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A smiling person in an orange saffron turban and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising the right hand in a greeting or blessing. A dark rudraksha mala hangs around the neck, a red bindi marks the forehead, and the left forearm is bandaged in white. A microphone is visible at the right edge. Behind the throne is a colourful backdrop with large partial numerals. Swamiji (probable): the saffron turban, orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold throne match the page's description of Swamiji at this event.

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A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with an ornate gilded arched back. He wears a long multi-strand gold bead necklace, has a red mark on his forehead, and raises his right hand in a teaching gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him is a red backdrop and a gold-framed platform edge. The page indicates the event is a morning satsang talk, and the figure's saffron clothing, turban and gold beads match the page's Swamiji context, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate seated in person.2010-10-21A seated man in a multicoloured orange, red, green and yellow turban sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne before a gilded arched backdrop decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red roses and green leaves. He wears a long saffron-orange silk shawl with gold border, a heavy gold bead necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, with his hands in a meditation mudra. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron silk shawl, ornate gold necklace and turban match the cues for Swamiji, shown in person on the throne. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne.2010-10-12September 05 20122012-09-05July 21 20142014-07-21August 26 20112011-08-26A seated man in saffron-orange clothing speaks into a microphone while gesturing with both raised hands. He wears an orange turban with a small red tilak mark on the forehead, a saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, and a long necklace of large gold beads. He sits cross-legged on a red upholstered seat in front of an ornate gold-embossed backrest with floral and scrollwork patterns. The page associates the event with a Tamil morning satsang talk; a swami is present in the photograph, with appearance cues of saffron clothing, a turban and gold beads, so the identity is marked as probable.2010-10-21A seated man in padmasana on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands and green leaves. He wears a multicoloured orange, pink and green turban, an orange silk shawl with gold border and orange dhoti, and a long gold bead necklace; a red kumkum bindi marks his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Red cushions and a red-and-gold base sit beneath him, with an orange backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange ornate clothing, gold necklace and throne are consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji seated in person.2010-10-12Photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, framed by a garland arch of yellow, red, white and green flowers. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, an orange saffron-coloured wrap over the torso and a long orange dhoti, with layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. His hands are clasped in his lap and a small red bindi marks his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a small microphone is clipped near his face. The throne sits on a gold pedestal draped with red fabric. Probable Swamiji seated in the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange turban, saffron wrap and ornate gold necklaces, presenting as a teacher during a programme.2012-04-14A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne smiles with eyes closed. He wears an orange turban with a small red bindi, an orange draped garment over bare shoulders, and a long necklace of large gold beads. A microphone on a stand is positioned beside him against a red velvet backdrop with a gilded arched halo behind his head. His hands rest in his lap.2010-10-21A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red velvet throne with gold-embossed backrest against a blue curtain, pointing with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, a red bindi on his forehead, and is barefoot on a red cushioned footstool. The ornate gold throne behind him is a ceremonial seat at a public discourse.2010-08-30A smiling man in saffron-orange turban and draped orange robes sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne backed by an ornate gold repoussé arch. He wears a long strand of large gold beads around his neck and a red mark on his forehead, and a microphone stand is angled toward him from the right. Probable Swamiji by appearance: orange turban, saffron robes and ceremonial gold beads, seated in a teaching setting. The image is a photograph of a single seated speaker, with no other people visible.2010-10-21A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a red velvet cushioned throne with an ornate gold arched backrest, speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, an orange shawl draped over bare shoulders, orange dhoti-style wrap, and a long gold bead mala with large gold beads. His hands rest clasped in his lap and he smiles upward as if mid-discourse. Behind him is a red backdrop. The scene reads as a satsang talk. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, orange garments and gold mala are visible cues for a sannyasi teacher seated in a discourse setting.2010-10-21