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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hooded canopy and carved lion-like arms, on a red-carpeted stage before a large backdrop of a colonnaded palace hall. He wears a red-orange turban, a rust-brown robe, a white flower garland, rudraksha beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, with eyes closed in meditation. Flanking him are golden trishula staffs, a tall trident in front, a golden kalasha-topped stand and a golden tray with a draped orange cloth on the left. On the right, a whiteboard lists stages of consciousness.

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A seated man in rust-orange robes and a matching turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hooded canopy and lion-shaped armrests, wearing a white flower garland and multiple beaded necklaces. Tall trishul staffs and brass kalasha-topped stands flank the dais, and a large backdrop shows an arched colonnaded hall with a checkered floor. A white sign at right lists states of consciousness in English. a person seated on a peetha throne; the depicted throne and attire suggest a ceremonial talk rather than a puja.2016-12-03A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and animal motifs and a black cobra-hood canopy above. He wears a dark red-brown turban, a red-brown robe, a white flower garland, and layered gold and beaded necklaces, with bare feet on a gold footstool. A gold trident stands beside the throne and several smaller tridents line the stage. Behind him is a painted backdrop of an arched colonnade with a checkered marble floor. On the right, a white board lists lines of text, and a small table draped in gold cloth sits at left. Appearance-based cues including the turban, saffron-toned clothing and gold ornaments are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a ceremonial role.2016-12-03A man in rust-red and saffron-toned robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy and lion-carved armrests, wearing a red and gold turban, a white flower garland, and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces. A golden trident stands beside him and a golden peetha-style pedestal sits at his feet. Behind is a painted backdrop of a multi-arched palace hall with a checkered marble floor. Right edge shows a signboard with partial text and gold trident staffs line the stage.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A seated man in a rust-red and maroon sannyasi garment with a matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne topped by a carved cobra hood. He wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces. A gold-and-brown brocade cloth rests on a stand at left, with golden trishula staffs flanking the throne and a whiteboard at right listing states of consciousness such as Waking, Dream, Deep Sleep, Turiya. Behind is a painted palace hall with arches and a checkered floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, saffron-toned robes, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2016-12-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures and a cobra hood canopy above. He wears a long white garland, multiple rudraksha malas, and gold necklaces. A tall gold trident stands beside the throne, and small gold trident-shaped stands flank the stage. A red carpet covers the platform; the backdrop shows a painted colonnaded palace hall. Two whiteboards at the sides list sleep and consciousness states in handwriting. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, seated as a teacher on the throne, with the turban, saffron clothing, malas and gold ornaments as visible cues.2016-12-03A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne on a stage with a red carpet. He wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red garment wrapped around his body, and multiple strands of beads and a white flower garland. A golden cobra hood canopy rises above the throne, with golden lion armrests and a leopard-print cushion. Gold and silver trishula tridents stand on either side, and a golden kalasha-style pot sits at his feet. A large projected backdrop shows an arched palace hall with red and white patterns. To the right, a whiteboard lists states of consciousness such as deep sleep, dream, waking and turiya.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A seated figure in rust-brown sannyasi robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiered gold canopy topped by a dark sculpted crown. A white and orange garland hangs at his neck, with a rudraksha mala and gold chain beneath, and a red-orange turban covers his head. Trishul staffs in gold flank the throne, a gold-draped table stands at left, and a large backdrop shows an arched temple hall with red pillars and a checkered floor.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra hood carved above its back and a trident leaning beside it. He wears a long white garland and a rudraksha mala with beads around his neck. Beside him stands a large dark bronze deity murti with multiple arms. Behind the stage a large screen shows a red-lit colonnaded hall. On the right, a whiteboard lists states of consciousness such as deep sleep, dream, waking and turiya. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, orange turban, rudraksha mala and garland, while the throne and setting are the event's stage presentation.2016-12-03