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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-carved throne (peetha) with a red cushion, draped in garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. A decorative umbrella with red, yellow and green bands hangs above him. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and a golden headband, with his hands folded in his lap. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on each side, and a red backdrop with woven patterns frames the scene. The photograph appears to be from a ceremonial seating in a decorated hall.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with fresh flower garlands in white, yellow, red and purple. He wears a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold-toned necklace and a headband, with hands folded in front of him. A large decorated canopy with red, green, yellow and purple tassels sits above the throne, flanked by brass oil lamps (lamps) with flames on each side and garlands hanging on a red and patterned backdrop. Gold-carved armrests and a footstool complete the arrangement.2010-12-27A seated man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at the centre of the frame. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a green-and-white headband. The throne is draped with white and yellow flower garlands and bordered with gold carved panels. Behind him stands a red backdrop with woven mats and a decorative woven canopy above. Tall brass oil lamps (lamps) with flames flank both sides on a polished reflective floor. The scene looks like a ceremonial seat for a guru. The shaved-headed figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so identity is uncertain.2010-12-27A seated man in orange robes and a saffron-orange shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a tall back and a carved gold frame, a red cushion beneath him. He has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and his hands rest in his lap over a white flower garland. The throne is framed by a large floral garland of yellow, purple, white and red blossoms, with an ornate gold canopy above. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides on a polished reflective floor, and a red and gold draped backdrop with a patterned wall hangs behind. This appearance-based label matches the visible cues of long hair, orange ornate clothing and rudraksha beads, and the page's Swamiji flag, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in person, not a confirmed identification.2010-12-27A photograph of a single seated figure on a gold-ornate throne with a red cushion, under a multicoloured canopy with fringe. The man sits in lotus pose wearing an orange-saffron garment, a long gold-toned necklace of beads, and a headband; his arms rest on his knees. The throne is wreathed with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, and gold carved side panels frame it. A microphone stand stands to the right and a dark blue drape forms the backdrop. Appearance is consistent with the page's claim of a presiding figure in orange robes and mala, though identity is uncertain.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the front of a stage draped in red fabric. The throne is decorated with a long garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers, with gold-carved side panels and a golden canopy above topped by a striped fringed umbrella. The seated person wears an orange robe, an orange and white flower garland around the neck, a white flower garland, and a headband, with hands resting in the lap. Brass lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and the stage floor reflects the throne.2010-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in his lap. He wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a green-and-yellow headband. The throne is draped in a dense garland of marigolds, purple and white flowers and white jasmine strands, and a multicoloured canopy with fringe rises above him. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side against a red backdrop with woven panels, on a reflective white floor. The setting resembles a satsang or darshan hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long, swept-back hair and saffron robes with rudraksha and gold ornaments, but the appearance is only a candidate.2010-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with lion-face armrests and red cushions. The throne is framed by a large floral backdrop of marigolds, roses and white blooms, topped by a golden canopy. He wears a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles and has a microphone stand in front of him. Gold oil lamps (lamp stands) flank the throne, with a red velvet curtain behind. A white electric fan is visible at right.2015-11-16A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and an orange-draped lower garment sits in lotus posture on a red cushioned golden throne (peetha) on a stage. The figure wears a multi-strand gold necklace, bangles, and a dark headband with a red tilak. The throne is framed by a long garland of marigolds and white flowers, with a golden canopy above topped with red, yellow, green and blue tassels and a flower garland draped over the seat. Dark blue draped curtains form the backdrop, with a microphone stand and a small spotlight at right, and a patterned rug below. Swamiji is presented as a person seated on the throne, matching the appearance cues of distinctive saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces and long hair, so this is a probable identification.2010-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and multicolored floral garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland, and a green-trimmed head covering, with hands folded in his lap. A gold umbrella with red, green, yellow and purple tassels hangs above him. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side against a red and patterned backdrop with marigold garlands. The appearance of the seated figure matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate setting, while the throne alone is not conclusive.2010-12-27December 29 20102010-12-29A seated man in a saffron-yellow robe and matching yellow turban sits in lotus position on an ornate gold throne-like seat padded in red and draped with garlands of orange, yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Above him hangs a colourful fringed canopy, with red, green and black fabric drapes behind. Tall brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a gold-patterned pedestal sits at its base. He wears a long gold-bead necklace over his bare chest and a tall brass pot with flowers stands at right. The setting appears to be a satsang stage.2010-12-26A seated man in an ornate golden throne, framed by a red backdrop with woven wall hangings and a decorative ceremonial parasol with colourful striped fringe above him. He wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala necklace, a white garland, and a green-and-white head adornment, with his hands folded in his lap. The throne is draped with a long garland of white and marigold flowers, and a wide floral garland of yellow, red and white blooms encircles its back. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and the polished floor reflects the scene. No other people are visible.2010-12-27