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A 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.

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A 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 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 in a royal blue draped garment with orange border and brocade trim sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a carved golden arch. A yellow marigold garland hangs over the throne. He wears layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, beaded armlets and bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead, with hands folded in his lap. Beside him stands a gold flagstaff with a pointed finial and a red and gold embroidered canopy with a white bird motif. Behind him is a backdrop of colourful garlands and a painted deity image. Red flowers, yellow blossoms and a brass tray with offerings rest on a red-draped table at his feet. a person is seated in a satsang setting, with the bindi, beaded jewellery and blue draped garment as visible cues.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 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 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 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 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 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, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi smiles with eyes closed on an ornate gilded throne backdrop decorated with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a bright blue silk garment with orange and gold borders, layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, and beaded armlets. Beside him stand a brass pole with a gold finial and a colourful draped cloth, with a water bottle and red flowers on the lower edge. The subject's appearance and rich ornamentation match the visual cues of a person, seated in a satsang setting.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 man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, draped with a yellow marigold garland. He wears a royal blue dhoti and shawl with an orange-and-gold border, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi. His hands rest together in his lap. The throne sits on a gold pedestal decorated with flowers. Gold ceremonial standards with sun-motif discs flank him, and red-and-yellow embroidered banners with white bird emblems hang at the sides. A floral backdrop of red, yellow and white blooms fills the right side. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a throne-based ceremonial setting with a satsang-style arrangement.2011-10-28