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A seated man sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with plush crimson cushions, before a night-sky backdrop of dark mountain silhouettes and stars. He wears a magenta turban with a jewelled ornament, a magenta and orange robe, layered rudraksha-style malas and a multicoloured flower garland, and gold bangles. A tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a small silver drum-like finial stands beside the throne. Potted plants, a brass lamp stand and red-and-pink flower petals scattered on the floor surround the stage.

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May 07 20152015-05-07A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, dressed in red and crimson robes with a red turban. He wears a red-and-green garland, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and gold bangles, and holds a small object in his right hand. A silver staff topped with a small drum-like finial stands beside the throne. Behind is a painted backdrop of a dark mountain under a starry purple sky, with potted plants, orange and pink flowers and scattered rose petals on a red carpet. The appearance-based candidate is a person, seated on the throne with the distinctive turban, garlands and ornate jewellery; the seated figure is the only person visible.2015-05-07A seated man in red and maroon garments sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and red cushions, a deep red turban on his head, multiple beaded malas and a gold pendant at his chest, and a large garland of red and green flowers draped over his shoulders. He is barefoot and his hands rest on the armrests. Stage backdrop shows a starry night sky with a dark mountain silhouette and a temple tower at left. Flower arrangements in red and orange flank the throne, a trident stands beside it, and petals and oil lamps lie on the carpet. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne in a satsang-style stage setting.2015-05-07A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a carved high back, dressed in red: a red turban, a red-and-green flower garland, a red robe and red dhoti, and gold armbands. He sits cross-legged with a leopard-print cushion beneath him, while a silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident stands beside the throne. Behind him is a night-sky backdrop with mountain silhouettes, and potted flowers and brass lamps flank the stage. Scattered petals lie on the floor. An appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) is shown on the throne, identified by a red turban, garlands and red ceremonial robes.2015-05-07A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and leopard-print seat cover. He wears a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold chain with pendant, bangles, and raises both hands in a blessing gesture. A silver staff with a ceremonial drum-shaped finial stands beside the throne. Below, a red carpet is scattered with rose petals, and potted plants with orange and yellow flowers flank the stage. A painted backdrop shows a starry night sky over a mountain. Swamiji (probable): the orange-red robe, red turban, gold chain and garlanded throne are the qualifying cues for the figure at the centre of the stage.2015-05-07A seated figure in red and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a leopard-print cloth draped over the seat, in front of a night-sky backdrop with a dark mountain silhouette and a temple tower at left. He wears a red head wrap, a red and green flower garland, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with gold armbands. A trident stands at his right beside a small hand drum. Flower petals and small oil lamps lie on the red carpet, with potted plants and flower arrangements flanking the throne.2015-05-07A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved arched back, wearing a deep red turban, red robes, a red-and-green garland, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, gesturing with one raised hand while smiling. A tall silver trident with a small drum-shaped ornament stands at the right, and pink and orange flowers sit beside the throne against a dark starry mountain backdrop.2015-05-07A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion on a stage, wearing a red turban, a patterned white and black sleeveless top, red-orange draped lower garment, rudraksha mala necklaces, and bangles. He holds a silver trident staff upright beside him. Behind him is a night-sky backdrop with stars and mountain silhouettes, and to the right stands a brass oil lamp and a gold-carved pillar. Flower arrangements in orange and yellow sit beside the throne. The man has long swept hair and appears to be the Swamiji candidate; appearance cues include the turban, ornate dress and rudraksha malas, and the throne setting. Swamiji (probable) seated for a darshan session.2015-05-07A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved arch and purple cushions, smiling, wearing a maroon turban, a maroon robe with a rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces, and a large floral garland with teal ribbons. A silver trident-like staff with a damaru drum stands beside the throne. Pink and orange flowers in pots flank the throne, and a starry night backdrop with mountain silhouettes and a glowing peak forms the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the turban, saffron-maroon robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, seated in a position of honour.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07