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A photograph of a figure seated on a gold and ornate throne on a raised stage under a red and white draped tent canopy. The figure wears white robes with a saffron-gold shawl and a long dark hair, gesturing with raised hands toward a microphone on a stand. The throne is backed by a large garland of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and a golden crown-like canopy. Silver oil lamps stand on either side, and brass pots with orange and white flowers sit along the front of the stage draped in red and gold cloth. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the long hair, saffron-gold shawl and ceremonial throne setting.

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A seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and purple flowers, addressing an audience on a stage. The person wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a gold chain and a beaded necklace, and a red bindi on the forehead, with long dark hair; one hand is raised in a speaking gesture before a microphone stand. The throne is framed by a flower-covered backdrop with yellow marigold draping, a decorative purple and white border, and ornate silver lamps (oil lamps) on tall stands at each side. Flower offerings and fruit lie on the stage in front. a person: the person is seated on a throne with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a gold-bordered shawl, consistent with the page's account of a New Year discourse.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) raises both hands in greeting or blessing while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold-beaded necklace. The throne is draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, orange and white flowers, and the stage front is decorated with orange marigolds and white garland strands. Silver lamps stand on either side, and a red and gold fringed cloth covers the stage. Behind the throne hangs yellow floral backdrop with patterned panels. A small fan is visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and an ornate throne with a shawl, supporting an identification as the speaker at this satsang.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) framed by a dense arch of yellow, white and magenta flower garlands, with a golden trident at the left edge and gilded lion-head armrests. He has long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a white garment with gold border worn over the shoulder, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. He gestures with one raised hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand, and a golden kalasha-like finial with garlands tops the backdrop. Cues fit the Swamiji (probable) presentation: long hair, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate throne setting, though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti and a gold-coloured shawl, speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his right hand. He wears a gold necklace and sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white. Above him hangs a canopy of white and yellow floral garlands, and the backdrop is covered in yellow marigold blooms and blue-and-white patterned bunting. Silver oil lamps stand on either side of the stage, and gold-and-silver ornamental stands flank the throne. A few flower-decorated cushions and a water bottle sit on the dais. Tall silver lamps and a stage backdrop complete the discourse setting. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identifiable by long swept-back hair and gold necklaces with white and gold ceremonial clothing, delivering a discourse.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, with a trident-shaped ornament at the left edge. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a matching shawl over one shoulder, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. He smiles while seated behind a microphone on a stand, hands resting on the cushioned gold armrests. Golden lion figures flank the throne base and floral arches frame the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is shown in person on the throne, identified by the long hair, gold necklace and ceremonial throne setting; the appearance cues are moderately distinctive.2010-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl and a gold multi-strand necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a large arch of marigolds in yellow, red, purple and white. His palms are raised and open in a teaching gesture beside a microphone stand, and a small red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him a wall of yellow flowers and white and purple decorative panels frames the stage, with a silver kalasha-style vessel and fruit offerings on a low gold table at left. Dhoti and shawl describe the white ritual clothing.2010-01-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha-style mala and a ceremonial gold necklace speaks into a microphone on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and carved lion armrests. The throne sits under a gold canopy with white garlands and a tiered red, yellow and purple floral backdrop. Foreground offerings include a floral arrangement, fruit, sweets and a small brass vessel. A standing attendant in white holds a tall gold staff at the right edge. a person is shown in a satsang setting, with the throne and garland cues matching the page's description of a public message.2008-01-01A seated man in long dark hair waves with his right hand from an ornate gilded throne, its back framed by a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers with a large red blossom at the top. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a gold-coloured shawl, a red bindi and a long gold bead necklace. Gilded lion-head armrests flank the throne, and fruit and flower offerings sit on the platform before him. Behind is a decorated backdrop of yellow flowers and painted white, red and green patterns, with a silver oil lamp stand at the left edge. The person waving is a candidate matching the Swamiji description through swept-back long hair, saffron-toned ornate clothing and a gold necklace, so this is an appearance-based probable identification: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne draped in garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. Seated on the throne is a long-haired man in white and cream robes with a gold necklace, holding a small object in his hands near a microphone stand. The backdrop is covered in yellow flowers framed with decorative multicoloured bands, and the stage front has red drapery with marigold garlands. Silver oil lamps with bird finials and a trident emblem stand on either side, and flower arrangements sit at the base of the platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and ceremonial white and gold dress, and sits on the throne as the principal speaker.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large flower-garland backrest of yellow, red, purple and white blooms speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears white clothing with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold necklace, and has long hair and a red bindi. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he talks. Behind him is a wall of yellow flowers and decorative panels in purple and white, with gold lion-form armrests and a water bottle at the side of the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the speaker, distinguished by long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklace and white-and-gold ceremonial dress on the throne.2010-01-01