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A seated man speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his raised index finger. He sits on a red-cushioned ornate gold throne with a large gold filigree backrest, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a red bindi, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and a gold pendant with a blue-green ornament, plus gold armbands. Behind him is a painted backdrop of rocks and foliage. A brass vessel sits on a wooden table at left. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments mark him as a presiding teacher giving a discourse.

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February 14 20112011-02-14 +3 copiesA man with long dark hair and a small red bindi sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork. He wears white garments with gold borders and a gold-edged shawl over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial gold and blue pendant, and bangles on his wrists. A microphone on a stand is in front of him, and his hands are open in a gesture of speaking. To his left is a harmonium, and a painted rocky backdrop with greenery sits behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated and speaking as a discourse presenter, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial pendant and ornate gold-and-white clothing.2011-02-14A man sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne framed by an ornate gold carved backdrop, speaking into a microphone on a stand and raising his right index finger as he teaches. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, several strands of rudraksha beads, a blue and gold pendant necklace, a red bindi and gold bangles on his arm. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A wooden instrument rests at the lower left, with a painted rocky landscape behind. This is a discourse setting. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, rudraksha malas, gold necklace and saffron-gold ceremonial dress match his appearance, and he is seated in the speaker's position.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA seated man on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest speaks into a microphone on a stand while raising one index finger. He wears a white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth draped over his shoulder, long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha mala beads, a turquoise and gold pendant necklace, and beaded bracelets. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a large tree trunk and greenery. At lower left sits a wooden box with brass fittings.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA seated man in white ceremonial clothes with gold borders speaks into a microphone while raising his right index finger. He wears a red bindi, long swept-back dark hair, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a gold pendant with a turquoise-blue ornament, and gold bangles. He sits on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne backdrop with a painted forest scene behind him. Swamiji (probable): long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as a teacher giving a discourse at satsang. A brass stand with a lamp sits at the left edge.2011-02-14A man seated on a red velvet cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He has long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead, and wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders over bare shoulders. He is adorned with a long rudraksha mala, a large turquoise and gold pendant necklace, and brown beaded bracelets on his wrists and upper arm. His right hand is raised mid-gesture while he teaches. Behind him is a painted backdrop of rocky cliffs and greenery, and a wooden harmonium sits at the lower left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, in person, seated and discoursing.2011-02-14A seated man in white ceremonial dhoti and shawl with gold border sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold carved back. He wears a rudraksha mala with a turquoise pendant and a gold chain, plus a red bindi and red-and-gold armbands. He gestures with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. Behind him is a painted forest backdrop.2011-02-14 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden backrest speaks during a discourse, raising his right index finger. He wears white and gold-bordered draped clothing, a rudraksha mala with a turquoise pendant, a gold chain, and bracelets, and has a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. A microphone stand is in front of him, and a painted forest backdrop with large trees stands behind the throne. The appearance of this figure is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, and ornate throne, in his role as speaker at a satsang.2011-02-14A seated man speaks into a microphone on a stand at right, one hand raised in a gesture while the other rests on his knee. He sits on a red velvet cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest. He wears a white dhoti with gold-bordered yellow edges, a matching white shawl over his shoulder, and multiple rudraksha malas with a blue-and-gold ceremonial pendant. A red bindi marks his forehead and gold-bordered bangles are on his wrists. Behind him a painted forest-like backdrop shows tree trunks.2011-02-14A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved gilded backrest speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala with a turquoise bird pendant, a gold chain, and bangles, with long dark hair and a red bindi. His right index finger is raised in teaching gesture while his left hand rests on his knee. A wooden lectern and draped backdrop with a painted forest scene are behind him. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace identify him as a probable candidate for the teacher, seated in the discourse setting.2011-02-14A seated man speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his right hand. He sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, and wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala necklace with a large ornate gold-and-blue pendant, and beaded bracelets. Behind him a painted backdrop of rocky greenery is visible. The image is a photograph of a discourse.2011-02-14A man sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest, speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a long rudraksha mala with a turquoise pendant, a gold chain, and a red bindi, with long dark hair and bangles on his wrists. He gestures with his right hand. Behind him is a painted forest backdrop with trees. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and a gold-bordered white shawl, seated on a throne as the teacher of a discourse. Other visible text is a copyright and source credit overlay in the lower right, which is not transcribed.2011-02-14