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A person seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising both open hands in a speaking gesture before a microphone on a stand. The figure wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold ceremonial necklace, and has long dark hair swept back. The throne is framed by a large arch of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, with a garland-covered yellow floral backdrop, a silver oil lamp to the left and white and purple flower garlands at the base. Swamiji (probable) is the seated speaker, identified by long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-gold shawl cues.

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A 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 seated man with long dark hair speaks into a microphone while raising his right hand, seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears white robes with a gold-bordered shawl draped over one shoulder and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. Silver oil lamps and brass vessels with fruit stand beside the throne, and the backdrop is covered in yellow flowers. The page identifies this as a discourse, and the man's distinctive long hair, gold necklace and throne setting are consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance, shown in person.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 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.2010-01-01A 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 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 figure on an ornate golden throne-like seat with lion-form armrests, set before a backdrop framed with yellow and orange marigold garlands and purple-and-white floral arches. The seated person wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, a long beaded necklace, and holds up a small printed photograph or card while smiling. Ornate silver lamps with bird finials and a trident motif stand at the sides, and a golden tray with fruit and offerings sits in front of the throne, with a microphone stand nearby. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the identity is not established from the image alone.2010-01-01A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with multicolour garlands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, a long gold ceremonial necklace, and raises his right hand in a blessing wave while smiling. A silver kalasha-style lamp stands at the left and a microphone on a stand is at the right. The backdrop is covered with yellow marigold-like flowers and gold-painted decorative panels.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 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.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a golden throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a heavy gold bead necklace, and holds his arms outspread while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne has ornate gold carving and a gold-and-flower backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered white garments are the cues. He is seated and speaking to an audience.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a large arch of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a heavy gold necklace, and raises both hands in an expressive gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Gold carved armrests and a yellow marigold backdrop with purple and white floral trim surround him. A bowl of fruit sits at the left edge. The man is a probable Swamiji by the page's context and his long hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered shawl, though identity is not certain from appearance alone.2010-01-01