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A seated man in saffron-orange ceremonial robes with a gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms and red velvet cushions. He wears a saffron turban with a silver emblem, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, and a gold pendant, with bangles on his arms. Two gilded lion sculptures flank the throne, and behind him are painted deity statues with multiple arms holding ritual objects against a blue and pink temple backdrop. A small microphone is visible near his face and an orange tablet sits on the throne base. a person, seated on a peetha throne in a temple setting.

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April 04 20122012-04-04A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a red tilak sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a maroon velvet cushion and zebra-striped armrests. Multiple strands of pearl-like beads hang on his chest, with beaded bangles on his arms, and a small lapel microphone is clipped near his face. Two gold lion figures flank the throne base, and two large painted deity murtis with raised arms and gold jewellery stand on either side. A white ceremonial staff rises beside him.2011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a deep red velvet cushion and golden lion armrests. He wears an orange turban with a red bindi, layered white beaded necklaces, and white beaded armlets, and smiles while a small microphone is clipped near his mouth. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with golden crowns and jewelry, one holding a fan-like object and the other holding a trident-like staff. A white ceremonial fly-whisk stands beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, orange turban and layered beaded necklaces are consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji as present, though appearance alone is uncertain.2011-12-25A seated man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a crimson velvet cushion, flanked by two golden lion figures at the base. He wears layered white beaded necklaces, bangles on both arms, and a red bindi, with a microphone clipped near his face and his hands open in discourse. Two painted standing deity statues with multiple arms and golden crowns stand on either side of the throne against a pale blue background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person on the throne, with saffron robes, orange turban and layered beaded necklaces as cues.2011-12-25A smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a cream turban and a red bindi sits on an ornate gilded throne with a dark red velvet cushion, flanked by two gold lion sculptures. He wears a saffron shawl with gold border, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold arm band, hands clasped in his lap, and a small microphone clipped near his face. Behind him, painted deity figures with multiple arms and a golden staff with a finial stand beside the throne in a stage-like setting.2012-04-08February 09 20122012-02-09December 25 20112011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25February 09 20122012-02-09A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, raising both palms outward in a blessing or teaching gesture. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, an orange draped robe and garment, layered gold beaded necklaces, and gold bangles. A red bindi marks his forehead. Golden lion figures flank the throne, a green parrot perches on the armrest, and gilded deity figures with gold jewellery stand at the edges.2012-02-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a dark maroon cushion and red-striped armrests, flanked by golden lion statues. He wears a multi-strand white beaded necklace, white bangles, and a red bindi, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Behind him stand painted deity murti figures with golden crowns and ornaments. A probable Swamiji is shown here by appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robes, and ceremonial beaded garland seated on a throne.2011-12-25