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A smiling man in a white turban and a lavender, sequined embroidered robe stands in front of an ornate gold throne-back with a carved lion-form base. He wears long garlands of white, red and purple flowers, a gold necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, and gestures with an open palm. Seated and standing devotees behind him wear yellow shawls and saris. At the lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and glasses sits beside the golden peetha, with a teddy bear, bowls of fruit and bright flower arrangements on the stage. Swamiji (probable): the man in the turban and sequined robe, with long swept-back hair, flower garlands and a gold necklace, stands on the stage in front of the throne.

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A smiling man stands before a large ornate gold throne with carved crown-shaped top, in front of dark blue drapery. He wears a pale pink turban, a sparkly pink-and-lavender embroidered jacket, a white and multicolour flower garland with red, purple and white blooms, and gold beaded necklaces. He holds his hands together near his chest. Seated and standing devotees behind him include women in saffron, red and green saris, a man in an orange shawl at left, and a small girl in a red dress on the right. A cameraman with a video camera is visible behind the figure. A golden umbrella-like canopy hangs at the top of the frame.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with intricate carved scrollwork and a golden crest, against a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears a white turban with a small red mark on his forehead, a multicoloured embroidered silk kurta in purple, pink and blue, and a long garland of white flowers edged with red, green and purple, plus a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. He smiles broadly and raises one hand near his face, resting the other on the gold armrest. Identity cues include the long hair, turban, ornate silk and gold necklaces, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate seated in person.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with embossed floral and deity-relief carvings, smiling and gazing upward. He wears a white turban with a red tilak mark, a pink and blue sequined embroidered kurta, and layered white, red and purple flower garlands over a gold ceremonial necklace. A microphone stand stands at right beside a floral arrangement of orange and yellow blooms, against a dark blue draped curtain.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief panels, against a dark navy curtain with a microphone stand at right. He wears a white turban with a small red mark on the forehead, a pink-lilac embroidered sherwani with sequin work, and a blue lower garment. He is draped with a white and multicoloured flower garland and a long gold bead necklace, with hands resting on the throne's armrests and a smile directed to his right.2010-01-01A smiling man stands beside an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and cream cushioned seat with a plum velvet pillow and orange cloth. He wears a white turban, a lilac and plum embroidered sherwani-style tunic with sequins, and a long garland of white jasmine with red, purple and green flowers, plus a gold bead necklace. His arms are open in a welcoming gesture. A gold parasol canopy is above, and a woman in a white sari with a blue border and a red shawl, and another in a yellow shawl, stand behind. Golden table with flowers and sweets in the foreground. a person: the man wears a white turban, a long gold bead necklace and a flower garland, and stands by a gold throne, but these cues are shared by many ceremonial dressers, so identity is uncertain.2010-01-01A man seated on a cream-cushioned chair before a microphone stand speaks at an event. He wears a white turban, a long-haired style swept back, a multicoloured sequined and embroidered kurta in pink, purple and blue, and a white flower garland with green, red and purple accents over gold beads. Behind him a large ornate gold relief panel depicts a deity figure, and a dark blue curtain hangs as backdrop. A flower arrangement sits at the lower right. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, white turban and ornate sequined clothing with a ceremonial garland, seated in a presenter's position.2010-01-01A man stands in front of an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella overhead, smiling broadly and raising one hand with arms outstretched. He wears a pale pink turban, a pink brocade-patterned kurta, and a long garland of white and purple flowers with orange and red accents, plus a gold bead necklace. Behind him to the left, a man in a white robe with a yellow-green shawl gestures, and to the right several women and a small girl in red dress watch, with a woman in orange sari at the far right. A basket of orange and yellow flowers sits at the bottom right. Black draped curtains form the backdrop. The man in front has long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate garland, appearance consistent with the a person cues described by the page, so this is a probable identification.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with elaborately carved golden back panels and armrests on a stage before a dark blue draped curtain. He wears a white turban, a lavender sequined long robe with blue-and-white striped lower wrap, and multicolored garlands of white, red, and purple flowers draped over his shoulders, with a gold necklace. He is barefoot on a red cushion and smiles while facing a microphone on a stand. Flower arrangements of yellow, red and pink blooms sit on the stage beside the throne. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include white turban, ornate garlanded clothing and ceremonial throne seating, presented as the speaker at a satsang.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved, scrolled back on a stage with a dark blue drape behind it. He wears a white turban, a sparkly lavender and pale blue long robe, and a white and multicoloured garland of flowers draped over his shoulders, with a gold necklace visible. Two cushioned armrests flank him, and a microphone stands at the right. Flower arrangements in yellow, orange and red sit on a gold side table, and a gold kalasha-style ornament rests beside the throne. The man's eyes are lowered. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, turban, gold necklace and garlanded, ornate robe match the page's claim, and he is seated on a peetha throne.2010-01-01A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork backrest against a dark blue backdrop. He wears a pale pink-white turban with a small red bindi on his forehead, a long multicoloured embroidered robe in blue, purple and pink with sequined detailing, and a thick garland of white flowers edged with red, purple and green. A heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant hangs on his chest and a light grey shawl drapes over one arm of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the turban, long hair, ornate robe and gold necklace match the appearance cues, so this is a seated figure in an honoured, throne-seated presentation.2010-01-01A smiling man in a white turban with a small red bindi sits before a large ornate gold-embossed throne panel depicting deity figures. He wears a shimmering pink and blue embroidered brocade robe and a long garland of white flowers with red, green and purple accents, with a gold bead necklace. A microphone stand is at right against a dark curtain.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne raises both palms in an open gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white turban, a purple and blue sequined kurta-style garment with embroidered patterns, a dense gold bead necklace and a long white and red garland of flowers with purple and green accents. A dark blue draped curtain stands behind him.2010-01-01