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A man seated on an ornate silver and red velvet throne speaks to a seated audience in a large hall with white drapes and orange and white bunting above. He wears a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent and ornament, an orange-brown robe, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold pendant, and holds a small string of beads in one hand. A silver trident stands at left, and a small silver pedestal with white and silver figures sits in front of the throne. Audience members in saffron, orange and everyday clothes sit on the floor and chairs. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and teaching, with distinctive turban, long beads and ornate clothing cues.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a bearded man seated cross-legged on a silver-carved red velvet throne at the front of a hall, speaking into a headset microphone. He wears a rust-orange turban with a crescent-moon ornament, an orange-saffron cloth draped over his bare shoulders, a rudraksha mala and a long gold necklace with a gold pendant. He rests one hand on the arm of the throne and holds a small ceremonial staff. A silver-engraved pedestal, silver lion-like carved figures and a silver staff stand beside him. Seated audience members in saffron, red and white clothing fill the foreground and sides, and a large screen shows a white image above the crowd.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated bearded man in rust-orange robes and a rust-red turban with a crescent moon ornament sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, gesturing with one hand while a microphone is clipped to his face. A rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace hang on his chest. A tall silver trident stands at left. Rows of seated audience members in colourful saris and kurtas fill the hall, with orange and white banners hanging on the back wall.2016-12-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a crescent moon emblem, wearing layered gold and rudraksha necklaces and gesturing with his hands while speaking into a headset microphone. He sits on a silver-framed throne with a red velvet seat and silver swan-like armrests, with a silver staff beside him. Seated audience members, including women in red and dark clothing, fill the foreground and background, and a large screen above shows a close-up of faces. Visible cues of a long-haired, bearded figure in saffron with distinctive adornments are present, and the page identifies a person at this event, so the seated speaker is a probable match for a person in person. A printed copyright line appears at the top right of the photo.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in rust-orange robes and a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent ornament sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, gesturing with his right hand while an audience of many seated people watches. He wears a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a ceremonial gold pendant. A microphone stands on a draped table beside him, a ceremonial trident (trishul) stands at left, and a large screen behind shows a colourful deity image. Several audience members in saffron and white, and a man in white at left wearing a beaded necklace, are visible.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated bearded man in orange-saffron robes and a rust-orange turban with a crescent emblem sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold pendant. He holds his hands together in his lap and looks toward the audience. A silver trident stands at left, a microphone rests on a draped table, and a large screen shows a figure in red. Seated devotees in orange, yellow and saffron clothing fill the hall, many wearing malas, with a red curtain and white drapes behind. The setting resembles a satsang or discourse.2016-12-12