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A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl over a red undergarment sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a deep red velvet back, gesturing with raised hands as he speaks. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him hang yellow draped curtains; a glass side table holds stacked books and a small tray of fruit at the right. The gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests suggests a teaching or discourse setting.

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August 25 20092009-08-25A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet back, beneath a gold canopy with hanging leaf-shaped tassels. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over a red undergarment, is barefoot, and gestures with both raised hands while speaking. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and throne setting are the visible cues. Yellow curtains hang behind; a small table with fruit stands at left and a glass trolley with books at right.2009-08-25A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, meditation mudra hands resting on his knees, against a bright green backdrop with pink floral decoration and garland. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe, a white vibhuti marking with a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and a small plate of bananas sits at his side.2010-08-08A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe and a small red tilak on his forehead. His right hand is raised mid-gesture as he speaks, and a microphone stand is positioned beside him. Behind the throne, a large backdrop shows a seated figure in red robes with a long white beard and a rudraksha-style necklace, beside brass pots and ritual lamps. The setting appears to be a discourse hall or satsang stage. Swamiji (probable): the speaker has long, swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a seat of honour, and is delivering a discourse.2010-09-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes gives a discourse on an ornate gold throne with burgundy velvet cushions. He has long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white sacred marks on his forehead, and raises his right index finger while his left hand rests on his lap. A small lapel microphone is clipped to his red undergarment. A gold lectern with papers stands to the left, and a small gold figurine sits on the throne's base. Behind him is a gold-embossed backdrop. The photo is a plain event photograph with a grey wall in the background. Appearance-based cues (long hair, saffron robes, ornate throne) suggest Swamiji (probable), seated and teaching.2007-11-12September 07 20092009-09-07A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery, dressed in a saffron-orange wrap that leaves one shoulder bare, wearing a long ceremonial gold bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. He has long dark swept-back hair, sits barefoot on a gold footstool, and speaks toward a microphone stand at right. Behind him are garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers and a dark blue curtain.2010-11-21A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a red velvet back, beneath a gold canopy with hanging leaf-shaped tassels. He wears a loose saffron-orange robe over a red garment, with bare feet resting on a gilded platform. Yellow curtains hang behind, with a side table holding fruit and books nearby. Given the person's saffron robe, long hair, forehead mark and throne with canopy, this is a probable Swamiji seated in a ceremonial setting.2009-08-25February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe with thin gold border sits on an ornate gilded throne with a richly embossed golden backrest. Red and black tiger-striped velvet cushions surround him. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he raises one hand in an explanatory gesture while looking to his left. The setting appears outdoors with a white structure behind the throne.2009-08-23A man seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold carved back, wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a small red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and he smiles while gesturing with one raised hand, mid-speech. A blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-09-13A seated man in an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a deep red cushion and a gilded canopy overhead, set against yellow curtains in an open pavilion. He has long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands rest folded in his lap with bare feet on a small gold step. Nearby stand a glass side table with fruit and small items, a glass trolley holding books, and a white-draped table in the foreground with brass oil lamps and offering dishes. Two partly visible people sit at the right edge. The long hair, saffron wrap and ornate throne are cues consistent with the page's description of Swamiji (probable), seated in a ritual setting.2009-08-25