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A man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand rudraksha mala sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage, playing a large black frame drum (dhol/mridangam-style) with sticks. His hair is swept back in a knot and he wears a red tilak. Behind him a golden ornate throne, a green-faced deity murti painting and a stage backdrop are visible, with brass oil lamps at left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the chair, playing the drum, wearing saffron robes and rudraksha mala.

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May 09 20152015-05-09May 09 20152015-05-09A stage set with a large painted backdrop of a towering gopuram temple beside a dark mountain peak under a starry night sky with a glowing crescent moon. A figure in an orange-red turban, rust-orange robe and shawl sits in a brown leather armchair on a gold-framed throne-like seat, holding a black drum with a tuned wooden frame. Beside him stands a silver trident with a small drum fixed to its shaft, a potted plant with orange flowers, a small side table with a water bottle and a tray, and gilded lamp stands at the edges. The figure appears to be a statue or lifelike sculpture rather than a living person, given its stillness and waxy finish. A red stage skirt runs along the platform.2015-05-08A man seated on an ornate red leather throne-style chair plays a large black drum with a wooden stick. He wears a saffron-orange garment draped over one shoulder and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala around his neck. A red cloth lies over the armrest, and a silver-toned stand with a small round cymbal-like instrument rises behind him. The warm red-tinted stage lighting suggests a performance or satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated drummer has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2015-05-07A photograph of a man seated on an ornate brown leather throne on a stage, playing a large black hand drum with wooden sticks. He wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange and gold-bordered robe, and a long brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, with a small headset microphone at his face. Behind him is a large gold ornamental backdrop and a painted night-sky mountain scene with stars. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: red turban, saffron-toned robes and rudraksha mala seated on a throne playing a drum.2015-05-08A man seated in a brown leather armchair on a stage, smiling and gazing to the side, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold beads around his neck, a red tilak on his forehead, and a small headset microphone. A black drum with rope-laced sides sits at the left edge. Behind him a large backdrop shows a glowing green-skinned deity murti with a golden crown and pearl necklace, framed by a golden throne-like halo and radiating light against a starry purple background.2015-05-09A man seated on an ornate dark-wood throne with carved scroll arms, wearing an orange saffron robe with a row of dark rudraksha beads draped over his chest. He has a white tripundra with a red bindi on his forehead and his hair swept back. A microphone on a flexible stand is near his mouth, and a red drum kit with a skin-faced drum sits in front of him, with a hand drum at lower right. Patterned red, orange and cream textiles hang behind the throne. The scene suggests a seated discourse at a stage or hall. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and swept-back hair are visible cues, with the seated throne setting.2010-09-04May 08 20152015-05-08A photograph of a man seated on an ornate carved dark-wood and cream upholstered throne during a discourse. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over his shoulders and a long strand of dark rudraksha beads, with a white horizontal tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. His eyes are closed and his hands are raised in front of him as he speaks into a microphone on a boom stand. A red drum shell is visible at left, and a striped red, orange and cream backdrop hangs behind him. a person is the central figure, presented here as a speaker giving a satsang discourse.2010-09-04May 07 20152015-05-07A man in saffron-orange clothing and a red-beaded mala sits in a tall red leather throne chair, playing a large black drum with a beater in a dimly lit, magenta-tinted room. He wears a saffron shawl over bare shoulders and has hair tied back. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a small drum stands behind him, and a red cloth drapes over the drum edge.2015-05-07A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits in a brown wooden chair before a golden ornate backrest, smiling and gesturing with raised hands. He wears a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace. Beside him stands a silver trident with a small damaru drum tied to it, and a black drum rests in the foreground. A water bottle and small cup sit on a side table, and a starry night backdrop fills the stage behind him. Swamiji (probable) is seated here, identified by a turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial stage setting. A brass lamp stands at the right edge with red flowers at its base.2015-05-08