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A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi raises both hands, palms outward, in a teaching gesture on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests. He wears a light blue sleeveless top, a blue draped wrap over his lap, an orange-and-brown bead mala and a pendant necklace, plus beaded wrist bands. A microphone stands beside him. Behind the throne hang a red and orange cloth panel and colourful flower garlands, with temple-style painted pillars at the edges.

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A man with shoulder-length dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gold backrest. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless top and a matching blue wrap, with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold bangles on his arms. A saffron-orange cloth hangs from the upper right, with a brass lamp and a microphone stand nearby. The scene suggests a seated discourse or satsang. a person: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne, though appearance is not certain enough to confirm. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right.2011-02-13A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gold back panel. He wears a light blue robe, a layered beaded necklace with a red pendant, and bangles, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. Behind him are a painted temple-style backdrop, hanging garlands of white and green flowers, and an orange cloth. On the left stands a brass oil lamp. Partially visible people in the foreground include a shaved-headed devotee at left and a woman with her hair tied back at right. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, blue saffron-type robe and beaded ornaments on the seated figure fit the page's description of the presiding teacher, but the identification rests on appearance cues alone.2011-02-13A man sits cross-legged on a golden throne with lion-head armrests in front of an ornate gilded backrest, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a long gold-beaded mala around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and his hands are raised in an animated gesture. A dark blue curtain hangs behind the throne, and a pedestal fan is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the orange robe, long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and throne seating are consistent with the page's identification, and he is seated in front of a gilded throne while teaching.2011-02-27A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with cushioned gold-tone seats and lion-head armrests. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless top and draped blue wrap, a multi-strand beaded necklace, a red pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi, and he sits in front of a microphone on a stand. Behind him hang orange fringed fabric and marigold garlands, with a brass oil lamp to the right. Long, swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and saffron-orange drape are visible cues, so this is a person seated on the throne, presiding at a public event.2011-02-13A man sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gilded carved backrest against a dark blue draped curtain. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold-toned necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair. He claps his hands together while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A white electric fan stands at the right edge and a small blue bird logo appears in the upper left corner. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace.2011-02-27A seated man in a pale blue sleeveless top and matching draped blue cloth sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved, high back and cushioned armrests. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with bangles on his wrists, and a microphone stand is angled toward him. Behind the throne hangs an orange-saffron cloth with tassels and a brass lamp stands at the right. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial golden-throne setting are consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji as present. A green garland and a painted backdrop frame the scene.2011-02-13A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, set against a backdrop of a painted temple-style mural and hanging green and white garlands with orange fabric at upper right. The man wears a sky-blue sleeveless top and draped blue wrap, gold armlets, a red bindi on his forehead, several beaded rudraksha-style malas and a pendant necklace, with long dark hair swept back. His hands are folded in his lap. In the foreground at the bottom edge, partially visible backs of heads belong to a few seated attendees. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-toned adornment.2011-02-13A man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scroll motifs, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a light blue draped robe over a sleeveless top, layered rudraksha malas, a pearl necklace with a red pendant, and beaded bracelets and an armlet. Out-of-focus heads of people and a microphone appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-free blue ceremonial robe, rudraksha malas and gold-toned ornaments seated on a throne, with a blessing gesture.2011-02-13A seated man in a blue sleeveless top and blue wrap sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and orange-trimmed cushions. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a pendant necklace, and a red bindi, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while the other rests on his lap. A microphone stands beside him. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, and ceremonial throne with blue clothing match the presentation, seated in the role of a teacher giving discourse. One person is visible.2011-02-13A seated man in an orange-saffron wrap and orange dhoti sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden backrest and lion-head armrests. He wears a long gold-bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair, and his bare hands are raised in front of his chest in a teaching gesture. A microphone on a stand is at his side, papers rest on the armrest, and a dark blue curtain and a fan appear behind him.2011-02-27A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gilded backrest. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless top and matching blue wrap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a pendant, and gold bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. He raises one index finger while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him are red drapes and a glimpse of decorated temple-like backdrop.2011-02-13A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a golden throne with carved lion-head armrests, speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. He wears a sleeveless light blue top, a matching blue wrap draped over one shoulder, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with a red pendant, and beaded bracelets on both arms. His hands are extended outward in a gesture of address. Behind the throne is an ornate gilded backdrop.2011-02-13