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A man sits on a black chair on a glossy stage in front of a dark blue curtain, dressed in an elaborate golden crown with red and white jewels, long dark hair, an orange-gold shawl over one shoulder, a white beaded and sequined chest ornament, a red and yellow marigold garland, and orange-gold dhoti-style trousers with gold border. He holds a black handheld microphone in one hand and rests the other fingers against his temple with eyes lowered, in a contemplative pose. Bare feet rest on the stage. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on stage as the discourse speaker, with the crown, long hair, saffron clothing, and garland as the qualifying cues.

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A seated man in a golden-yellow silk garment and an ornate gold crown studded with red and clear stones sits before a dark blue curtain. He wears a thick red and yellow marigold garland and a jewelled silver-beaded collar, and holds a microphone in his left hand. His eyes are closed and his right hand rests against his temple.2010-09-08A seated man in an ornate gold and jewelled crown with red and white stones, long dark hair, orange silk garment, layered white and red beaded necklaces and red marigold garlands with yellow flowers. His eyes are closed and his right hand rests against his forehead, while a black microphone sits in his left hand on a dark chair in front of a deep blue draped curtain. Appearance-based candidate for a person: long swept-back hair, ornate gold crown and orange silk clothing on a discourse stage. The page indicates the event is a discourse, so this is a stage speaker in ceremonial dress, not a plain devotee.2010-09-08A man seated on a black chair on a glossy stage, speaking into a handheld microphone while touching his right temple with his other hand and gazing upward. He wears an elaborate gold crown studded with red and green stones, a saffron-orange silk garment draped over his shoulders, orange dhoti-style trousers with gold borders, a red and yellow flower garland, and a white beaded chest ornament. Behind him hangs a dark navy blue curtain. A purple logo appears at the lower left.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. A seated man in a gold crown and gold silk dhoti and kurta, with a red and yellow flower garland and dark wavy wig-like hair, holds a handheld microphone to his mouth while touching his ear with his other hand. Standing at left, a figure in an orange robe and orange dhoti with a white flower garland and a pink sleeve holds a microphone toward him, facing him. Both are barefoot on a grey stage floor. The seated actor appears costumed in royal attire rather than in any identifiable role of a real person.2010-09-08A person in a gold ornate crown and golden-yellow dhoti and shawl, with a red and green flower garland around the neck and a silver collar, sits on a wooden chair on a stage. He rests one hand on his forehead with a thoughtful pose and holds a small black staff in the other hand. Behind him hangs a dark blue draped curtain, and the stage floor is pale grey and reflective. The look suggests a costumed dramatic performance rather than a ritual.2010-09-08A performer on a stage stands centre in a costume of a deity character, wearing a tall gold jeweled crown, a red blouse, a yellow-orange draped garment with gold border, a jeweled gold collar and a long red, white and green flower garland. A small forehead tilak is visible. Behind her, a seated boy in cream kurta and gold vest sits near a microphone stand, with a seated woman in a blue sari at left, in front of draped red and pink fabric backdrop. Stage culturals performance.2010-02-12October 24 20112011-10-24December 13 20152015-12-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-armed throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. He wears an ornate gold crown, a gold chest necklace, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, and gold armbands with yellow tassels. He holds a silver trident upright in his right hand and smiles to the side against dark maroon drapery. A golden lion-head armrest is at the right edge. The robes, throne and trident suggest a ceremonial stage setting.2011-12-17A seated figure on a dark stage is framed by a large golden arched throne backrest with feather-like carved scallops and a deep maroon velvet cushion. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a small ornament at the brow, gold hoop earrings, multiple strands of heavy gold and pearl-like beaded necklaces, gold bangles, and an orange-red shawl draped over his shoulder and arm. His left hand is raised in a gesture while seated in lotus-style posture on the throne, with maroon bolster cushions beside him. Swamiji (probable): the saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces, bangles and shawl match the description of the Swamiji presentation on the page; the identification rests on these appearance cues.2012-12-09December 19 20092009-12-19December 09 20122012-12-09 +1 copies