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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet back, speaking into a microphone on a gold-trimmed stand. He has swept-back hair, a red bindi and a white tilak, wears a cream and gold shawl over an ivory dhoti, and a double rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. Flowers in red and orange sit on a golden table to the right, with a dark blue curtain behind. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments with a seated teaching role.

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March 05 20112011-03-05A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage with a dark curtain behind him. He wears a cream-and-gold draped garment over one shoulder, long rudraksha mala beads and a gold chain, with white vertical tilak and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest on his lap near a microphone stand, and a golden table to his side holds red fruits and purple flowers. The scene resembles a Shiva Sutra discourse, and the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam style of seated teaching. The man is the appearance-based a person, identified by the rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and draped cream robe on a throne, while his expression is calm and attentive.2011-03-05 +1 copiesMarch 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne with deep red velvet cushioning, speaking to an audience and pointing with his right index finger. He has a shaved-looking forehead with white tilak markings, a small red bindi, and hair tied back. He wears a cream-white dhoti and a shawl draped over his left shoulder, with a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace. A microphone stand sits in front of him. On the left, a gold-trimmed lectern holds a small offering of flowers and fruit. On the right, a vase of red and green flowers and a brass pot sit on the throne's side table. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2011-03-05A seated man speaks into a microphone on a stand while gesturing with his right hand, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back. He wears a cream-white garment with a gold-bordered shawl draped over his shoulders, a long rudraksha mala of brown beads, and a gold necklace, with a tripundra marking on his forehead. Beside him on a gold stand are a small brass pot, a flower arrangement with red and orange blooms, and a second microphone. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2011-03-05 +1 copiesMarch 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesA seated man in cream and gold robes teaches from an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back. He wears a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead, a rudraksha mala of brown beads, and a gold pendant necklace. His right hand is raised in a pointing gesture while he speaks into a microphone on a stand. A tray of red fruit and flowers sits on the table at left, and a vase of mixed flowers at right. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate golden throne with a deep red cushioned back speaks while gesturing with his right hand during a discourse. He wears a cream and gold-bordered robe over one shoulder, long rudraksha mala beads with a gold ornament, gold earrings, a red bindi and white forehead markings. A microphone stand is in front of him, with a small gold-framed side table holding fruit and purple flowers. Bouquets of red and orange flowers stand at right against a dark blue curtain. a person appearance cues: a seated teacher in ceremonial dress with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, presenting a Shiva Sutra discourse; the appearance is consistent with the page but not conclusive.2011-03-05March 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesMarch 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushioned back, speaking at a microphone on a wooden podium. He has swept-back dark hair, a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead, a red-bead mala and a long white and gold dhoti-style garment, with a small gold earring. One hand is raised in an open gesture. Behind him are a dark blue curtain and a vase of red flowers and greenery. Probable Swamiji: the swept-back hair, mala beads and ceremonial dress match the cues for the page's speaker, seated in a discourse setting.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and red velvet base, speaking into a gooseneck microphone on a stand. He wears a cream-white dhoti and matching shawl with gold borders, multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold pendant necklace, plus gold earrings. A red bindi and white markings are on his forehead, and his hair is swept back in a bun. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop, and a gilded lectern with flowers sits at left. Appearance-based a person cues: rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace, and ornate ritual dress while seated on a gilded throne with a microphone, consistent with a discourse setting.2011-03-05