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A seated figure in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a multicolour flower garland and holding a hand raised in speech gesture. Behind the throne stands a large gilded relief of a deity with multiple arms and a crown, above a golden kalasha-like crown ornament. Tall gold filigree arched panels flank the stage, with brass oil lamps and copper pots at the base. A trident stands beside the throne and a microphone stand is in front. The setting is a decorated tent stage with gold drapery.

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May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02July 01 20162016-07-01A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin covering, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a red garland and a long beaded mala around his neck, with a trident standing beside the throne. Behind him a large golden deity murti with multiple arms and a crown rises above a golden kalasha-like canopy, flanked by golden lion and elephant carvings. Golden scrollwork arches frame the stage, brass oil lamps stand on either side, a microphone stand is in front, and a bronze pot sits in the lower left corner. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-05-02A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion on a raised stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long beaded necklace with a gold pendant, a rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and has long swept-back hair. Behind him a large relief panel shows a multi-armed goddess with a crown and gold necklaces, flanked by gold-fluted pillars and a brass trident. Yellow and white flower garlands decorate the stage and pillars, and a red carpet runs below. Other visible details include a water bottle on a small table and a stage with a red cloth.2016-07-01May 02 20162016-05-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion on the dais. A rudraksha mala and a heavy beaded necklace hang on the chest. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on each side of the throne, and a golden trident rests to its right. Behind the throne is a purple backdrop printed with figures of dancing or devotional forms and a golden mandala. A small wooden stool and a red carpet with a patterned rug complete the stage, and the bottom edge shows the heads of a few audience members. Visible cues are a throne, ceremonial lamps and a trident, but the face is too small and indistinct to support an appearance-based candidate.A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red turban and a red-and-white shawl sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a red-carpeted stage under a golden draped tent canopy. Behind him a golden deity murti with multiple arms and a golden crown is depicted on a carved backdrop, with a golden floral garland above. Two carved golden side panels flank the throne, with brass oil lamps and terracotta pots at the base, a microphone stand in front and a white cooling unit on the right. The setting resembles a darshan or discourse dais.2016-05-02 +1 copiesA photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a carved crown-like top and a draped tiger-striped cloth on the seat. The seated man wears a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha-style beaded mala, a red tilak on his forehead, and a sash across his chest, with dark hair swept back and a warm smile. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed priest in orange-red robes holds a flaming aarti lamp toward him. Hanging brass oil lamps and small oil lamps line the frame, with a pink lotus-like base below. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and throne setting; the priest is a ritual attendant.2013-03-21A seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, draped with a zebra-striped cloth. Hanging brass oil lamps with bells and lit lamps frame the stage, with blue and yellow painted pillars at the sides. Several dark-haired heads of audience members are visible at the bottom edge, and a brass oil lamp stands at lower left.2013-03-07