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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold ceremonial throne and a long rudraksha mala and flower garlands sits before a microphone stand, hands clasped, addressing those present. Behind him a white bull (Nandi) and deity murti of a seated couple are decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with brass lamps and an orange draped backdrop. To the right, a standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a tall brass trident. Outdoor temple setting with carved stone pillars and a metal railing.

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December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A seated man with long dark hair sits on a red cushioned throne draped with an orange cloth, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white floral garland, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him stands a white-clad priest holding a silver ritual vessel and a second man in saffron-orange robes holding a trident. The backdrop is an orange-draped pavilion with a grey stone shrine containing a deity murti of a seated figure beside a white bull (nandi) and garlands, with a kalasha-like brass lamp stand in front. Strings of rudraksha malas hang along the drapery. The swami's appearance matches the page's description of him presenting in this setting, but the figure is not clearly identifiable.2009-12-27A seated man in an orange robe and orange-and-gold sash sits on a red upholstered throne with gold carved trim, a red-and-gold chair footstool before him. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, a red bindi is on his forehead, and he wears a layered rudraksha-bead and gold necklace along with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. A microphone on a stand is in front of him. Behind him stands a shrine with a white bull Nandi and a deity murti of a crowned figure with a consort, both garlanded with yellow, green and purple flowers, with a golden shivalinga-like object in front. Brass lamps flank the shrine and orange drapes hung with rudraksha strands frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange robe and rudraksha necklace fit the page's identification, and he sits as the seated speaker on the throne.2009-12-27A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red and gold ornate throne before a microphone stand, wearing a red and yellow flower garland and a long rudraksha-style gold necklace, with a red bindi and long hair. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a white bull (nandi) mount, decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands, golden lamp stands and orange drapery hung with rudraksha strands. A small kalasha with flowers sits on the altar. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with Swamiji (probable), given his long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style necklace and throne, and he is seated as a speaker or honoured guest.2009-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim before a shrine decorated with marigold garlands and orange drapes. He wears long dark hair, multiple rudraksha malas and a flower garland, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha. Two attendants stand to the right: one in saffron with a trident and a gold necklace, the other in white with a staff. Rudraksha bead strands hang in swags across the orange cloth. Stone pillars and a tree frame the open courtyard. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and a flower garland) seated on a throne, speaking in a discourse setting.2009-12-27