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A photograph of an empty stage set for a gathering, with a large cushioned wooden armchair at centre on a raised white platform, draped with a patterned cloth and a tiger-stripe mat, with white flower petals scattered at its base. Behind it hangs a large dark plastic-covered backdrop printed with a sepia portrait of a bearded man in a turban and kurta, a depiction rather than a living person. Two tall decorative pillars wrapped in multicoloured geometric patterns with gold fringe frame the backdrop, and flower arrangements in red, pink and white stand on draped tables on either side. A speaker stands at the left edge; no people are visible.

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Empty stage in a wood-panelled hall with a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. A large black plastic-sheet backdrop shows a golden depiction of a man wearing a turban, placed behind an ornate wooden armchair with gold upholstery on a white-draped platform. Two colourful woven hanging panels with yellow fringe flank the backdrop. Pink and red flower arrangements sit beside the chair, with a few flower petals on the floor. Speakers, tripod-mounted lights, cables and a sound table surround the stage. No people are visible. The turbaned portrait is a depiction, and no person is seated in the chair.2006-04-01A seated man with long dark hair and a bare head sits on a cream-and-gold armchair on a white-draped stage in a wood-panelled hall. He wears a white and cream dhoti with gold border and a white shawl. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop with a printed portrait of a smiling man in a golden turban. Ornate multicoloured embroidered pillars with gold fringe flank the backdrop. Flower arrangements in red and white sit on the stage and a leopard-print cloth lies at his feet, with scattered white petals and a small striped mat at the front. Speakers and cables stand at the sides. Appearance-based cues are long hair, white and gold ceremonial clothing and a central seated position, consistent with the probable Swamiji label.2006-04-01A stage with red and purple drapes and hanging floral garlands with decorative tassels frames a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi. A seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a canopy, beneath a draped white and red ceiling. Two standing fans flank the stage, and small holiday-style decorations sit near the steps. The seated person is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) presenting from the throne, with long hair and orange clothing; the portrait behind is a depiction and not the seated person.2007-02-15February 25th 20072007-02-25A seated figure in white clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, decorated with a red and yellow floral garland, on a raised stage. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, an orange-red shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, framed by colourful woven and flower-garland banners. Two standing fans flank the stage and a purple curtain backs the platform.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for an event, with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi on a backdrop of dark purple drapery. A seated figure in orange robes and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by garlands and vertical decorative banners with colourful patterns and gold tassels. Two standing fans sit on either side of the stage, and red and gold swags hang above. A camera on a tripod is visible at the bottom edge of the stage. The seated figure's appearance matches the cues for Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange clothing and a ceremonial throne.2007-02-15February 24 20072007-02-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the lower step of a stage in front of a gold ornate throne with a red cushion and a small gold parasol above it. He is holding a horn-like instrument to his mouth and raising one arm. Behind him a large poster-sized portrait shows a smiling man with long hair and a red tilak on the forehead. Colourful striped fringed garlands hang at the sides of the stage and a potted flower arrangement and a clay pot of flowers sit in front. The setting is an indoor hall with a blue curtain backdrop and a standing fan at the left.2007-02-24A photograph of a stage event with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, hung on a dark blue backdrop. A seated figure in white clothing with an orange-tan shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and multicoloured garland decorations, holding a microphone. Colourful beaded garlands hang on either side, and two standing fans, a stage light and red steps frame the platform. a person: the seated figure in white and orange shawl on the gold throne with long hair and a shawl is a candidate for a person, though the appearance is only partly visible at this distance.2007-02-15A stage in a large hall set up for a programme, with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre. The figure wears orange robes and sits beneath a large backdrop portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a red bindi, framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and multicoloured hanging textile panels. Red velvet curtains flank the stage, and small oil lamps and decorative figurines sit on the lower steps. A studio light on a tripod stands at the front right, and yellow paper lanterns hang from the ceiling on the left. a person seated on the throne in orange robes, with a shaved-head-free appearance and long hair visible in the backdrop portrait.2007-02-15A photograph of a decorated stage in an auditorium. A large golden throne with a red cushion and a small canopy sits centrally, with a seated figure in white robes and a small red mark on the forehead. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with a red tilak and long hair, framed by purple drapes and colourful garlands and tassels. Two standing fans flank the stage steps, and small decorative horse figures sit at the base beside floral arrangements. A dark figure in white on the throne appears as a single person; the portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.2007-02-15A seated speaker in orange-saffron robes with a garland of beads sits on the edge of a stage in front of a large golden throne draped with a red velvet cushion and a striped flower garland. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads, framed by colourful flower garlands. Two standing fans, tinsel decorations, small brass deity idols with flower garlands, and painted wooden horse figures are arranged on the platform. The speaker holds a microphone and a wooden staff.2007-02-15