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A photograph of a decorated outdoor stage under red and white draped canopy. A figure with long dark hair and a gold necklace, wearing white and cream clothing, sits on an ornate gold throne with a flower-garlanded backrest, holding a small red object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a trident hangs on the backdrop, and the platform is lined with marigold garlands, flower arrangements in brass vessels and a green-patterned backdrop with white bead borders. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, gold necklace and white ceremonial clothing on a throne, matching the page's note of Swamiji at this event.

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A 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 photograph of an outdoor stage decorated with yellow marigold and white flower garlands, red draping and a green floral-patterned backdrop. A seated person sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy, wearing a white and gold garment, a gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair, holding a microphone. A standing man in an orange robe bends forward and offers a small object to the seated figure. Silver lamps on stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower vases stand at the stage front. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance in the seated role, while the standing man in orange is a devotee or sannyasi.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage decorated with gold and green drapery, marigold garlands and a golden canopy over an ornate golden throne. A seated figure in white and gold clothing with a yellow-and-white garland sits on the throne, smiling. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head stands at the left edge, leaning toward the seated figure and offering something held in both hands. Silver lamp stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower arrangements sit along the stage edge. The stage is set for a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event.2010-01-01A 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 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 sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on a decorated stage, hands joined in greeting with a microphone before him. He wears white robes, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with long dark hair. The throne is backed by a golden crown-like canopy and a large arch of marigold and garland-draped panels in yellow, red and white, flanked by silver oil lamps and orange flower arrangements in brass pots. The stage front is draped in red and gold fabric with marigold garlands. A tented ceiling overhead. A corner logo and a faint printed name appear at the lower right of the stage edge.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A figure seated on a gold-and-flower-decorated throne under a canopy, wearing a gold crown, white dhoti and layered white and marigold garlands, raising both hands in blessing. Around the raised stage, several people in saffron-orange robes sit with hands folded in namaste, including a shaven-headed monk in front and women in orange saris at the right. Flanking the throne are silver trident-topped standards and a silver kalasha-style lamp stand. The stage front is draped in red and white cloth with marigold and white flower garlands, with orange marigold arrangements in a brass pot.2010-01-01A festive stage decorated with yellow marigold hangings, white and red floral garlands and a red-and-gold draped front. A seated figure in white and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne under a decorated canopy, while a woman in a blue sari with a gold border offers a long garland to them. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand around, one holding a brass plate, another with a brass lamp on a stand at right. Women in white saris stand at left. A tall silver oil lamp stands in the foreground. The backdrop features colourful patterned panels with white beaded borders.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 stage at an ashram event with a large golden throne backed by a green floral-decorated panel with silver and red arches. A seated figure in white and gold clothing sits on the throne, wearing a long mala necklace and holding a small object near his face, with a swept-back long dark hairstyle and an ornate crown-like headdress of red and yellow flowers. A bald man in an orange robe stands bending forward at the left, extending an offering on a red-and-gold tray toward the seated figure. Silver oil lamps on stands, a trident hanging on the panel, marigold garlands on the stage edge and flower arrangements in brass pots surround the platform. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person claim only partly, so identity is uncertain; the seated person is described by role as a seated teacher on a throne.2010-01-01