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A stage set made to resemble a thatched village hut with a painted wooden door, peacock feathers and hanging gourds. A single person sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in a deep red-and-gold shawl, a yellow dhoti and a yellow headpiece with a flower, wearing a long red-and-marigold garland of flowers. Brass oil lamps and terracotta pots flank the stage, with offering trays and flower petals at the base. Two microphones stand in front of the throne. The person appears to be a speaker giving a discourse. a person identity is not established by the page and cannot be confirmed from appearance.

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A seated figure in yellow clothing sits on an ornate gold throne on a stage decorated as a thatched village hut with painted red-brown doors, red curtained windows, peacock feathers and hanging gourds. The figure wears a yellow turban-style headwear, a yellow robe and a long garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and large painted clay pots flank the stage, with flower offerings at the base. Microphones on stands are positioned in front of the throne. The throne is adorned with gold carvings and red cushions. Appearance cues are limited, so the figure is described by role as a seated speaker, and no identification is made.2011-08-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved peacock-feather motifs and a red cushioned seat, draped in marigold and rose garlands. The figure wears a yellow turban with a jewelled ornament, a yellow robe, a pearl necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and white bangles, and gestures with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind is a backdrop with peacock feathers and a pair of decorated terracotta pots with a flame lamp, and a brass peacock figurine sits on the throne's edge. Flowers are placed at the base of the throne. The figure is presented as a discourse setting. a person is indicated by the ornate throne, distinctive yellow turban and jewelled ornament, garlands, and the pearl and mala necklaces.2011-08-22A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a coiled cobra with a large hood, set on a stage with a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers and strung with white and pink flower garlands and hanging brass pots with white tufts. He wears a pale peach sash over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a multi-strand gold necklace, a small gold headband and a red bindi, and he rests his hands on his lap. A peacock-feather bunch stands to the left and a golden pedestal with red cushions flanks the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair swept back, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned ornate clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the appearance is only partially clear.2009-12-25A seated person sits on a red-cushioned golden throne shaped like a hooded cobra with a canopy of cobra heads, set on a stage in front of a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers. The seated person wears a pale peach-orange shawl draped over the shoulders, yellow dhoti-style trousers, a gold-toned headpiece, multiple beaded necklaces and a long red-pink garland, with hands folded in the lap and a smile. Strands of white and red flower garlands hang on the backdrop, with brass-toned pots decorated with white cloth hanging from above, a black peacock-feather fan at left, and gold carved pillars flanking the throne. A small offering stand sits at the front of the dais, and a red-and-cream carpet covers the stage floor.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate gold throne with a large golden cobra hood carved above its back, set against a red wall with a peacock feather motif. He wears a gold-and-cream turban, a pink and cream draped shawl, yellow silk dhoti with a gold border, and layered gold necklaces. He holds his hands together in his lap. Beside the throne stand a black peacock feather bundle and a garland of white and yellow flowers, with beaded strings and a hanging decoration in the background.2009-12-25A photograph of a stage set up as a thatched rural hut with wooden pillars, red curtained windows, peacock feathers and hanging clay pots. A single person sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. The seated person wears a yellow garment, a red and white rudraksha-style mala, a crown-like headdress and ornaments. Brass oil lamps (diyas) stand on either side of the throne, a microphone stands in front, and a red and orange patterned carpet lies below, with flowers and offerings at the base.2011-08-22A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped with a large hooded cobra canopy, its gilded serpent hood rising behind him. He wears a gold crown, a pink shawl over the shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold necklace and bangles, and holds a small brown object across his lap. Behind him a red backdrop is decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, hanging kalasha-style pots with white tufts, a peacock-feather motif and a tall wooden pillar wrapped in garlands. A black peacock-feather bundle stands in a vase on the left, and a gold pedestal with a red cushion sits at the throne's base. The speaker appears to be a stage-set seat in a hall with a red carpet. Appearance cues are partial: the crown, pink shawl and gold ornaments are visible, but identification from appearance is uncertain.2009-12-25A performer dressed as a deity sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a multi-hooded canopy. He wears a pale pink-and-white draped garment, bright yellow dhoti-style lower garments, a golden headpiece, and beaded necklaces, holding a small ritual object in one hand. Behind him hang red and white garlands and clay pots with white fluffy tufts, and peacock feather motifs are painted on the red backdrop. Tall black peacock feathers flank the stage and gold-carved pedestals stand at either side. The setting appears to be a stage drama or cultural performance rather than a ritual puja.2009-12-25A man with long dark hair and a gold-coloured head wrap sits smiling on an ornate golden throne carved with a large hooded cobra headrest. He wears a peach shawl over a gold necklace and yellow silk trousers, with bangles on his wrists. The throne has red cushions and gold side panels with floral carvings. Behind him is a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers, strung with white and magenta flower garlands. A small water bottle and microphone sit on a side table, with decorative hanging gourds and bead curtains at the edges. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, gold head wrap, gold necklace, peach shawl and a cobra throne, seated in a discourse setting.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with red cushions and gold-carved armrests on a stage. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold necklace and armlets, and a gold headband, and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him are a peacock-feather backdrop, garlands of white and pink flowers, hanging decorations, a potted plant with peacock feathers, and a water bottle beside him. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces, saffron-toned shawl and ornate clothing) seated on the throne.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25