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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a round emblem sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet back and cushion. He wears layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, a heavy ceremonial gold necklace, and gold bangles on both arms, with a silver ritual staff with a trident finial standing beside him. A dense audience in orange, saffron and pink clothing sits on the floor in front of white draped walls and hanging orange-red banners. A small piece of cloth lies across the arm of the throne. The scene reads as a seated discourse or darshan hall. The page identifies the event as a Karthigai Deepam celebration, though no lamps are visible in this frame.

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A bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crescent moon ornament sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and a sun carving on its back. He wears an orange-red robe, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. A standing silver trident stands to the left and a microphone sits on a draped table. Audience members in saffron, orange and colourful saris and kurtas sit on the floor in rows, and a screen behind shows a red image. A copyright notice is visible in the corner. Swamiji (probable): the seated teacher wears distinctive turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2016-12-12A seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red draped robe sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace and gold bangles, with a silver staff topped by a trident on the left. Seated devotees fill the hall in front of him, many in orange and saffron clothing, and red and orange banners hang on white drapes behind. The scene is a satsang or discourse setting. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace visible.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A bearded man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding a microphone in his right hand while speaking to a seated audience. He wears a rust-orange turban with a round gold emblem, an orange-brown shawl draped over his shoulders and bare chest, a thick rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklaces, and gold bangles and an armlet. A tall silver trident-topped staff stands to the left. Crimson drapes and orange banners hang behind the stage. Audience members in saffron, red and dark clothing fill the foreground rows.2016-12-12A seated bearded man in rust-orange robes and a rust-red turban with a crescent moon ornament sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, gesturing with one hand while a microphone is clipped to his face. A rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace hang on his chest. A tall silver trident stands at left. Rows of seated audience members in colourful saris and kurtas fill the hall, with orange and white banners hanging on the back wall.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12