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A 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.

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A seated man in blue and orange silk garments, with a red bindi on his forehead, a multi-strand beaded necklace with gold clasp, bangles on both arms, and long dark hair, raises his right index finger while speaking. He sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat garlanded with yellow marigolds. Behind him hang a gold ceremonial flag and a colourful floral backdrop with a red-and-gold emblem. A small brass vessel and red flowers rest on the platform in front of him. The man's long hair and posture match the page's distinctive presentation cues, so this appears to be a person, seated in the discourse role, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm.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 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 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 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 man in a blue silk garment with orange and gold borders sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a long rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead. He is speaking, hands clasped in front of him, with a red-and-gold ceremonial flag and a floral backdrop behind him. Flower petals and a brass container sit on the red-draped dais below. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the person seated on the throne, identified by the long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-silk ceremonial dress, rudraksha mala and gold necklace; he is giving a satsang discourse. One physical person is present.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 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.2011-10-28A 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 photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands. The person sits cross-legged, smiling, wearing a blue draped garment with an orange under-wrap, a long multi-strand beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red dot on the forehead. Behind the throne stands a tall flagstaff with a gold finial and a red-and-orange embroidered banner bearing a blue bird emblem. To the right, a large deity murti is adorned with colourful garlands in red, yellow and purple. A brass lamp, red flowers and a small offering tray sit on the red-draped platform in front.2011-10-28A seated speaker sits cross-legged on a red cushion before an ornate gilded throne with a carved arched back, draped with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a blue silk garment with an orange-and-purple border, layered gold-and-red beaded necklaces, gold bangles and a red bindi, and has long dark hair. His hands rest in his lap while he speaks. Gold ceremonial staffs with sun-face finials and a gold-framed banner stand at the sides, with red and pink flower petals scattered at the base of the dais. a person: long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, and blue-orange ceremonial silk, seated on a throne during a discourse.2011-10-28A man with long dark hair and a small red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a golden arched back, garlanded with yellow marigold strands. He wears a royal blue dhoti-style garment with an orange and purple border, a heavy gold-beaded necklace, and gold armbands, with his hands clasped in his lap. Flanking him are gold ceremonial standards, a gold finial on a stand, and decorative red-and-gold fringed panels, with a bouquet of red and pink flowers and yellow marigolds on the dais. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in a discourse setting, with long hair, blue and orange ceremonial dress and a gold necklace. A large colourful floral backdrop of yellow and purple flowers stands behind him.2011-10-28