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A seated figure in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage, with a black drum on a stand to the left and a silver-stemmed brass lamp or microphone stand to the right. The backdrop shows a large painted temple gopuram and a starry night sky over a mountain peak with a glowing light beam. Gold carved pillars flank the stage, a small wooden table holds a water bottle, and a red stage skirt runs along the edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange-red turban and saffron-toned robe with a shawl draped over the shoulders, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the face is not clearly discernible.

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A man in saffron and orange robes with a matching orange turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a raised stage, smiling. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl. Beside him stands a large black drum on a stand, and a tall silver lamp stand with a small decorative drum and trident-like finial rises at right. Behind him a backdrop shows a grey temple gopuram tower and a starry night sky over a mountain peak, flanked by gold-carved pillars. A small side table holds a water bottle and a flower arrangement. Probable Swamiji seated on a throne-like chair, identified by orange turban, mala and shawl cues.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A photograph of a stage set with a large black drum on a stand at left and a brown leather armchair with a gold-trimmed back at centre. A seated man in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe, with bare upper body and yellow sash, sits in the chair smiling and playing a drum with his hands. Behind him a backdrop shows a temple gopuram tower on the left and a glowing mountain under a starry night sky with a full moon. A tall silver trishula stand with a small drum stands at right, beside a small table with a water bottle and flowers, and ornate gold pillars frame the stage.2015-05-08A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage. Behind him a large backdrop shows a grey temple gopuram tower against a starry night sky with a glowing peak. To the left a black ceremonial drum with gold bands stands on a stand, and to the right stands a silver-and-gold ornamental lamp stand, a brass lamp and flowers in orange and yellow. A small gold pedestal and a tray of flowers sit in front of the chair. The man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) given his saffron robe and red turban and his position as the seated speaker on the stage. He is the only physical person visible in the scene.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A seated man in a maroon-red turban and orange-brown robes sits on a brown leather throne-style chair with a gold backrest on a raised stage. A large black hand drum stands on a stand to his left, and a silver trident with a small drum hangs beside him on the right. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a gopuram temple tower on the left and a dark mountain with a glowing light beam under a starry sky. Gold pillars frame the stage, red flowers sit in a vase, and a red draped skirt covers the stage edge.2015-05-08A seated man in an orange-red headwrap and saffron-orange dress sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage, smiling with his hand resting on the armrest. Long brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces hang on his chest. A large black hand drum stands at left, a ceremonial trident with a small drum hangs at right, and a golden ornate chair back is visible behind him. The backdrop shows a starry night sky over a dark mountain peak with a beam of light, and a small bouquet of red flowers sits beside the chair. The man's appearance with a headwrap, saffron clothing and beaded necklaces is consistent with the a person candidate described on the page, seated in a stage setting rather than a ritual performance.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08