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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne-like seat on a stage decorated with red and white flower garlands, green lotus leaves and twisting vine branches, with gold-toned draped backdrop and scrolled metal arch above. The seated person wears a saffron/orange robe, has long dark hair, a red bindi, and raises both palms in a blessing gesture while smiling. Red flower bunches and small floral arrangements frame the throne. A red cushioned seat sits beneath the figure. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a stage setting with lotus and floral decor, the cues being saffron robe, long hair and a central ceremonial throne.

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A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-white throne with red cushions, raising both palms outward in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by a gilded wrought-iron arch draped with red and white flower garlands and green trailing vines, with large green lotus-leaf cutouts scattered across the stage and a yellow-gold drape behind. Potted red and pink flower arrangements flank the dais. The setting suggests a stage at a gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron robe with the throne setting; identity is based on appearance cues only.2009-02-01February 01 2009 Kalpataru Convention at Coimbatore City2009-02-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes raises both palms in a blessing gesture on an ornate gold throne backed by a gilded arch with a circular medallion. He wears a gold crown, a long red and white garland, a gold necklace, and red-beaded bangles. Flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green decorate the throne back, and two brass oil lamps burn at the top corners. Two seated devotees in dark clothing are in the foreground, and a silver staff rests beside the throne. The man has long swept-back hair and distinctive crown and saffron cues, matching the page's a person reference, so this is a person presence in person.2012-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate throne decorated with red velvet backing, a golden canopy and a trishul, framed by garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A long-haired man wearing a saffron-orange robe, a flower garland and a microphone stand, is seated centrally and appears to be giving satsang on a stage. Brass oil lamps flank the throne and a silver vessel with flowers sits at the base, while a stylised lion-face motif appears on the throne arms. A pair of standing fans is visible at the sides of the decorated arched backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha-style adornment and throne setting, matching a Guru Poornima satsang at the ashram.2007-07-29December 27 20092009-12-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate throne decorated with white, orange, yellow and red flower garlands and a canopy above. The person has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white-and-red flower garland around the neck, with bare feet resting on a silver footstool. A microphone stand and an attendant in orange cloth appear at the right edge. The seat and backdrop are densely covered in marigolds and white jasmine. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a flower garland suggest the ashram teacher seated in state at a festival.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and red cushions, hands joined in namaskar before a microphone. He wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala over a white-and-red floral garland. A gold parasol with white flower garlands hangs above, and the stage is decorated with marigold and red flower garlands on a multicoloured arched backdrop. Offerings of fruit, sweets and flowers lie on the table in front, and a gold staff-bearer stands at the right edge.2008-01-01A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a silver pedestal throne in front of a floral backdrop of white flowers with yellow and red marigold garlands. A red velvet arch sits behind the seated figure, who wears a white and orange garland and a red bindi, and who smiles while holding hands in the lap. A microphone on a stand is in front of them. A turquoise bucket and small silver kalasha-style items sit at the lower left, and a pedestal holds brass lamps at the front. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long swept-back hair, garlands and bindi fit the candidate, seated on a throne during a satsang with devotees.2007-07-29A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits barefoot on an ornate gold throne decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blooms. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered sash and raises one hand in an animated gesture while smiling upward. Behind the throne, a gold-carved backrest sits beneath hanging floral swags, and women in orange and white saris watch from the right beside a burlap-draped backdrop. A small cushion in red velvet rests at his feet on the dais. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a throne setting.2009-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest level. He wears a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A thick garland of white jasmine and red flowers hangs around his neck and drapes down his lap. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and red tiger-striped cushions, decorated with flower garlands in red, white and yellow. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style ceremonial presentation and garlanded throne, seated in a welcoming darshan setting.2009-07-11A man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with red and white flower garlands and a floral canopy above. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a red-orange inner garment, with a red tilak mark on his forehead, and sits barefoot with his feet resting on a red cushion on a gold footstool. Red-and-brown tiger-striped cushions line the throne, and fruit sits on side shelves. Traces of a red-and-white draped canopy and marigold garlands frame the scene. The man has long hair swept back and a serene expression, and his appearance and throne match the page's a person reference, though the identification remains appearance-based and uncertain. Other white-clad figures appear at the edges.2009-08-02