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A standing man in a saffron-orange turban and an orange-and-gold dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands centrally on a stage before a gilded throne with red cushions. He wears a long red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, plus gold armlets and bangles. A headset microphone is visible on his face. Behind him, painted pillars and two large colourful deity figures with multiple arms, holding ceremonial items, flank the stage, and brass lamp stands line the sides. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure; the appearance cues are the saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace.

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July 10 20132013-07-10A smiling man stands centrally on a golden-throne stage before a painted temple backdrop with carved pillars. He wears a rust-orange and gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap, a matching shoulder cloth, gold-banded armlets and a long multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with a red bindi on his forehead. A small headset microphone is attached to his face. Behind him stand two large painted deity statues with raised arms and crowns, flanked by golden lion-shaped seats. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. a person appears in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate gold armlets, with a microphone for a satsang-style discourse.2013-09-14A standing man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders wears an orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, plus a red and white flower garland. He gestures with his right hand while speaking, in front of a golden throne with lion-form arms and red cushions. Two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms stand on either side, and brass oil lamps line the front of the stage. A gold-trimmed decorated backdrop with pillars frames the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre, based on the orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace.2013-07-10August 19 20132013-08-19A seated man in maroon and orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-armrests and red velvet cushions. He wears a maroon and orange turban, a red tilak on his forehead, a long gold-toned necklace and gold armbands, and holds a white fan-like staff. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with raised arms and gold crowns flank the throne, and a garland hangs at the top. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban and orange-and-gold ceremonial garments with ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at a satsang. The setting appears to be a temple-like hall for a discourse.2012-04-04A man stands barefoot on a red carpet in front of an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions and gilded lion-head arms. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi, a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with golden borders, a heavy gold garland with a large gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a small headset microphone, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Two painted and gilded four-armed deity statues flank him, one holding a conch and the other a club, under a maroon velvet canopy. Probable Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robes, ornate gold garland and attire suggest a sannyasi giving satsang discourse.2013-08-03 +2 copiesA person sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a large gold back carved with scrollwork, draped with red velvet cushions and a leopard-print cloth. The seated figure wears a deep red-orange turban, a rust-coloured shawl over the shoulders, a long rudraksha mala with a gold-coloured clasp, and a yellow-and-orange sash, with bare feet. Behind the throne are painted pillars in orange, pink and green with lotus motifs, and a partly visible figure holding a golden object. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a brass lamp stand. Probable Swamiji by his turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, seated on a throne as a teacher in a satsang hall.2014-06-19A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a carved arched back and gold lion-form armrests sits on a red-velvet cushioned dais, smiling with palms raised in greeting. He wears an orange-and-yellow dhoti-style garment, multi-strand mala necklaces and a gold pendant, with bangles on his wrists. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and golden crowns flank the throne, holding ritual objects against a blue and pink temple backdrop with a brass lamp at right. Only one physical person is present.2013-08-19A man stands barefoot on a carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions and lion-head armrests, flanked by two painted statues of multi-armed deities with tall crowns. He wears an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange and gold-bordered dhoti and upper wrap, a heavy gold garland with a lotus pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and raises one hand mid-gesture as he speaks. A red velvet canopy hangs above the stage. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are the saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and saffron robes of a speaker at a satsang, so this is the presiding teacher addressing the gathering.2013-08-03A smiling man with short dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red velvet cushions, wearing an orange-brown robe, a gold chest ornament, rudraksha mala and a pink and white flower garland. Two gilded standing deity figures with raised arms flank the throne against a painted wall, and a brass oil lamp burns to the left. A tiger-striped cloth lies on the platform.2013-07-20July 26 20152015-07-26August 03 20132013-08-03