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A 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.

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A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a red-draped dais in front of an ornate gold throne with yellow flower garlands. He wears a royal blue dhoti-style garment with orange and gold border, a purple-edged shawl, a brown rudraksha-style mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with gold armbands and bangles. He gestures with his raised right hand while speaking, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him stands a gold-tasselled flag with a red and blue emblem of a bird, and behind him a large backdrop shows a deity murti decorated with garlands and flowers. Red and yellow flowers and a brass vessel lie on the dais. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, on a throne, delivering a satsang discourse.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 seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands, smiling with hands clasped in his lap. He wears a bright blue silk sari-style drape with an orange and maroon border, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant, beaded bracelets, and a red bindi. His long dark hair is loose. Beside the throne stands a gold-topped staff bearing a red and orange embroidered banner with a dove emblem and flowers. Behind him is a large floral backdrop with a painted deity figure in red and gold, and a small brass bowl with flowers sits at his feet. a person: the seated figure has long swept hair, a bead mala and gold ornaments on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this satsang, but the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive.2011-10-28A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with floral yellow garland draped over its arch, smiling warmly. The figure wears a blue draped garment with orange border, multiple rudraksha-style beaded malas and bangles on the arms, and a red bindi. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. A gold flag with a red, blue and yellow emblem stands beside the throne, and a large floral backdrop of red, yellow and purple flowers with a deity portrait fills the right side. A small tray of yellow and red flowers and an offering sits on a red-draped platform. a person: this seated figure on the throne, with long swept hair, saffron-orange and blue ornate clothing, and multiple rudraksha malas, is a plausible match for the page's named teacher, based on those cues.2011-10-28A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a royal blue silk garment with an orange-and-purple border, a red bindi on his forehead, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, and bangles on his arms. A golden flag on a pole and a large floral-embroidered orange and red banner stand beside him, with a colourful flower-garland backdrop behind. Red and yellow flowers lie on the low dais in front of him. The scene resembles a satsang discourse. Cues of distinctive clothing and long hair are present but his appearance is only partly clear from this frame.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 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 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 in a blue and orange silk dhoti and matching shawl, with a gold-banded orange waistcloth, sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a carved arched back draped in yellow marigold garlands. He wears a multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi, and gestures with his right hand while smiling and speaking. Gold ceremonial staffs with ornamental finials stand on either side, a yellow fringed canopy is at the left edge, and red, pink and white flowers lie on a red-draped dais with a small digital device at the lower left.2011-10-28A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scrollwork motifs, draped with a yellow marigold garland. He wears a blue silk garment with purple and gold borders over an orange waistcloth, a multi-strand beaded necklace and gold armbands, and smiles toward the side. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, and a saffron-and-blue ceremonial garment on a throne with garlands. Beside him stands a gold ceremonial staff topped with a sun-face medallion, and a red-and-yellow canopy with a bird emblem is at the left edge. On the low table in front lie yellow flowers, red and pink blossoms, and a small mobile device on a stand.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 man in a royal blue silk garment with an orange and gold border sits on a golden ornate throne with carved arch backing draped with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a multi-strand gold-beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. He sits cross-legged with hands folded, smiling toward the audience. Beside him a golden staff flag bears a blue bird emblem on red and gold embroidered fabric, and a decorated backdrop of colourful floral garlands fills the right side. Marigold petals, a brass lamp and a small offering tray rest on the red-draped dais. A single person is visible.2011-10-28