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A man seated on a cream-upholstered chair speaks into a black microphone on a stand, gesturing with both hands. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, and a red embroidered sherwani with gold and teal floral borders and a long red shawl draped over one shoulder. Behind him stands an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with floral and scrollwork designs. a person: the appearance cues are the long hair falling behind the turban and the ornate red and gold ceremonial clothing, with the speaking role of a seated discourse. A small orange cushion is visible at the right edge.

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December 22 20092009-12-22A seated man speaks into a microphone in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with embossed floral and scrollwork patterns. He wears a cream-coloured turban with a small red bindi on his forehead, and a red embroidered sherwani with gold and teal thread patterns and a long red fringed sash draped over one shoulder. His hands are open in an animated gesture as he speaks. He sits in a gold upholstered chair. Appearance cues are long dark hair under the turban, a red and gold embroidered ensemble, and a seated teaching posture, consistent with a person in a speaking role at a discourse or session.2009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22A seated man in a cream turban and a red embroidered silk sherwani with a red shawl draped over one shoulder sits on an ornate gold throne. He has a red bindi on his forehead and raises both open hands in a speaking gesture before a microphone stand. Behind the throne is a gilded carved backrest decorated with floral garlands in yellow, purple and white. a person: long dark hair falls past the turban, and the red-and-gold ceremonial attire and elaborately carved throne match the page's discourse context. A gold-panelled base shows Sanskrit-style inscriptions.2009-12-22A man seated on a gold-upholstered chair in front of an ornately embossed gold backdrop with floral and scrollwork patterns. He wears a cream turban, a red bindi on his forehead, and a red embroidered sherwani with gold and blue floral borders and a red sash draped over one shoulder. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders. His hands are clasped in his lap and a microphone stands before him. Appearance cues are limited to a turban and red ceremonial dress, insufficient for identification.2009-12-22A man seated on a golden throne-like chair speaks into a microphone with both palms open at chest height. He wears a cream-coloured turban, a red forehead dot, and a red embroidered sherwani with gold and silver thread work, with a red fringed shawl draped over one shoulder. Behind him is ornate gold repoussé relief carving with floral and scrollwork motifs. a person: long dark hair falling past the turban and a red sherwani with ornate embroidery, seated and addressing an audience in a discourse setting. Partly visible edges of golden cushions and an orange cloth appear at the sides.2009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22A seated man in a red embroidered sherwani with silver-thread floral work and a teal-edged placket sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a flower garland backdrop in yellow, purple and red. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, has his hands clasped in his lap, and a red beaded shawl drapes over one shoulder. A microphone stand is at his side. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair falling past the shoulders, a cream turban, and ornate red-and-gold ceremonial clothing seated on a throne, matching the page's Swamiji reference. The throne and garland indicate a formal darshan setting.2009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22A man seated on a gold-cushioned chair before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a cream turban, a red dot on the forehead, and a red embroidered sherwani with gold and silver floral embroidery and a red shawl draped over one shoulder. His hands are raised palms-up in a gesture of explanation. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, ornate red and gold clothing, turban and seated ceremonial posture before a gilded throne-like backdrop; this is an appearance-based label, not a confirmed identity.2009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22