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A man seated cross-legged on a cushioned throne in front of a large gold-coloured ornamental backdrop, with a grand floral arrangement of yellow marigold, red rose and white chrysanthemum garlands framing him. He wears an orange turban with a red and white jewelled brooch, an orange silk garment with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style pendant, and gold-beaded orange armbands. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and a small headset microphone, and his hands rest open on his knees while he speaks. The scene resembles a discourse or satsang. Caption text in the corner refers to the photographer's copyright, which is not transcribed here.

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A smiling man sits cross-legged on a throne decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, with an ornate gold throne back behind him. He wears an orange turban with a red jewelled ornament, an orange saffron-coloured robe with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace of beaded links, a rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles on his arms. A small microphone is clipped to his face. The page describes a Jayanthi celebration; the visible man is presented as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the long hair, orange turban and ornate saffron clothing.2011-12-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a red jewelled brooch sits centrally on a throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace, a thin gold chain, a rudraksha-style gold pendant, and gold bangles on his wrists, and his hands rest open on the armrests. A large gold ornamental backrest with carved motifs rises behind him, and he smiles toward the audience while wearing a small microphone. Possible identification as the a person is based on appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and robes, and ornate gold adornments, seated on a flower-decorated throne. The page's a person label is not used to confirm identity beyond these visible cues.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man seated on a gold-framed cream throne, smiling and wearing a saffron-orange turban with a red and gold jewelled ornament at the forehead and a headset microphone. He wears saffron-orange robes with gold-coloured ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and beaded gold armlets and bracelets. The throne is banked with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower arrangements. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron turban, orange robes and ornate gold necklaces identify him as the seated guru figure at the centre of the scene.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with a beige cushioned seat, wearing an orange turban with a silver ornament and red tilak, long dark hair, orange silk garment with gold border, and a thick gold bead necklace with rudraksha-style gold beads. He smiles and gestures with one hand resting on the armrest while the backdrop is a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms. a person seated on a throne, honoured with a flower display.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man seated on an ornate gold throne-like chair draped with yellow, red and white marigold garlands and green leaves. He wears an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange sleeveless robe, a heavy gold bead necklace, and gold-coloured bangles on his wrists. A small headset microphone is attached near his face. Behind him stands a large floral arrangement and a wooden structure with a tiled roof edge. A probable Swamiji is seated at the centre, matched by distinctive orange turban, saffron robes and gold ornaments, while a page-flagged event context is present but not visible in the scene.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, smiling, wearing an orange turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, orange silk robes, a heavy gold bead necklace, and beaded bracelets. Behind him the throne is framed with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Probable Swamiji (in_person): a sannyasi-style figure in orange with a turban, gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, seated in honour on the throne. Warm event setting with flower decorations.2011-12-20