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Photograph of an 'Ask The Avatar' session on an ornate gold and silver stage. On the left, a woman in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hair pinned up speaks into a handheld microphone while seated on a carved silver chair. On the right, a bare-chested man with a rust-orange turban, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha mala sits on a silver throne with leopard-print cushions, smiling with hands clasped. Gold carved lion motifs and a lattice panel decorate the backdrop, and a small framed image sits on a side table. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the Avatar of the session.

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A photograph of an Ask The Avatar satsang on an ornate gilded stage. A woman in rust-orange sari and matching shawl, with beaded necklaces and a red bindi, speaks into a handheld microphone from a silver chair at left. Seated on a large silver throne with leopard-print cushions, a bearded man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a saffron turban, gold necklaces, rudraksha mala and bangles, smiles and holds his hands together; a microphone stand is at his side and a small silver side table holds a cup. Carved silver lion figures decorate the throne and the gold-painted backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated man in saffron turban and ornate gold jewellery, identified by the page as the Avatar, while the woman is the speaker and monastic guest.2017-10-08A photograph of two seated figures on ornate silver and gold thrones at a stage event. On the left, a woman in a rust-orange sari with a tilak on her forehead and a rudraksha mala holds a handheld microphone and smiles. On the right, a bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes, wearing a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands, sits with eyes closed and hands folded, laughing. He is a person by appearance cues: an ornate turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne. Behind them are carved gold screens, silver lion-form armrests and a leopard-print cushion, with a small framed image on a side table.2017-10-08A photograph of an ornate indoor stage set with gold lattice panels and a silver throne carved with floral and lion motifs. Two seated people face each other. On the left, a woman in rust-red robes with rudraksha beads, a white-beaded necklace, and a tilak on her forehead holds a microphone and smiles. On the right, a bearded man in a saffron-orange turban, bare-shouldered orange wrap, and ornate gold necklaces sits on a leopard-print cushion, smiling, with a microphone on a stand before him. A small framed picture sits on a side table.2017-10-08A seated photograph of two people on ornate silver thrones before a gold carved backdrop. On the left, a woman in a rust-red sari with a red blouse and a beaded necklace holds a handheld microphone and speaks, with her hair pinned up with flowers. On the right, a bearded man in a rust-red turban, rust-red shawl and draped cloth, with long gold necklaces and armbands, sits on a silver peetha with leopard-print cushions, smiling with bare feet on a footstool. A small framed picture sits on a silver side table between them. Lion and elephant carvings decorate the thrones. Two people are visible.2017-10-08A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, orange and gold robes, a gold-coloured necklace with a large pendant, bead malas and gold armlets, smiling with hands resting on his lap. Beside him on the left, a woman in a rust-orange sari with a white forehead mark and beaded necklaces sits with palms pressed together in greeting, holding a microphone. Behind them is a gold-carved wall with lion and floral motifs, and a small framed photo sits on a side table. The man is a person by appearance, presenting as the host of a seated discourse.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A photograph of two seated figures on ornate silver and gold thrones in a stage setting with gilded carved panels. On the left, a smiling woman in rust-orange sari with a tilak on her forehead, a rudraksha mala and a beaded necklace sits on a silver armchair with her hands clasped. On the right, a bearded man in an orange-and-gold turban, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and gold armbands sits barefoot on a leopard-print cushioned throne beside a microphone stand, smiling. A small framed portrait rests on a silver side table. The scene suggests a live Ask The Avatar broadcast; the man resembles the a person by his turban, ornate jewelry and orange clothing, with a seated throne position.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08Two people seated on ornate silver-and-gold thrones before a gilded backdrop with carved lattice panels. On the left, a woman with dark hair in a braided bun, a horizontal white tilak on her forehead, beaded necklaces and a rust-orange sari holds a microphone and looks down at a device. On the right, a smiling man with a short beard, wearing an orange-red turban with a gold brooch, a gold necklace, bangles and an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders, sits on a leopard-print cushion on a silver throne with a microphone stand beside him. A small framed portrait sits near the throne. The setting suggests a live talk-show style discourse.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08