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A figure in a white dhoti and white head covering stands barefoot on a red stage with hands pressed together in namaskar, head bowed. Behind him is an ornate silver-and-gold throne draped with white and yellow garlands and red flowers, with a red cushion. Tall silver lamp stands flank the stage and a row of brass oil lamps is mounted on the brown wall. A microphone stand stands to the right. The setting suggests a devotional gathering in a temple-style hall, with no clear visible ritual activity beyond the greeting. a person identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a devotee or host standing before the empty throne.

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December 29 20102010-12-29A seated man in white ceremonial clothes with a white turban and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands. He wears a long gold-bead necklace and a shawl draped over one shoulder. Tall silver oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the red stage, and a gold carved wooden stand sits to his left. A microphone on a stand is in front of him, and a red-and-gold canopy with tassels hangs above. Devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-12-29A figure stands in front of a flower-decorated golden throne with hands pressed together in namaskar, eyes lowered. The person wears a white turban, a white dhoti-style garment and a bare upper torso, with a long gold-and-bead necklace around the neck. The throne is wrapped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with red cushions below. Behind is a hanging of red, yellow, green and blue tassels, and several brass oil lamps are mounted on the dark wall. A microphone stand is visible at right. The setting suggests a satsang stage with a public discourse. Overlaid copyright text appears at right. a person: the figure bears a white turban and gold necklace, but the appearance is only partly distinctive.2010-12-29A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-gold throne draped with yellow and red marigold garlands on a raised stage. He wears a white turban, white dhoti-style garments and a gold-coloured bead necklace, with palms pressed together in namaskar. A red and yellow canopy hangs above the throne, flanked by tall silver oil lamp stands, and the back wall is decorated with small golden lamp-shaped motifs and hanging garlands. A microphone stands in front, and photographers are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the speaker.2010-12-29A seated man in white ritual clothing sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red, yellow and white garlands. He wears a white turban, a red bindi, a white dhoti with gold border and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with long dark hair. His palms are pressed together in namaskar and his eyes are closed. A microphone stand is in front of him. Above the throne hangs a canopy with red, green, yellow and white tassels, and gold lamps are mounted on the dark wall behind. The setting suggests a discourse stage. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, gold necklace and ornate throne match the page's reference to Swamiji speaking at this event.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. He wears a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Behind the throne a white tent canopy and a large floral arch frame the scene; a gold ornamental umbrella hangs above. At the lower left and right edges, a person in orange robes and seated devotees are partly visible. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2009-01-01December 29 20102010-12-29A barefoot person in a white dhoti-style garment and white shawl stands on a stage in front of an ornately decorated golden throne draped in red cushions and garlands of white and yellow flowers. The person has a white cloth on the head, smiles broadly and raises both hands near the face. A microphone stand stands to the right, and tall silver oil lamps flank the throne. Small lamps are mounted on the dark wall behind, with a striped pink and green canopy above. Red carpet covers the stage floor. The image is faded and washed out.2010-12-29A seated figure in a white turban and white ceremonial clothing sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gilded throne draped with red cushions and yellow and red marigold garlands. He wears long beaded necklaces and a white shawl. Tall silver lamp stands flank the throne, and rows of small brass oil lamps line the dark backdrop, with a microphone stand in front on a red stage. This appears to be a public satsang event with a visible microphone and stage setup. Probable Swamiji appearance cues are present: a turban, ornate gold necklaces and a throne-like seat, with the page stating he is at this event.2010-12-29