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A man seated on a red-and-gold throne speaks into a microphone while smiling broadly. He wears a rust-red turban with a gold crescent ornament and a red vermilion mark on his forehead, a red-orange shawl and garment, heavy gold necklaces strung with rudraksha beads, and thick garlands of white jasmine with red and gold rose accents. Gold bangles and earrings are visible. A probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair beneath the turban, ornate gold and rudraksha jewellery and saffron-toned ceremonial clothing, seen in a discourse setting. The photo appears to be from a satsang or Kalpataru meditation class.

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A man seated on a red throne speaks into a gooseneck microphone. He wears a rust-red turban with a gold crescent ornament and a red tilak mark on his forehead, plus a rust-red robe with gold border. Long white jasmine garlands with red and gold flower accents hang over his shoulders, and he wears a heavy gold rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial pendant. The background is a deep red and purple wall.2017-05-10A man in a rust-red turban with a silver trident and crescent ornament sits on a red throne speaking into a microphone while gesturing with both hands. He wears a rust-orange shawl over the body, long white and red flower garlands, gold bangles and an ornate gold necklace. Swamiji (probable) appears as the speaker, identified by his turban, saffron-orange robes, garlands and gold adornments. The background is a purple and gold stage backdrop.2017-05-10A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-orange turban with a gold trident emblem, an orange-red robe, a thick beaded and gold-chain necklace, a double garland of white flowers with red roses, and gold bangles on his wrists. He raises one fist and smiles while speaking to an unseen audience. A purple-pink backdrop is behind him. a person appearance cues: orange turban and robe, gold ornaments and garlands on a throne, consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is presented as an uncertain candidate in person.2017-05-10A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne speaks into a microphone against a pink backdrop. He wears a rust-red turban with a small silver emblem at the forehead and a red tilak mark, a red-orange robe, long white and red flower garlands, and layered gold necklaces. Gold bangles adorn his wrists, and one hand is extended open in an explanatory gesture. Swamiji (probable) is a bearded man with a turban, saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces, seated as a teacher giving a discourse.2017-05-10A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a red backdrop, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-red turban with a small gold ornament, a rust-red robe with gold border, a heavy gold and rudraksha-style necklace, a gold chest pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a long white and red flower garland draped over his shoulders. Strong appearance-based cues of a presiding guru are present, so this is a person seated in a teaching setting.2017-05-10A man seated on a gold-carved red throne speaks into a microphone, one hand open in an expressive gesture. He wears a rust-orange turban with a small gold ornament, a rust-orange robe, a long layered gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a thick white and red flower garland around his neck. Behind him is a red velvet backdrop with gold finials. The figure's appearance, with rust-orange turban, orange robes and ornate gold ornaments, is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated as a discourse speaker. No other people are visible.2017-05-10May 10 20172017-05-10May 10 20172017-05-10May 10 20172017-05-10A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved peacock-feather style backrest, speaking into a black gooseneck microphone in front of a deep maroon draped curtain. He wears a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and drop pendant, a rust-red robe, a multi-strand garland of pink and white flowers with gold beads, gold armband, and a red tilak on his forehead. a person (appearance cues: long dark hair, ornate turban, ornate gold necklace and jewelry) seated and speaking as the discourse presenter.2016-09-30May 10 20172017-05-10A photograph of a man seated on an ornate red and gold throne, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-red turban with a gold ornament, a white and red flower garland, gold necklaces, bangles and rings, and a red-orange cloth draped over his body. A red tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Behind him a gold-embossed backrest with protruding gold finials and a stage light are visible. a person: the candidate wears a saffron-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and a ceremonial garland, with the page indicating his presence at this event, so the appearance cues are distinctive but not conclusive; he is shown seated in person on the stage.2017-05-10