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A figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white-and-red flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, reading from an open sheet of paper held in both hands. A golden trident stands to the left, a microphone stands in front, and the throne is framed by marigold and white flower garlands, with vases of bright flowers, a silver vessel of fruit and offerings on the stage. A rocky painted backdrop lies behind. The visible cues include long swept hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron clothing, consistent with a person seated in discourse.

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A figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, holding an open white paper and speaking into a microphone on a stand. Garlands of white jasmine and orange marigold, with red roses, drape the throne and the figure's neck. A gold trident stands at left, and gold kalasha-style pots and oil lamps sit on a tray at the base. Vases of flowers and a rock-textured backdrop frame the stage. The figure is an appearance-based candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, orange shawl and a rudraksha mala suggest Swamiji (probable), seated in a discourse role on the throne.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white floral garland, rudraksha mala and a gold chain, raises a small card in his right hand while seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. To the left, a young attendant in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. A golden trident stands nearby, with a decorated backdrop of golden figures and greenery behind the throne. Silver lamps and flower arrangements sit at the base of the stage.2009-07-07A photograph of a Guru Purnima satsang stage at an ashram. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, reading from a book with a microphone before him. A second man in orange robes and a garland sits at the left edge near a brass tray. Behind the throne stands a golden trident and a rocky backdrop with seated figures on top. The stage is decorated with pink, red and orange flowers, banana and fruit offerings, and brass lamps are placed in front.2009-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red and black tiger-striped fabric, hands pressed together in namaste and smiling. He wears a long garland of white and red flowers and a red flower garland, with a microphone stand in front of him. A golden trident leans on the left and a gold staff stands on the right. Behind the throne are painted rock backdrops, a golden peetha arch, and two painted saffron-clad sages with folded hands. Flower arrangements in orange, pink and white line the stage, with silver lamps and a silver vessel in front.2009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a gold trident beside it. The throne is draped with white and red garlands and orange marigold-style flowers, with flower arrangements on both sides and a microphone stand in front. A figure with long dark hair wears a white and red garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain, with hands folded in lap. Behind the throne is a painted rocky backdrop. Two ornate brass lamps and offerings sit on a white-draped table at the front.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and pink flowers and red-orange marigold strands. A long-haired person with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace holds hands together at the waist and speaks into a microphone; the figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robes, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Behind the throne, three painted or sculpted devotee figures in orange with hands folded in namaskar flank a gold trident, and rock-and-foliage backdrop decorates the stage. Flower arrangements, fruit, a silver bowl and gold kalasha-style vessels sit on the stage front, indicating a satsang or discourse setting.2009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions, flanked by a golden trident (trishul) on the left and a large floral garland arrangement behind. The figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long white and red flower garland, rudraksha beads and a red-and-gold necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and holds an open book or chart with a colourful map-like page while speaking into a microphone. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated in the centre of the stage, identified by the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and rudraksha-and-gold adornments, delivering a discourse. Stage decor includes orange and white marigold garlands, red roses, lilies, potted flowers, a rocky-cave backdrop with foliage and a small golden kalasha-style lamp stand at the front, with a puja tray below the seat.2009-07-07A seated man in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions at a stage decorated with flower garlands, marigolds and a large tree-and-rock backdrop. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a floral garland, and a trishul stands to his left. Two attendants in saffron sit on the stage floor, and two women in saffron and red sit to the right. Brass lamps, fruit, pineapple and a silver bowl of offerings sit before the throne, and carved deity figures appear at the top. a person is the central seated figure, shown in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland on a golden throne.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07