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A seated man in a royal blue silk dhoti-style garment with orange and maroon borders sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold arched back. Yellow marigold garlands drape over the throne's top. He wears layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles, and a red bindi, and has long, swept-back hair. His right hand is raised to his ear while he smiles. Gold ceremonial standards with floral embroidered banners flank the throne, and red roses and pink flowers lie on the dais. A paper or small screen rests on a stand at the left.

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A seated man in a blue silk sari-style garment with an orange border and orange-and-gold waistband sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, draped with a yellow marigold garland. He wears a red bindi, a gold necklace, layered bead necklaces, and bangles, and his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. He gestures with his right hand near his ear while speaking. Gold ceremonial standards with embossed emblems flank the throne, and a colourful floral-patterned banner hangs behind. Red and yellow flowers lie on the dais in front, and a small tablet stands at left. The man has the appearance of a person, given the long swept-back hair, the ornate gold and saffron-trimmed clothing, and the throne seating, but his features are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2011-10-28A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, draped in yellow marigold garlands. He wears a bright blue dhoti-style garment with an orange border, orange and gold armbands, and multiple rudraksha malas with a gold ornament at the chest. His hands rest in his lap and he smiles toward the camera. Beside the throne stands a gold-tipped ceremonial standard and a decorated red and orange banner, with a floral backdrop and small offerings of flowers and a brass vessel at the base. a person: the long swept hair, rudraksha malas, and ornate blue and saffron clothing on a throne fit the candidate's appearance, and this is a seated teacher on a dais.2011-10-28A seated speaker in a blue silk sari with a maroon and gold border and an orange lower garment sits before an ornate gold throne-like arch draped with yellow marigold garlands. A red bindi is on the forehead. Layered gold and pearl-style necklaces and bangles are worn, and long dark wavy hair falls past the shoulders. The speaker raises one index finger while talking, as if making a teaching point. A gold-framed ceremonial staff stands at the right edge beside a colourful cloth backdrop. Watermarked-free photo of a satsang-style discourse.2011-10-28A seated man in a blue sari-style garment with orange and maroon borders sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands. He wears layered beaded necklaces, bangles on both arms, and a red bindi, and smiles while his hands rest together in his lap. Behind him stands a large framed deity murti draped in colourful floral garlands, with a silver standard and a red-and-gold ceremonial banner. Small flower offerings and a water bottle sit on the red-draped stage in front of him. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a blue sari with ceremonial gold necklaces and a throne, so the candidate is the seated speaker.2011-10-28December 17 20112011-12-17A seated man in a blue silk garment with a violet border and orange lower wrap sits before an ornate gold throne carved with floral motifs and draped with yellow marigold garlands. He wears layered beaded rudraksha-style and gold necklaces, bangles and an armlet, with a red bindi on his forehead. His right index finger is raised mid-speech in a teaching gesture, and a gold-tipped staff stands at the right edge beside a purple and pink backdrop. a person: long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and beaded ceremonial necklaces suggest a discourse by the satsang teacher.2011-10-28A seated man in a blue silk garment with orange border sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat draped with yellow marigold garlands. He wears layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles and gestures with one hand, appearing to speak. Gold ceremonial staves with finials flank the throne, and a gold-edged flag and a colourful draped cloth stand to the right. Pink and yellow flowers lie at the lower edge. The a person field is unsure because the appearance cues are present but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2011-10-28A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved arch and floral garlands of yellow marigolds, raising his right hand in blessing while smiling. He wears a royal blue dhoti-style garment with orange and gold borders, a multi-strand beaded necklace with a gold pendant, bangles on both arms, and a red bindi on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Before him on a red-draped table are flowers, a small brass vessel and a brass lamp. Behind him stands a tall ceremonial banner with a red and gold emblem showing a white dove, flanked by a dense flower-covered backdrop in red, yellow and purple. The scene reflects a satsang discourse setting. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by the distinctive long hair, ornate necklaces and blue-and-orange silk dress; he is shown in a teaching role.2011-10-28A seated person on a red-draped dais raises one hand in greeting while smiling. They wear a royal blue silk garment with orange and gold borders, a red bindi on the forehead, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala necklace, and beaded bangles. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with yellow marigold garlands draped across its back. To the right stands a golden flagstaff with a gold finial beside a large embroidered banner in red, blue and yellow with a white bird emblem, above a backdrop of flower garlands and a deity murti. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial blue and orange robes and a crown-like throne setting indicate a seated spiritual leader presiding over satsang.2011-10-28A seated speaker sits cross-legged on a raised golden throne with an ornate gold arch behind him, draped with a yellow marigold garland. He wears a bright blue silk robe with an orange and gold border, a multi-strand beaded necklace, bangles and an armlet, and has a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles and gestures with one raised hand while speaking. On the left stand a gold ceremonial staff with a sun motif and a red-and-yellow embroidered fan-shaped parasol. In front of him on a red cloth are yellow and pink flowers and a small tablet device. The scene appears to be a satsang discourse on the Bhagavad Gita.2011-10-28A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits before an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scroll motifs, draped with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a bright blue silk dhoti-style garment with a purple border and orange lower cloth, a multi-strand beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and beaded armlets. His hands rest folded in his lap as he smiles. A gold-topped staff with a golden flag stands at right beside a colourful floral backdrop, and red flowers and offerings sit at the bottom edge. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, saffron-orange cloth and ornate gold necklace, shown in a satsang setting.2011-10-28A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a tall arched golden backrest carved with floral and scroll motifs. He wears a royal blue dhoti and matching shawl with a gold border, an orange waist cloth, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold-bead necklace, and gold armlets. Long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and a yellow marigold garland drape over the throne. Gold-framed flag-like standards stand on each side; a red-and-orange floral banner sits at top left, and a large flower-decorated arrangement fills the right edge. Flower petals in pink, red and yellow lie on the throne's base beside a small device and a tray. The man has hands resting on his lap, and a small pink flower sits near his hand. The scene appears to be a satsang setting. Visible appearance cues include long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-orange cloth, consistent with the a person candidate described on the page.2011-10-28