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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland and a gold-beaded necklace, speaking into a microphone while sitting on an ornate red upholstered throne with gold trim. Behind him is a decorated shrine with gold-and-metal statues of a deity couple seated on a white bull, adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands; the male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a red blouse. A golden kalasha stands in front of the shrine, with rows of rudraksha malas draped over an orange cloth in the foreground. Brass lamps flank the shrine. The seated man has long dark hair, and the statues are depictions, not physical people. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, seated on a throne while speaking.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-yellow flower garland, with a long rudraksha and gold bead necklace, sitting in a red upholstered throne chair with gold trim in front of a microphone stand. Behind him is a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a white bull, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands, a gold kalasha and gold lamp stands. An orange cloth draped with rudraksha strands hangs at the front. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and rudraksha/gold mala necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event. A small seated figure in orange and white sits near the base of the shrine. Setting appears to be a temple-style hall with a Nandi bull statue.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red and gold ornate throne before a microphone stand, wearing a red and yellow flower garland and a long rudraksha-style gold necklace, with a red bindi and long hair. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a white bull (nandi) mount, decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands, golden lamp stands and orange drapery hung with rudraksha strands. A small kalasha with flowers sits on the altar. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with Swamiji (probable), given his long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style necklace and throne, and he is seated as a speaker or honoured guest.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A seated man in an orange robe and orange-and-gold sash sits on a red upholstered throne with gold carved trim, a red-and-gold chair footstool before him. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, a red bindi is on his forehead, and he wears a layered rudraksha-bead and gold necklace along with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. A microphone on a stand is in front of him. Behind him stands a shrine with a white bull Nandi and a deity murti of a crowned figure with a consort, both garlanded with yellow, green and purple flowers, with a golden shivalinga-like object in front. Brass lamps flank the shrine and orange drapes hung with rudraksha strands frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange robe and rudraksha necklace fit the page's identification, and he sits as the seated speaker on the throne.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 31 20092009-12-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold ceremonial throne and a long rudraksha mala and flower garlands sits before a microphone stand, hands clasped, addressing those present. Behind him a white bull (Nandi) and deity murti of a seated couple are decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with brass lamps and an orange draped backdrop. To the right, a standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a tall brass trident. Outdoor temple setting with carved stone pillars and a metal railing.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27