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A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a richly decorated throne, its back and arms wrapped in white jasmine garlands, yellow and magenta flowers and a canopy of marigolds and pink blossoms. He wears a dark embellished jacket and black trousers, with a multicoloured-striped garland and a gold pendant around his neck, and is barefoot. A microphone stand stands beside him. Behind the throne is a backdrop of painted standing figures in traditional dress with hands folded in namaste, and draped pink and blue cloth frames the stage. A partly visible person in orange robes sits at the lower left edge.

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December 28 20062006-12-28A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a flower-decorated golden throne under a brass canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a dark embroidered long coat over black trousers and a multicolour-striped garland of white jasmine. The throne is framed by white, yellow and red marigold garlands and carved lion figures, with a backdrop of painted standing figures in bright traditional dress. Scattered petals lie on the stage. A single person is physically present, and the appearance cues of long swept hair, a bindi and ornate ceremonial garlanding are consistent with the page's a person reference, though identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated man with long dark wavy hair and a red forehead mark sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold, and multicolour garlands, under a brass canopy. He wears a black embellished jacket and black trousers, a multicolour garland hangs from his neck, and his palms are pressed together in namaste while he speaks into a microphone on a stand. Behind him, a backdrop shows rows of painted standing figures with hands folded in greeting. Flower petals and marigolds are scattered on the stage floor. a person is shown in an appearance-based label, based on his long swept hair, ornate dark clothing and garlands, seated on the throne in a devotional stage setting.2006-12-28A seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, beneath a gold canopy heavily decorated with white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold, and pink garlands. He wears a dark sequined sherwani-style coat with a long multicolored garland and a gold chain, and his hands rest on the armrests. Behind him a backdrop shows rows of painted figures with hands folded in namaste, and pink and blue draped cloth frames the stage. A small brass pot with flowers sits at the left. The seat is being honoured in a stage setting, with flower-decorated throne and devotee-style backdrop. Identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the person is described by role as the seated figure on the throne.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A man with long dark hair sits on a gold throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and multicolored flower strands, with a small kalasha-style finial atop a canopy of hanging flower strings. He wears a dark embroidered sherwani-style kurta and dark trousers, with a multicolored garland draped over his shoulders and a red bindi on his forehead. He is speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him, a backdrop shows rows of painted figures with hands folded in namaste. A devotee in white dhoti and orange shawl sits at the lower left with papers. Scattered marigold petals cover the floor. The setting suggests a festival stage event.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated man speaking into a microphone on a flower-decorated throne with a red velvet back and a canopy of white, yellow, pink and orange garlands. He wears a dark embroidered jacket, a multicoloured flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant, with a red bindi on his forehead; his hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him is a backdrop of painted figures in blue plinths, some in orange and red clothing with hands folded in namaskar, and draped pink and blue cloth with white flower strings frames the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker's long swept-back hair, ornate dark jacket, mala and gold pendant are the cues, shown in the role of speaker on a ceremonial throne.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure with long dark hair, dressed in a dark embroidered jacket and black trousers, sits on a flower-decorated red and gold throne under a brass canopy, hands pressed together in prayer at a microphone. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and pink flowers, and a tri-coloured garland hang over the throne, with marigold strands and petals at its base. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows painted cutout figures in traditional dress with folded hands. A deity murti is set into the throne's backrest. a person cues include long swept hair, ornate dark clothing and garlands on a ceremonial throne; the appearance is consistent but not certain. One person is visible.2006-12-28