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A bearded man with dreadlocked hair wrapped in a rust-orange turban with a crescent-moon ornament sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, holding an open tablet displaying a photo. He wears a bare upper body with orange-saffron drapery, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, and a headset microphone. Seated audience members in the foreground and background watch; a silver swan-form ornament and a white ritual stand sit in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: distinctive dreadlocks, turban, saffron clothing and gold necklaces, seated on a throne addressing devotees.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a silver trident and crescent emblem sits on an ornate red-cushioned silver throne with a carved swan base. He wears layered beaded necklaces, a gold pendant and an orange shawl over bare shoulders, and gestures with one raised hand while holding an open tablet showing photographs. A tall silver staff stands at left, a white figurine sits on a small silver pedestal, and a large audience fills the background, with a screen showing faces at upper left. The man is shown as Swamiji (probable) from his turban, orange garments, beaded malas and ceremonial throne.2016-12-12A bearded man in an orange-red turban with a silver crescent and pendant ornament sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding a tablet and gesturing with his right hand. He wears orange-saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, with a small red mark on his forehead and a lapel microphone. Seated audience members in white, red and orange clothing fill the background, and a screen shows a face at upper left. The presentation suggests an appearance-based candidate for a person, seated in the role of speaker before the assembly.2016-12-12A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent-and-jewel ornament stands behind an ornate silver-and-red velvet throne, holding an open tablet showing images while gesturing with one hand. He wears a rudraksha mala, long beaded necklaces and a gold-toned ceremonial pendant, with a red tilak on his forehead. Seated audience members in red and white fill the background, and a large screen at upper left shows a close-up of people. Silver ritual staff and a silver swan-form carving sit at the lower left and right. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: ornate orange turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, seated on a throne before devotees.2016-12-12A seated man with a long beard and dreadlocked hair under an orange-red turban with a silver crescent ornament and jewelled pin, wearing orange-red robes, rudraksha beads and a large gold pendant, smiles while looking down at a tablet held in both hands. He sits on an ornate silver and red velvet throne with carved swan armrests. Beside him a white shrine-like object and silver staff stand on an orange cloth. Seated devotees in the foreground and background watch the scene in a hall.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne smiles while holding a framed photograph and gesturing toward it. He wears a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent moon and jewelled brooch, a saffron-orange robe, a gold-toned beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and a small microphone is clipped near his mouth. A seated audience is partly visible in the foreground and background, with a white drape behind him.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crescent moon ornament sits on an ornate red-cushioned silver throne, holding a tablet computer displaying photos while pointing at the screen with his right hand. He wears a rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant, orange-saffron cloth draped over bare shoulders, a headset microphone, and a tilak on his forehead. Audience members sit in the foreground and a white draped backdrop fills the background. The page identifies this event as Karthigai Deepam; the man's appearance with turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold ornaments matches the Swamiji (probable) description, seated in a position of honour on a throne during discourse.2016-12-12