yellow turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, yellow robes draped over one shoulder, and a thick gold necklace of beaded ornaments. The throne is framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple and white flowers, with red cushions and gold carved armrests at the base. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and a red-and-gold canopy with tassels hangs above. Swamiji (probable): the yellow turban, saffron robes, gold necklace and seated throne match the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang, though the face is not used for identification.2010-12-26A seated man in a yellow turban and yellow draped robe sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned throne decorated with a dense arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears a heavy gold necklace of beads and a red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him hangs a red-and-white floral garland and an ornate gold backdrop, with a lit oil lamp at the right edge and a microphone on a stand. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a yellow turban, ornate gold beaded necklace and ceremonial yellow robes on a throne, consistent with the page's satsang context.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 seated man in saffron-yellow ceremonial dress sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, white, red and purple flowers. He wears a yellow turban with a red tilak mark, a yellow shawl over a bare shoulder, a long gold necklace of beads and a pendant. His hands rest folded in his lap. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, and a gold bird-topped finial is visible. The setting is a satsang with a white backdrop and a tall red and gold canopy above. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne with the garlanded arch, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and turban as cues.2010-12-26A seated man in saffron-yellow robes and a yellow turban sits cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation on an ornate golden throne. The throne is framed by a large arch of multicoloured garlands in yellow, purple, red and white flowers, with red cushions at the base. A gold multi-strand necklace with ornate pendant hangs on his chest, and a red bindi marks his forehead. A lit oil lamp stands to the right and a microphone sits at the lower right. Draped fabric and a golden canopy hang above. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robes, a turban and ornate gold necklace fit the appearance cues of a seated sannyasi-teacher, presented on a throne.2010-12-26A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a red-cushioned throne decorated with a large arch of marigolds and flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears a yellow turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a yellow shawl draped over his body and a heavy gold necklace of large beads. His hands rest folded in his lap and his gaze is directed to the side. Behind him is a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a white backdrop. The throne is decorated with ornamental red-and-white rosettes. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a yellow turban, a saffron-yellow shawl, gold bead necklace and a sitting posture on a flower-decorated throne.2010-12-26