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November 06 2011

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A man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a tall carved back and a red velvet cushion, smiling with his hand raised to his chin. He wears a red-orange draped garment, a heavy gold bead necklace, gold bangles and a red vermilion mark on his forehead. Beside him a small tablet device sits on the throne and a brass oil lamp and vase of pink and red flowers stand nearby against a dark blue draped backdrop. a person is present, identified by the saffron-red robes, gold necklace and ceremonial throne setting.2011-11-11July 10 20162016-07-10A seated man in an ornate golden crown and saffron-orange robes sits on a silver throne with leopard-print cushions, holding a silver staff in his right hand. He wears layered garlands of pink and white flowers, rudraksha bracelets, a gold chest ornament and a sacred mark on his forehead. Behind him stands a large tiered gopuram temple tower lit in warm colours against a dark green starry backdrop, and a few dark-haired heads of people are partly visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, gold crown, rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklace match the cues for the figure.2017-09-30January 19 20142014-01-19October 11 20172017-10-11A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate silver throne carved with lions, floral scrolls and a tall arched back, in front of a backdrop of a gopuram-style temple tower. He wears a golden crown-like headpiece, a gold pendant, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha bracelets and pink and white flower garlands, with a red tilak on his forehead. He sits with palms pressed together in a greeting gesture toward the audience, with a silver staff leaning beside the throne. Dark heads of audience members appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the saffron robe, crown, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces as the seated speaker on the throne.2017-09-30October 10 20152015-10-10A person seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion and deep red velvet cushions, raising one hand in a blessing or teaching gesture while speaking into a small headset microphone. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a long multi-strand orange-beaded mala, a heavy ornate gold bead necklace, gold bangles and an armband, with a red bindi on the forehead. A green parrot perches on the left side of the throne, and lit oil lamps glow in the background. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as the discourse speaker.2013-04-14A smiling man with short dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform in front of an ornate gold throne with carved lion and floral motifs. He wears a maroon-red robe over one shoulder, with gold trim, matching red trousers, a long gold bead necklace reaching the chest, and gold armlets and bangles. His arms are spread open in a welcoming gesture. Flanking the throne are gold oil lamps topped with bird figures, and to each side stand flower arrangements of pink and cream blooms with green leaves. A dark blue draped backdrop fills the background.2011-11-11A seated man in a red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, lions carved on the armrests, and a microphone on a stand before him. He wears a red shawl over one shoulder, a gold pendant, multiple beaded necklaces and a bangle, with a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead. He gestures with both raised hands while speaking. Behind him are gold-and-red decorative drapes, a vase of red and orange flowers stands at right, and a blue-draped figure is partly visible at left.2011-02-19November 20 20132013-11-20April 05 20122012-04-05