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A seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne gestures upward with one raised index finger while holding a small tablet displaying an image. He wears a rust-orange cloth wrap over bare shoulders, a deep orange turban with a jewelled ornament, layered rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, with long dark hair and a full beard. A tall silver trident stands at left. Seated devotees in orange, white and colourful saris fill the hall in front of him, and a red-and-white backdrop with orange banners hangs behind. The a person candidate is described by appearance cues only.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall filled with seated devotees. He wears a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a large gold ceremonial necklace, and holds an open tablet or framed picture while gesturing with his other hand. A silver trident stands to his left, and a screen behind him shows a portrait of a bearded saint in a red turban. Hanging decorative lanterns and a white-draped stage frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's saffron clothing, turban, long hair and gold necklace match the expected presentation, so he is identified as the person presiding from the throne.2016-12-12A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with a dense audience, mostly seated, many in white, saffron and bright tunics. At the centre, a man in orange-rust robes sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a rust turban, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant necklace, holding up a framed tablet or screen. A tall silver trident stands at left and a low altar table with brass items lies in front of the throne.2016-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding a tablet that displays a small group photo. He wears a rust-orange head wrap, a beaded mala with rudraksha-style beads, and a long gold ceremonial necklace; a silver trident stands to his left. He has long braided hair and a beard. Before him, a large seated audience in orange, red, white and pink clothing fills the hall, with a few people in white dhoti attire near the front. Ritual items sit on a draped table beside the throne, including a small golden vessel and white candles. The setting is a large white-draped hall. Appearance-based label: a person, shown as a seated speaker on the throne with ceremonial cues.2016-12-12A seated man in orange-red robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate white-and-red throne, holding a framed photograph and gesturing with his right hand. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. A tall silver trident stands at the left edge. A large audience of devotees, many in saffron, white and bright saris and kurtas, fills the hall in front of him. Behind the throne a large screen shows a colourful image, and hanging orange and gold decorations line the upper walls.2016-12-12A seated man in an orange-brown robe and rust-coloured turban sits on an ornate silver and red throne, holding up a small tablet displaying a diagram, with a long silver trident standing beside him. He wears a heavy gold-toned necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Dense audience members in saris, kurtas and orange and white clothing fill the hall in front of him, many seated on the floor, under a bright white backdrop and screen. A small ritual setup with a brass vessel and candles sits at his feet.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a rust-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a long beaded necklace with a gold pendant, sits on an ornate white-and-silver throne with a red cushion. He holds an open tablet displaying photographs and gestures with his other hand while speaking. A silver trishula stands to the left. Seated devotees in colourful saris and kurtas fill the hall in rows, and a large red screen and hanging lanterns are behind him. A small brass lamp and offering items sit on a gold-draped table in front of the throne.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A large hall filled with a dense audience seated on the floor. In the centre, a man with long dreadlocked hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a matching orange turban-style head covering, and a long beaded necklace with gold pendants. He holds up a tablet displaying photographs. A silver trident stands on the left, and small ritual objects and a brass lamp sit on a draped table beside the throne. Many people in orange, saffron and white clothes surround the stage, with a camera on a tripod at the upper right. The appearance-based cues are consistent with a person seated in a teaching role, though identity is uncertain.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12