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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne on a stage, raising one hand in a mudra. The golden throne has carved lion figures and a decorative backrest, flanked by tall gilded staffs. Bright white and yellow spotlights and beams illuminate the scene against a dark background, and a few audience members' silhouettes are visible at the bottom edge. The man wears rudraksha beads and has long hair and a tilak on his forehead, with appearance cues that are consistent with the page's reference to a person but not conclusive enough to confirm his identity.

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A figure in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial necklace sits cross-legged on a large gilded throne with carved lion armrests and an ornate backrest, lit by bright spotlights on a dark stage. Two ceremonial staffs with ornate tops stand beside the throne. The throne is illuminated in golden light while beams cut across the haze above. The silhouette of a person's head is visible in the lower foreground of the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, raising one hand in a blessing gesture.2017-12-17A photograph of a stage lit by bright white and yellow spotlights against a dark backdrop. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a draped orange shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and a large decorated backrest. Two tall staffs or sceptres stand upright beside the throne. A dark silhouette of an audience member's head is visible at the lower edge of the frame. The figure wears long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands raised in a teaching gesture.2017-12-17A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne on a dark stage under white and yellow spotlight beams. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a long orange upper cloth, with rudraksha beads around his neck and a red forehead mark, and his hands are raised in a mudra. The throne has carved lion figures and an elaborate silver-gold backrest, flanked by tall gold staffs. A small dark silhouette of a seated audience member is visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robes, rudraksha beads and long hair.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a dimly lit stage, one hand raised in a gesture. Golden lion figures flank the throne, and a gilded backdrop with a carved halo-like frame stands behind it. Two staffs lean beside the throne. Yellow and white spotlights beam across the stage. Two dark silhouettes of audience members sit in the foreground at the bottom edge. The figure is a clear stage presence; the appearance-based cues (long hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala, throne) are present, so this is a probable Swamiji in person on stage.2017-12-17A man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion figures and a golden arched backrest on a dark stage. He raises one hand in a gesture while shafts of white and yellow stage light fall around him. Two long staff-like rods stand beside the throne. Audience silhouettes are visible at the bottom edge. a person: long hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated on the throne in a stage presentation.2017-12-17Stage photograph of a single seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a silver-framed backrest carved with decorative motifs and two lion figures at the sides. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and has long hair; he sits cross-legged and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Two gold-tipped staffs stand beside the throne. Bright white and yellow-green spotlight beams cut through a dark backdrop, and the platform is lit warmly. A dark silhouette of an audience member is visible at the lower edge.2017-12-17A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) is lit by a bright spotlight on a dark stage. He wears orange-red robes, a rudraksha mala necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A golden sceptre and staff stand beside the throne. Dim silhouettes of audience members appear in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and orange-red robes with rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2017-12-17A lone seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange shawl and multiple rudraksha malas sits cross-legged in meditation posture on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a stage. The throne has a gilded arched backrest with lion figures flanking its base, and golden staffs stand beside it. Strong white and yellow spotlights beam down from above. The figure has long swept-back hair and a tilak on the forehead, and the scene resembles a staged darshan setting. Wording: no printed names or captions are visible in the scene.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17