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A man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning on a raised stage, holding a white ceremonial staff in one hand. He wears a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a gold armband, with a red tilak on his forehead. Seated audience members in white and colourful saris and salwar kameez, including one with long grey hair in a bun and another with a long braid, face the stage. Draped orange and gold fabric hangs at the top left and a blue backdrop with a patterned panel sits behind the throne. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne with distinctive saffron robes, turban, garland and gold ornaments, presiding over a satsang-style gathering.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a silver bird finial sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms and a red zebra-patterned cushion. He wears a red and yellow marigold garland, layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets, holds a silver staff upright, and has a red mark on his forehead. In front, several women in white and cream saris sit with their backs to the camera, one with a long braid, against a large peach-coloured drape and blue backdrop. The scene appears to be a satsang gathering on stage. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban, layered beads and garland match the appearance cues, seated as a teacher on the throne.2012-04-06A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests and a silver bird finial on a staff behind him addresses a seated audience. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a small red bindi, a saffron robe, layered beaded and gold necklaces, a red-green-yellow floral garland and gold armbands. He holds a silver staff with a white cloth. In the foreground, the backs of heads of seated audience members in white and dark clothing are visible. A pink-and-cream backdrop with a warm glow fills the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing saffron turban, saffron robes, rudraksha-like beads and gold necklaces, addressing the audience.2012-04-06A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral designs and a zebra-striped cushion. He wears a red and yellow marigold garland, layered beaded necklaces, and gold armbands, and holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial. Several seated people in white clothing with dark lanyards are in the foreground, facing the stage. Behind him is a large backdrop with a glowing lamp motif and a red banner with Tamil script. A candidate for Swamiji (probable) appears in the central seated figure, based on the orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ceremonial gold jewellery.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a red and yellow flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold armband and bangles, holding a silver staff with a bird-shaped finial. Gold lion-head armrests frame the throne. Behind him a large banner shows a glowing light motif and Tamil script. Audience heads are visible in the lower foreground. The figure has distinctive saffron robes, turban, garland and ornate gold regalia, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne.2012-04-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved golden panels, draped with a gold cloth, against a dark curtain backdrop. The seated person wears an orange turban and saffron-orange robes with a garland of multicoloured flowers and a rudraksha mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Around the throne, a group of about seven people sit on the floor in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with white forehead markings and yellow shawls, some in saffron robes, with brass plates of offerings and flowers before them. A golden trident stands at the right edge beside the throne. A woman in an orange top sits in the foreground with her back to the camera.2010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved silver-gold detailing and a silver bird finial. He wears a red-and-green flower garland, multiple layered silver chains, and gold armbands, holding a white ceremonial fly-whisk-like staff. Behind him a backdrop shows a glowing lamp flame and large red Tamil lettering. Several seated attendees in white shirts and a woman in white occupy the lower foreground, facing the stage. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the central figure; the throne and garland are visible cues. Audience visible in foreground, around eight people total.2012-04-06July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne decorated with a floral garland of yellow, white, pink and red blooms. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and white flower garland draped over his chest, a red bindi on his forehead, and holds a small ritual implement in his raised right hand. Behind the throne is a backdrop printed with a large banyan tree. Red cushions and a gold footstool sit before the throne, with white draped tables on either side.2009-08-11A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing red, yellow and green flower garlands and multiple gold necklaces and bangles, holding a silver staff. Several people in white clothes and a woman with a braid are seated or bowing in the foreground, their heads lowered toward him. Behind is a backdrop with a glowing white sun-like disc and a Tamil banner reading சத்சங்கம். The man has distinctive orange turban, swept ceremonial garments and gold adornments, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a satsang setting.2012-04-06September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a crown-like finial, backed by garlands of white, red and yellow flowers and a trident at the right. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant, and sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Two people in saffron robes sit at the lower left and two more people are at the lower right edge, partly visible. The appearance of the central figure in orange and ornate clothing with a turban and garland matches the Swamiji candidate profile, so this is a probable appearance-based label. The throne is decorated with floral arches and a small trident stands to the right.2008-07-17