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A seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, framed by a flower-covered backdrop of yellow marigolds, red, purple and white blossoms and striped floral arches. The person wears a white robe with a gold border, a long gold-coloured necklace and a red bindi, with long dark hair, and holds an open booklet with a red cover while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A gilded elephant figure with flower garlands stands at the right, and fruit and metal vessels sit at the base of the dais.

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January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a gold-ornate throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands. He wears a cream and gold shawl over white clothing, a gold necklace, a red bindi, and a gold bangle, and holds up a small book toward a microphone on a stand, smiling as he speaks. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ornate attire match the appearance cues; he is the seated speaker holding the book. The scene is an outdoor stage with a golden throne and garland decoration.2009-01-01A figure with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, framed by a flower-garland arch of yellow, red, purple and white blooms. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds up a book with a portrait cover while smiling toward a microphone. A gold umbrella stands above him, and a brass and silver arrangement of offerings, fruit, flowers and marigold garlands lies on the stage in front. A visible flag and crown-topped throne suggest a ceremonial celebration.2009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi smiles broadly while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a cream-white garment with a gold border and heavy gold necklaces. He sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, backed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. A silver oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge. Next to him at the left, an ornate gold and silver structure rises above the seat. The setting is an outdoor stage decorated with flowers for a public event.2009-01-01A seated man in a golden-throne setting speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears cream and white ritual clothing with a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. He sits on a red throne draped in rows of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands, with a carved gold lion-head armrest. Behind him stand large silver-and-red decorative fan-like panels and a golden canopy. Balloons and bright flowers appear at the right edge. The setting suggests a festival stage.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a long-haired person seated on an ornate gold throne on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent canopy. The throne is decorated with garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, and a gold umbrella hangs above. The seated person wears white and gold dhoti-style garments and a gold necklace, with a microphone on a stand beside them. Behind the throne is a large floral rangoli-style design in yellow, red, white and green. A gold footstool with a red cushion holds flowers and a small brass bell, and brass pooja items sit at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklace and white-and-gold dress are compatible cues for the page's Swamiji claim, so this is an in-person candidate on the throne.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions, framed by a flower-covered arch of yellow, orange, red and white blossoms. He wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white shawl, and a long gold-bead necklace with rudraksha-style beads. He smiles while raising a small book with a woman's portrait on its cover above his head, speaking into a microphone on a stand. A gold lion-head armrest and a mustard-yellow marigold garland decorate the stage. A few partially visible objects appear at the lower edge. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace, white ceremonial clothing and throne seating.2009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an ornate gold necklace of multiple strands and a large central pendant, wearing a cream and gold-bordered garment, speaks into a silver microphone on a stand. He sits before a large gilded throne-back surrounded by a rainbow arc of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with a silver canopy frame at left and a metal ritual lamp at right. He gestures with one hand while looking upward and smiling. Swamiji (probable) based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a central seated position on a decorated throne during a discourse.2009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a white garment with a gold border speaks into a microphone on a stand, one hand raised in an open gesture. He wears layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold bangle. He sits on a golden throne ornately carved and decorated with rainbow bands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. A brass oil lamp with lit flames sits at the lower right, and red tiger-striped cushions cover the seat. A portrait-style figure is visible only as a person speaking; the scene shows a discourse on a flower-decorated throne. Swamiji (probable): the speaker has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold-bordered white garment, seated on a flower-decorated throne.2009-01-01