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A man sits cross-legged on a raised stage, speaking and gesturing with his right hand, in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop (peetha) draped with a garland of yellow flowers. He wears a blue silk dhoti and matching shawl with orange and gold borders, a multi-strand gold and bead necklace, gold armlets, and a red bindi. A gold-embossed ceremonial fan with a sun motif stands to the left beside a decorated red-and-gold banner, and a small tablet device and flower petals lie at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces, is shown delivering a discourse.

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A 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 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 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 seated man in a blue dhoti-style garment with an orange-and-maroon border speaks while gesturing with his right hand. He wears layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, multiple bangles on both wrists, and has a red tilak mark on his forehead. He sits before an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, draped with a garland of yellow flowers. To the left stands a gold ceremonial staff topped with a decorative face motif beside a red and orange embroidered cloth.2011-10-28A 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 in blue and orange silk garments sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform before an ornate gold throne-like backrest decorated with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a long rudraksha-style mala necklace with gold accents, bangles on his arms, and a red bindi, and he is gesturing with one hand while speaking. Behind him hangs a large embroidered banner with a blue bird emblem on a red and gold field, beside a floral display of purple, yellow and red flowers. Marigold garlands, a red flower and a brass plate of offerings sit on the platform in front of him.2011-10-28A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands, wearing a blue silk dhoti and shawl with orange and gold borders, multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces with a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi. He sits with hands resting on his knees in front of a gold ceremonial parasol with a floral red and yellow pattern and a gold sun-faced staff. A small tablet device and pink and yellow flowers lie on the gold-edged stage platform.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.2011-10-28A 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.2011-10-28PhotoAlbum +2 copiesA man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in a blue silk garment with an orange sash and gold trim. He wears a long multi-strand bead necklace with a gold pendant, beaded armlets and bracelets, and a red bindi. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. His right hand is raised in a teaching gesture, and yellow marigold garlands drape the throne. Gold ceremonial staffs topped with sun and flag motifs flank him, and a colourful floral backdrop stands to the right. Fresh flowers lie on the dais in front. A seated figure on a throne with appearance cues of long swept hair, ornate gold-and-blue clothing and ceremonial beads suggests a person, giving a discourse.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.2011-10-28