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A seated man speaks into a microphone on a golden throne decorated with rainbow bands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green, and purple. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, and a red bindi, with long dark hair, and gestures with both open hands while addressing an audience. In front of the throne are a silver oil lamp with lit wicks, a brass bowl, fruit, and an orange marigold garland. The throne has a golden lion-head armrest and a red tiger-striped cushion. Appearance-based cues including long hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial dress match the Swamiji (probable) candidate presiding at the event; the audience is not visible.

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January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with rainbow bands of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands and a red tiger-striped cushion. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment, a shawl over one shoulder, layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and gold bangles. He gestures with his raised right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Marigold garlands line the dais, with fruit, a brass bowl and a lit oil lamp beside him. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker's long hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial dress match the page's description of a discourse. A rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments are visible.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man speaks into a microphone on a gold throne draped with red and yellow flower garlands. He has long dark hair, a red tilaka on his forehead, and wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a multi-strand gold necklace and a gold bracelet. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he smiles and looks to the side. A silver oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a silver tray and fruit offerings, with a floral backdrop behind him.2009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned throne decorated with rainbow bands of marigolds, red roses, green leaves and purple flowers. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold zari borders over one shoulder and a heavy gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, plus a thin gold chain and a gold bangle. His hands are folded in his lap and he gazes to the side with a slight smile. A gold-leaf carved backrest stands behind him.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl speaks at a microphone on an ornate golden throne decorated with rows of red, yellow, white, green and purple flower garlands. He wears a gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead and holds a small stack of papers. A striped red cushion supports him, and a silver-fringed canopy arches overhead. Only one person is physically present on the stage.2009-01-01December 23 20092009-12-23A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi smiles broadly while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a cream-white garment with a gold border and heavy gold necklaces. He sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, backed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. A silver oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge. Next to him at the left, an ornate gold and silver structure rises above the seat. The setting is an outdoor stage decorated with flowers for a public event.2009-01-01