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A bearded man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl sits on a golden peetha throne in front of a golden arch with a large golden bull (Nandi) statue at his feet. He wears a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and has a red crown-like headwrap with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati on the arch. Potted plants, a trident, a microphone stand and a tiger-striped seat cover complete the stage setting with a red curtain behind. Swamiji (probable) appears seated centrally as the speaker, with long hair and ornate ceremonial clothing cues.

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A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on a golden throne on a stage before a deep red curtain. He wears a red-and-gold turban-style headpiece, a red bindi, white and pink flower garlands, and a gold necklace. He sits on a golden bull (Nandi) and a tiger-striped cloth rests beneath him. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a crown. A gold trident stands at the left, a wooden stool beside him, and a microphone stands at the right. Green foliage, blue flowers and large clay pots decorate the stage. Golden lion-carved pillars frame the scene. a person: saffron robes, red-and-gold headpiece and multiple garlands, seated on the throne as a discourse speaker.2017-01-29January 29 20172017-01-29January 29 20172017-01-29January 29 20172017-01-29A seated man in rust-brown robes sits on a raised platform before a golden throne-like backdrop flanked by carved golden lion figures. A large golden statue of a bull, Nandi, lies at his side, and a golden deity murti with a crescent crown sits above him against gold drapery. He wears a white flower garland, a long gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and has a striped cloth draped over one leg. Potted green plants with blue flowers, a trident leaning at left, a microphone stand and a patterned woven rug complete the stage. The man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) given his long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned robe, though the face is not used for identification.2017-01-29A seated man in maroon-brown robes and a red-and-gold turban sits on a low platform in front of a golden throne-like backdrop carved with lions and a deity pair. He has raised, joined hands in greeting and is smiling, wearing a white and pink flower garland, a gold chain and a rudraksha mala. Beside him is a large golden bull statue, nandi, and a microphone stand, with potted green plants, flowers and a gold trident leaning at left. Probable Swamiji is seated, with long hair under the turban and ceremonial gold necklace cues. Ornate gold lions frame the scene under a maroon curtain.2017-01-29January 29 20172017-01-29A man with a full dark beard sits cross-legged on a raised golden throne-like seat in front of a golden arch with a deity murti of a goddess above him. He wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a white-and-pink flower garland, a long gold-and-beaded mala and a large gold pendant, with bangles on his arms. A golden nandi bull reclines to his left, a golden trident stands at the left edge, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. Potted green plants, a microphone on a stand and a striped woven rug complete the stage. The seated man is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), based on his long hair under a turban, saffron-toned robe, gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala, with the role of a seated speaker on a ceremonial dais.2017-01-29A bearded man with long dark hair sits on a golden Nandi bull statue on a stage, smiling, with his right hand resting on the bull's head. He wears a rust-orange saffron wrap, a long gold-toned beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with a gold pendant. A golden trident leans at the left edge. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a golden arched niche, flanked by golden lion-like guardian figures and a red curtain. Green potted plants, dark clay pots, a small wooden table with fruit, and offerings of flowers and fruit surround the stage. A fan is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a saffron wrap, and ceremonial gold necklaces are visible on the seated man.2017-01-29January 29 20172017-01-29A bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, with a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a large golden bull statue (Nandi) on a golden stage. Behind him stands a gold arched frame holding two standing deity figures, flanked by golden lion-like mounts and carved gold pillars. Potted green plants, dark clay pots and a microphone stand are on the stage, and a golden trident leans at the left edge.2017-01-29A seated bearded man in a rust-red sannyasi robe and matching red turban sits on a golden ornamental peetha beside a gilded bull statue (nandi), one hand resting on its horn. He wears a long white and pink flower garland, a rudraksha-style beaded mala, and a gold ceremonial necklace, and smiles toward the audience. A microphone stand stands at right. Behind him are golden lion-head pillars, a gold arch framing a golden standing deity murti, a red drape, potted green plants and a wooden stool.2017-01-29