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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.

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A 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 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 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 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 man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with a gold-framed backrest. He wears a white turban with a small red bindi, a white shawl over white dhoti-style garments, and a long gold necklace of ceremonial links. He smiles and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him are red and gold cushions, a gold-leaf altar-style screen, and lit brass oil lamps on the walls. Garlands of flowers also hang along the stage edge.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A 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 with long dark hair and a red bindi raises one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a long gold bead necklace. Behind him is a gold-embossed throne with a golden canopy, all decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and multicoloured flower arches, with flower petals scattered below. A blue and white dove logo appears in the upper left. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold beaded necklace and white ceremonial clothing on a flower-decorated throne; appearance is adequate but not fully distinctive, so this is recorded as probable. A satsang-style discourse setting is visible.2010-01-01December 29 20102010-12-29A smiling man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. He wears a white turban with a red bindi, a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, and a heavy gold necklace of ceremonial beads. A microphone on a stand is in front of him, and a gold-carved wooden lectern stands at left. Above, brass kalasha lamps and hanging garland strands decorate the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, a turban and a gold ceremonial necklace, presented as the central speaker on the throne, consistent with a discourse setting.2010-12-29A seated man on a gilded throne decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands, a red cushion beneath him. He wears a white turban, a red bindi, a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border over his shoulders, long hair, and a heavy gold necklace with large beads. He smiles and raises one hand in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A carved wooden lectern stands at left and a brass lamp is visible at upper right. Gold-garlanded throne platform with marigold strands below. Appearance matches the sannyasi-style cues of the page's subject: swept hair, turban, gold beads and white ceremonial dress, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Only one physical person is visible.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29