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A 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.

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A seated man in a royal blue silk dhoti-style garment with orange and gold borders sits cross-legged on a red cushioned dais before an ornate gold throne-back decorated with yellow marigold garlands. He wears a multi-strand gold and bead necklace, bangles, and a red bindi, and his hands are raised in a teaching gesture. Flanking him are gold ceremonial fans shaped like a sun-motif and a gold standard, with a rainbow-hued floral backdrop and marigold garlands at his feet. The pose and setting suggest a discourse seat.2011-10-28A 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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