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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved back, under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels, in front of red drapery. He wears a rust-orange robe, a long gold necklace of beads, gold bangles and armbands, and holds a microphone in one hand while gesturing with the other. Brass trident staffs, lamp stands and a brass kalasha-style vessel flank the throne, with a tray of leaves and fruit at his feet. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha-style gold necklace and enthroned seating; he is giving a talk to an unseen audience.

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A seated man in orange-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a high carved back, beneath a multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels. He wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, bangles and armbands, and a red-orange forehead mark, and holds a microphone while smiling with eyes closed. Behind him hang red curtains, flanked by gold trident staffs, a gold kalasha-style finial and brass lamp stands. Before him is a gold footstool holding a plate with green leaves and a small offering. Brass vessels and a red patterned rug complete the stage.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a red cushion speaks into a handheld microphone under a multicoloured fringed canopy. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a heavy multi-strand gold and bead necklace with a large gold pendant, gold armbands, and a vertical white and red forehead mark, with long dark hair. Gold lamp stands with bird-shaped finials flank the throne against a deep red curtain. In front of him are a brass plate with leaves, a small brass bowl and a silver-rimmed vessel. A bowl of green leaves rests on a tray at the base of the throne. The man appears to be the speaker, possibly Swamiji (probable), given his saffron dress, rudraksha-style beads, ceremonial gold necklace and long hair, seated in a place of honour.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead marking and a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and red cushions beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy. He wears a rust-orange sannyasi wrap, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets, and holds a microphone in one hand while gesturing with the other. Before him on the gold platform are a silver plate with leaves and a small bowl, and brass oil lamps stand on either side against a red curtain. Presentation cues match the a person depiction on this page, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A man with long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on his forehead, rust-orange robes, a heavy gold ornate necklace and gold bangles sits on a large gold-carved throne before red draped curtains. He holds a microphone in one hand and gestures with the other while speaking. A gold umbrella with multicoloured tassels stands above him, with brass oil lamps on either side. Before him on a gold table are a plate of green leaves and bananas, a small brass vessel and a framed picture. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker, given the throne, long hair, saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces.2016-08-02A seated man speaks into a handheld microphone on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and animal motifs. He wears a rust-orange robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large pendant, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, with a sandalwood-coloured tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. A colourful pompom canopy hangs above, with red drapes and gold lamp stands on either side. Flower leaves and a small ritual item sit at the lower edge.2016-08-02