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A 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.

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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 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.2010-01-01A seated long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold border and matching shawl, wearing layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone on an ornate gold throne. The throne is wrapped in red, yellow and green flower garlands and a gold canopy with a parasol-like top rises above it. A kneeling attendant in orange robes holds a tall gold staff in the foreground. The stage is decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, bronze and silver ritual vessels, fruit and a brass oil lamp. Portions of a white-and-silver arch frame the scene. a person seated on the throne, giving a discourse.2009-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A 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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow marigold and red, purple and white flower garlands, with a yellow flower backdrop behind him. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold shawl, a long gold ceremonial necklace, and a red bindi, and holds a microphone stand as he smiles and speaks. Gold lion-shaped armrest carvings and a brass kalasha-style vessel with fruit sit at the edge of the frame. Swamiji (probable): he has long, swept-back hair and gold ceremonial necklaces, and the page identifies this event as a discourse.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a white turban sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl over bare shoulders, with a long gold ceremonial necklace. A red bindi is on his forehead, and a microphone stand is at his side. Golden lamps stand on wall shelves behind him, with gold-framed carved panels on the left.2010-12-29A 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 seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a white garment with gold borders and a gold-bordered shawl, and a heavy gold bead necklace. Long hair falls to his shoulders and a red bindi is on his forehead. He smiles and raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture. Silver ritual vessels stand on a gold-carved table in front of him, and flower strands drape the throne base.2010-01-01A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, magenta, white and purple flowers. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold bead necklace, with a red floral garland at the crown of the throne. A microphone stands in front of him as he smiles and speaks.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a small red bindi sits centred in front of a floral arch of yellow, white, purple, magenta and red garlands on a golden throne-like seat. He wears a white upper garment with a gold border and a heavy gold bead necklace, and raises both open palms toward the audience beside a microphone on a stand. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, gold necklace and ceremonial setting match the page's identification, but the face is not used to confirm it. Gold ornamental carving and a trident-like finial frame the scene.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and red flower garlands in yellow, orange, magenta and white. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a bare upper body, and a heavy gold necklace of beads. He has a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, and he raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture while smiling. Behind the throne are a golden ornamental backrest, a flower-covered wall of yellow blooms, and a painted decorative panel in red, green and white. The person matches the page's a person presentation only partially: long hair, gold necklace and white-gold ritual dress, but the appearance is uncertain, so the role is given as a seated figure giving blessings.2010-01-01