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A seated man in white clothing speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his right arm toward the side. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, with rudraksha mala necklaces and a red and gold pendant, arm bands, and a red bindi with white marks on his forehead. His hair is long and swept back. He sits on an ornate gilded throne with a carved golden backrest and lion-shaped armrest supports, in front of a red and green backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central role of a seated teacher delivering a discourse, identified by the distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gilded throne.

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A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and lion-head arms, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white sleeveless top and white dhoti, a red and amber rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and multiple beaded bracelets, and gestures with his right hand while smiling. A small sheaf of papers rests on a stand to the left. The lower right carries a . Setting: a stage with a red and gold backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-free white ascetic dress with rudraksha mala and gold pendant, seated on a throne during a discourse2011-02-12 +1 copiesA man sits cross-legged on a gold-carved ornate throne with a golden backrest and orange-trimmed gold cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white sleeveless top and white dhoti-style cloth, with multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a red cord with a gold pendant around his neck, red and orange bead bracelets on his arms, and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and his right arm extends outward in a gesture while he teaches. The background shows a warm-toned hall with a red curtain and decorative panels. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron-free white with rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, seated on a throne during discourse.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural panels, speaking into a gooseneck microphone while extending his right arm outward and pointing. He wears a white unstitched wrap over his shoulder and white dhoti-style cloth, with a red sacred thread necklace, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and beaded red-and-gold bracelets. A red tilak marks his forehead and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. a person is seated in a teaching posture, with a notebook resting on the armrest, in a satsang setting. The backdrop shows temple-style painted pillars.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a richly carved, embossed backrest, speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. He wears a white dhoti-style garment draped over one shoulder, several beaded rudraksha-style malas in brown and a red-and-gold pendant necklace, orange-red bangles on his wrists, and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead. His right hand is extended outward in an explanatory gesture while his left rests on a small book stand holding papers. The gold throne has lion-like armrests and an orange cushion accent, set against a red and green backdrop.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figurative relief, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a plain white sleeveless garment draped over one shoulder and white trousers, with a red and white beaded necklace, a long rudraksha-style mala of brown beads, and red bangles on his wrists. He has a red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back hair, and his right hand is raised in an open gesture. Swamiji (probable): the cues are the long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold-toned throne seating; he is delivering a discourse.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on a gold-tone ornate throne with a large golden back panel and carved lion-head armrests, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears white ritual cloth draped over his shoulder, a red and white beaded necklace with a gold pendant, multiple rudraksha malas, red-brown bracelets, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. His left arm is raised with an open palm in an expressive gesture while his right hand rests on the armrest. A small reading stand sits to his left.2011-02-12A man with shoulder-length swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tall gold backrest. He wears a white dhoti and white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red and orange rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and beaded bracelets. He has a red tilak on his forehead and raises one hand mid-gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A small book stand sits at left, and a pale red-and-orange backdrop frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange accents, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork panels, speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. He wears a white sleeveless top and white dhoti-style wrap with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red beaded necklace and a long brown rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bracelets, and a red bindi with white markings on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and he gestures outward with one open hand. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a red cushion is visible at his side. Mixed-language text and a copyright line appear on the lower right of the image.2011-02-12 +2 copiesA man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scrollwork patterns, his right arm extended outward in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears white ritual clothing with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red and gold pendant necklace, and layered rudraksha malas, with red armbands and a red kumkum-style mark with white vibhuti on his forehead. A lion-footed gilded armrest and an orange cushion frame him, with a red-and-gold backdrop behind. He appears to be giving a discourse to an audience. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, rudraksha malas, shawl and ornate gold throne match the visible cues for the presenter, so he is identified as the probable Swamiji seated in person.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figurative relief, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white sleeveless wrap and white dhoti, with a red and gold pendant and multiple rudraksha malas around his neck, red and orange beaded bracelets on his arms, and a red bindi and white marks on his forehead. His right hand is raised in a gesturing motion. Orange-trimmed gold cushions flank the throne, and a small table stands at left. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron-free but ornate ceremonial clothing and several rudraksha malas, seated as a discourse speaker.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved, gilded back. He wears white clothing, a white shawl over his shoulder, a red and orange beaded mala and a red-and-gold pendant necklace, plus orange and gold armbands. He gestures with one hand toward a microphone on a stand while speaking, and a small book rests on a stand to his left. The gilded carvings and a red backdrop fill the scene. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, seated on the throne while teaching.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief, in front of a microphone on a stand. He wears white ritual clothing, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, and a red bindi and white vertical forehead markings. Around his neck are a red beaded necklace and a long rudraksha mala, and he wears red-and-beaded bands on his wrists. His right arm is extended outward in a gesture of speaking while his left hand rests on the armrest. Rudraksha malas and ornate throne cues are visible, and the man shows long swept-back hair. A light-coloured cushion with orange piping sits on the chair arms.2011-02-12