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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork, speaking into a microphone on a stand while smiling and raising one hand in a gesture of explanation. He wears a white sleeveless top with a white wrap draped over his shoulder, white dhoti-style lower garments, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and beaded bangles with a sandalwood-coloured paste or tilak on his forehead. Orange cushions line the golden armrests of the throne. A gold lion-headed armrest is visible at the right edge.

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A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti and white shawl draped over one shoulder, long dark hair swept back, a white and red tilak with a red dot on the forehead, multiple rudraksha malas in brown beads, a red thread necklace, a gold pendant, and gold-toned armlets. His right hand is raised in an open gesture while he smiles. The throne has orange cushioned armrests, and a golden lion-shaped carving is visible at the lower right. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments in a discourse setting.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark with a red dot sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with carved scrollwork and a golden back panel. He wears a white sleeveless garment with a white wrap draped over one shoulder, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant on a red cord, gold armlets and beaded bracelets. He gestures with one open hand toward a microphone on a stand while smiling, and a small golden lion-like figure stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments in a seated teaching posture.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair and a white forehead marking with a red dot sits cross-legged on a mustard-gold throne with an ornately carved gilded backrest. He wears a white dhoti and sleeveless white top with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, several rudraksha malas, a red cord and a gold pendant, plus gold armlets and bangles. He is speaking into a microphone on a stand, one hand raised in an open gesture. Behind him is a red curtain and carved golden lion-shaped armrests. Swamiji (probable) is the appearance-based label: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated as the discourse speaker on a golden throne.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gilded backrest, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a red and gold pendant, and red beaded armbands. A red bindi and white markings are on his forehead, and his long dark hair is swept back. His right hand is extended outward in a gesturing pose while he smiles. Appearance-based label: a person, seated as a speaker in a discourse setting.2011-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with figures and floral scrolls. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, with multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a red bead necklace with a gold pendant, plus beaded bracelets on both arms. He has a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead and extends one arm outward while speaking into a microphone on a stand, seemingly during a discourse. The gold throne and white garments with rudraksha malas suggest a satsang setting, and the appearance matches a person in a teaching role.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork backrest and gold cushioned armrests, speaking into a gooseneck microphone and smiling with one hand raised in a mudra-like gesture. He has a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, a red and gold rudraksha mala with a red pendant, and wears white robes with a white shawl draped over his shoulder, plus gold bangles. Behind him is a gold and red backdrop.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved floral and figural gilt panels, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white sleeveless garment draped over one shoulder, a red and gold pendant on a red cord, multiple rudraksha malas, and orange-red wristbands. A small red mark is on his forehead and white paint is on his brow. His right hand is extended palm-up in an explanatory gesture while he smiles. Carved golden lion-like armrest supports and a red-orange cushion edge frame the seat. A small notebook sits on the left armrest.2011-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and figural motifs, one arm extended outward in a gesture of explanation. He wears white draped ritual clothing, a red and gold pendant necklace, a red-and-orange beaded mala, and orange-red arm bands, with a red bindi and white marks on his forehead. A microphone on a stand stands beside him, and a music stand with papers is at the left edge. Behind the throne is a gilded backdrop with a wooden panel, indicating a discourse setting. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, seated on a throne during a discourse.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved floral and figural relief, smiling and gesturing outward with his right hand. He wears a white draped garment, a red bindi on his forehead, red coral and brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and matching beaded bracelets. A microphone stand is in front of him. Behind him is a gilded throne back with intricate scrollwork. Appearance-based cues of long swept hair, beaded malas and ceremonial gold-throne setting support a person candidate in person.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white sleeveless garment with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red bindi and white forehead markings, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a red beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and gold armlets. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne, consistent with a discourse setting. Cushions with red-orange trim flank the throne.2011-02-12A seated man in white ritual clothing sits cross-legged on a mustard-yellow cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne with carved floral and lotus relief. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold pendant around his neck, and gold armlets with bead bracelets. A white vertical tilak with a red bindi marks his forehead and his hair is long and swept back. His hands rest together in his lap and a microphone on a gooseneck stand is in front of him.2011-02-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and figural motifs, smiling and speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white draped garment over a white sleeveless top, multiple strands of rudraksha beads in red and brown, a red-cord necklace with a gold pendant, a larger gold-and-bead necklace, and beaded armbands. Orange cushion trim edges the gold armrests. The background shows a red curtain and gilded carvings.2011-02-12