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A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions, framed by bands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and multiple strands of heavy gold beaded necklaces, and speaks into a microphone on a stand at right. A tall silver oil lamp with lit wicks stands at left, and fruit and brass vessels sit at the bottom edge. The scene is a ceremonial stage setting with a decorated dais. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and white-and-gold clothing matches the cues for a probable Swamiji, seated in a ceremonial role.

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A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a cream dhoti with gold borders and layered gold bead necklaces, speaking into a silver-stemmed microphone. A silver oil lamp with lit flames stands at left, and fruit and a silver tray sit in the foreground. Behind him is a gold-carved backrest and a yellow flower wall.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne draped with red tiger-striped cushions and bands of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and gold armband, and gestures with one open hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A silver oil lamp with lit wicks stands at left, and fruit and flowers sit in the foreground.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man on a gold-and-red throne smiles broadly, his long dark hair swept back and a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a cream dhoti with a gold border and a wrap of the same colours, with a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and a smaller gold pendant. Behind him the throne back is gold and is decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple, pink and white flowers. A microphone stands in front of him, and fruit, flowers and a bowl are arranged on the lower dais with orange marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces and a cream-and-gold wrap seated on a throne, presented as the speaker. Visible text includes a small circular emblem on the throne back.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, chrysanthemums and mixed flowers. He wears a white garment with gold borders and a wrap draped over one arm, layered gold beaded necklaces, a gold armband and a red bindi, and speaks into a microphone while gesturing with one hand. A silver oil lamp with lit flames stands at left, and fruits and flower offerings sit in front of the dais. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a gold-trimmed white wrap on a flower-decorated throne fit the presentation, though the appearance is not fully certain.2009-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate golden throne decorated with red, orange, purple and yellow flower garlands, with a microphone on a stand before him. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders and a shawl with gold trim, and a heavy multi-strand gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant. His bare feet rest on a silver tray, and a silver oil lamp burns at the lower left with fruit offerings nearby. Garlanded red-and-black striped cushions line the seat. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial white-and-gold dress match the page's description of this event, a presentation of the Jayanthi message.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, heavy gold multi-strand necklaces and a gold bangle, and wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl. His right hand is raised in gesture. The throne back is decorated with gold filigree and layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A silver oil lamp with lit wicks stands in the foreground. The man has long swept hair and gold necklaces consistent with the a person cues; appearance-based label: a person, seated at a discourse on a throne.2009-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with gold ornate carving behind. He wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl and a heavy multi-strand gold bead necklace, speaking into a microphone on a chrome stand. A silver oil lamp with lit wicks stands at left, and a silver plate with fruit and offerings sits at the foot of the throne in front of him. Only this one person is physically present in the scene.2009-01-01A man with long swept-back black hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red zebra-striped cushions, decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and multiple heavy gold necklaces, raises one hand in a blessing gesture and speaks into a microphone on a stand. In the foreground are a silver oil lamp with lit wicks, a silver footstool, and bowls of fruit including pomegranates and mangoes. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long hair, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial throne setting; he is seated and addressing an audience. The scene reflects a satsang or discourse setting.2009-01-01