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2017-10-16 +1 copies

March 05 2016

2016-03-05 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, set against a painted backdrop of colourful deity figures holding weapons. The seated person wears an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair, a tilak mark on the forehead, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and an armlet. They hold a silver trident, a ceremonial staff with a trident-like top. A microphone stands to the left. The setting resembles a satsang stage. Appearance cues fit a person presentation: long swept hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha-style malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne as the speaker.

2013-02-04 +1 copies

A photo of a seated teaching session on a stage with a gold-leaf throne against deep maroon drapes. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange turban sits on the gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion, gesturing with his hands toward a group. Several children and young people sit cross-legged on the floor in saffron and orange garments, some in white, with hands folded near their faces, listening attentively. Ornate golden carved pillars flank the stage, with a portrait of a goddess above the throne, and two saffron-and-red decorated banners on poles stand behind the group. A standing air cooler is visible at the back.

Outdoor ceremony on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow and white marigold garlands arranged in heart-like arches. A seated man in orange-red robes, a red and gold garland, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaskar and a slight smile. Before him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple and gold shawl and a pink headcloth pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's hands, while yellow flowers lie on the cushion. Golden lion figures flank the throne, with gold-handled tridents, a gold parasol and a standing fan behind.

Two seated spiritual leaders on ornate gold thrones with lion-form armrests and red velvet cushions, in front of deep red velvet drapes. On the left, a bearded elderly sadhu in saffron/orange robes with a folded-hands posture and a walking staff rests beside him. On the right, a smiling figure with a bare-shouldered orange-and-gold garment, gold armbands and bangles, seated on a tiger-striped cloth over the throne. Below, a red and pink patterned rug.

A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, in a temple-like hall. He wears layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and a red tilak, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala. Two large painted guardian figures in gold-trimmed dhotis hold tridents on either side, and a lit oil lamp stands near the throne. The setting suggests a satsang discourse, with a small gold footstool before the throne. a person is shown in the central seated role.

A seated man in a rust-orange turban with a white plume and an orange-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne heaped with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands against a deep red velvet backdrop. He wears layered white and red garlands, bangles and a small headset microphone, and smiles while looking to the side. Beside him, a second gold throne holds a statue in white and gold robes with a tall crown, holding a staff, and wrapped in a leopard-print cloth, also draped in garlands. The gold lion-headed armrests and garland-covered thrones suggest a satsang stage setting.

A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in an indoor hall with red drapes. On the right, a seated man with long dreadlocks and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate silver throne with lion armrests, hands pressed together in greeting; he wears a red-brown cloth and a bare upper body with a garland. On the left, a standing attendant in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with dreadlocks holds a lit oil lamp toward a seated deity murti on a golden peetha. The murti is draped in red and pink garlands and wears a crown and red garment. Brass bowls with offerings sit on a green cloth in front, and a red mat lies on the floor. A trident stands beside the silver throne.

A woman in a rust-brown sari with a gold border and a beaded white flower necklace sits on a silver-framed seat with a microphone, hands joined in greeting and smiling. Opposite her, a bearded man in an orange-red turban, rust-orange robes, rudraksha bracelets and a yellow marigold garland sits on an ornate silver throne upholstered in leopard print, one arm raised. A gold-finished deity murti stands in a niche behind them, a lit lamp-lotus and string lights glow nearby, and a small framed portrait rests on a silver side table beside a bowl. A standing fan and draped fabrics frame the interview setting.

October 22 2015

2015-10-22 +1 copies

A man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and red velvet cushions, holding an open orange tablet in both hands while wearing a headset with a microphone. He wears a saffron-yellow turban with a red bindi, a brown-grey draped garment with a golden border, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and bangles. A white sheet of paper rests on the throne cushion beside him, and a golden ornamental backdrop with pink and green painted details stands behind. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and reading in a talk setting, with a saffron turban, ornate garments, and beaded necklaces as the qualifying cues.