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A seated man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl speaks at a microphone on an ornate golden throne decorated with rows of red, yellow, white, green and purple flower garlands. He wears a gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead and holds a small stack of papers. A striped red cushion supports him, and a silver-fringed canopy arches overhead. Only one person is physically present on the stage.

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January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man on a gold-and-red throne smiles broadly, his long dark hair swept back and a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a cream dhoti with a gold border and a wrap of the same colours, with a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and a smaller gold pendant. Behind him the throne back is gold and is decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple, pink and white flowers. A microphone stands in front of him, and fruit, flowers and a bowl are arranged on the lower dais with orange marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces and a cream-and-gold wrap seated on a throne, presented as the speaker. Visible text includes a small circular emblem on the throne back.2009-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with rainbow bands of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces, and speaks into a microphone on a stand in front of him. A red tiger-striped cushion covers the seat. The ornate gold backdrop is framed by a silver-and-purple fan-like canopy. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in a ceremonial setting, with long swept-back hair, gold ornamentation and ceremonial clothing.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi smiles broadly while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a cream-white garment with a gold border and heavy gold necklaces. He sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, backed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. A silver oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge. Next to him at the left, an ornate gold and silver structure rises above the seat. The setting is an outdoor stage decorated with flowers for a public event.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A long-haired man in white and gold robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and red tiger-striped cushions, framed by rainbow-coloured garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. He wears a gold necklace of multiple strands and a red bindi, gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a silver stand. A silver oil lamp burns beside him and a silver bowl of offerings sits at the bottom of the frame. Appearance cues are distinctive (long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces, ornate throne setting) and the page names Swamiji at this event, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in person on a dais giving a discourse.2009-01-01A seated man speaks into a microphone on a golden throne decorated with rainbow bands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green, and purple. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, and a red bindi, with long dark hair, and gestures with both open hands while addressing an audience. In front of the throne are a silver oil lamp with lit wicks, a brass bowl, fruit, and an orange marigold garland. The throne has a golden lion-head armrest and a red tiger-striped cushion. Appearance-based cues including long hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial dress match the Swamiji (probable) candidate presiding at the event; the audience is not visible.2009-01-01A seated man speaks into a microphone on a stand while holding an open book with a woman's portrait on its cover. He wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment, a long gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead and gold bangles. He sits on a red and gold-patterned cushioned throne framed by a large golden backrest, decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a fringed white canopy. A small lamp flame is visible at the lower right. The scene appears to be an outdoor stage setting with a seated speaker addressing an audience.2009-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a gold-ornate throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands. He wears a cream and gold shawl over white clothing, a gold necklace, a red bindi, and a gold bangle, and holds up a small book toward a microphone on a stand, smiling as he speaks. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ornate attire match the appearance cues; he is the seated speaker holding the book. The scene is an outdoor stage with a golden throne and garland decoration.2009-01-01