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A smiling man sits cross-legged on a cream upholstered throne-like seat while speaking into a gooseneck microphone, hands open in gesture. He wears a red and purple patterned turban with a red tilak mark, an orange-red shawl and matching dhoti with green-and-gold border, and a long gold bead mala around his neck. Behind him are a blue draped curtain and a flower arrangement of red and white roses in a brass vase, with papers on the side table. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, turban, saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial gold mala are the qualifying cues for the speaking figure, who is presented in a satsang discourse setting.

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A man seated cross-legged on a cream upholstered throne-like seat before a microphone stand, smiling while speaking. He wears a red and purple patterned turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, an orange saffron wrap with embroidered green-and-red border, and a long gold bead necklace. A vase of red and white roses and a sheet of paper sit on a side table, with a dark blue curtain behind. Appearance-based cues (distinctive turban, saffron wrap, gold necklace, seated on a dais while teaching) suggest Swamiji (probable) as the speaker.2010-09-18A photograph of a seated speaker on a stage during a public talk. A man wearing a red and blue turban, an orange-red shawl over a bare upper body with a patterned border, and long gold beaded necklaces sits in a cushioned beige armchair with carved black wooden arms and a high carved back. He gestures with one raised hand and smiles, a microphone on a stand before him. A small vase of red and white flowers sits on a table beside a bell and a framed small portrait, with papers on the armrest and table. A dark blue curtain and a framed sign stand behind him.2010-09-18A smiling man in an orange-red saffron garment with a patterned border sits on an ornate beige throne-like armchair with dark carved wooden arms on a stage. He wears a multicoloured turban in red, pink, purple and blue, a red bindi on his forehead, and a long gold bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala of golden beads. A microphone on a stand is in front of him, and a vase of red and white roses stands on a small table to his left. A dark blue backdrop and a green sign with gold lettering behind him. a person seated in the centre, giving a discourse as a speaker.2010-09-18A man seated on an ornate cream upholstered throne with carved dark wooden armrests speaks into a microphone during a talk. He wears a red and purple turban, an orange saffron robe with gold embroidered border, and a long gold bead necklace, and has a small red bindi. His right hand rests at his chest. Beside him stand a vase of red and white roses with greenery and a small brass bell on the left, against a blue draped backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker wears a turban, saffron robe and gold necklace, consistent with the page's description of a discourse.2010-09-18A man seated on a large gold-upholstered throne-style armchair with dark carved wooden armrests speaks into a microphone on a stand during a seated talk on a stage. He wears a red-orange saffron garment draped over his shoulders with golden trim, a multi-strand necklace of gold beads and a red-and-purple turban. His hands are open in an explanatory gesture. A small vase holds red and white roses on a side table, with a silver bell and a framed devotional picture beside him, and papers rest on the armrest. A green banner with gold lettering is behind him. Swamiji (probable): the saffron garment, gold bead necklace and turban are the cues, shown in the role of a seated speaker.2010-09-18A seated man in an ornate beige armchair with carved dark wooden back speaks at a microphone on a stand. He wears a red and purple turban, an orange saffron robe edged with gold embroidered trim, and a long gold bead necklace. He gestures with one hand while holding a sheet of paper on the armrest. A small vase of red and white flowers sits on a side table beside him, with a small framed image on a stand at left and a blue curtain behind. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears distinctive saffron robes, gold bead necklace and ornate turban, seated as the speaker on a throne-like chair.2010-09-18A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate dark-wood throne-style armchair with beige upholstery, speaking at a microphone on a stand. He wears a red and purple striped turban, an orange-red saffron garment draped over his bare shoulders and chest, and a long multi-strand gold bead necklace. His hands rest in his lap. A small vase of red and white roses sits on the left, a small brass bell and a framed picture stand on a side table, and papers rest on the armrests. Behind him, a dark blue curtain and a gold-lettered banner are visible. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron clothing, gold beads, colourful turban and seated position as the speaker at this talk. Printed text on the banner is partially visible.2010-09-18A man seated on an ornate cream throne with carved black wooden armrests and a tall carved back, speaking at a microphone on a stand. He wears a red and purple patterned turban, an orange saffron-coloured robe with a decorative border, and a long multi-strand gold bead necklace, and he is smiling broadly. Beside him is a small vase of red and white roses and a brass bell with a small framed image. A paper sheet rests on the armrest and a second on a side table. Behind him hangs a dark blue curtain and a partial green sign with gold lettering.2010-09-18A smiling man seated cross-legged on a cream upholstered throne-like chair with a carved black wooden back, in front of a dark blue curtain and a green banner with large gold letters reading "yoga". He wears a red-and-blue turban, an orange saffron-coloured drape with gold-embroidered edges, and a long gold bead necklace reaching his chest. His hands rest together in his lap, and a microphone on a stand is in front of him. To his left stands a vase of red and white roses and a small framed picture. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a turban and saffron drape with ornate gold necklace, consistent with a seated discourse at a yoga session.2010-09-18A man seated on a cream upholstered armchair with carved dark wooden back, speaking into a microphone on a stand during a talk. He wears a red and purple tie-dyed turban with a small red bindi, a saffron-orange draped garment with ornate golden border, and a long multi-strand necklace of large gold beads. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and his hands are open in gesture. Beside him is a vase of red and white roses and a small brass lamp with a framed picture. Papers rest on the armrests and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated speaker in saffron robes with turban and gold beads.2010-09-18A man in an orange-red saffron garment with gold-coloured beaded necklaces and a red, pink and purple turban sits on a beige upholstered throne-style chair with carved black wooden arms, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He smiles and gestures with his right hand raised. A vase of red and white flowers sits on a small table beside him, with papers and a small silver lamp nearby. A dark blue draped backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the orange robe, ornate turban, gold necklaces and throne seating are the qualifying cues.2010-09-18A smiling man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a multicolored red, pink and purple turban sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne-style chair on a stage. A long garland of gold beads hangs around his neck. A microphone stand is in front of him, a small vase of red and white roses sits on a side table, and a brass lamp is at the left edge. Behind him is a dark blue curtain and a banner with gold lettering reading Yoga Sutra. A white-clad figure sits partly visible behind the chair. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on stage in saffron robes with a turban and gold garland.2010-09-18