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A photograph on a stage in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling, palms-together female deity figure with a red bindi, hoop earrings and a red-and-white draped garment. A seated man in an orange-red robe with a leopard-print belt, rudraksha beads and a gold chain sits on a red-cushioned throne, one hand raised in blessing. Silver ceremonial items stand beside him: a tall spear-like staff, an ornate silver peacock-shaped mount, a kalasha-style vessel and a small lamp on a stand, all on a rug.

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A man seated on an ornate silver throne on a stage, in front of a large backdrop showing a painted image of a smiling child-like figure with palms joined in greeting, a red bindi, hoop earrings and a rudraksha-bead necklace. The seated man wears a rust-orange sleeveless garment with a leopard-print belt, a thin gold chain, and a dark tall hair-bun. Silver staffs topped with ornate finials stand on either side, a silver peacock-shaped armrest is at his right, and a small silver side table holds a cup and a kalasha-like vessel. A patterned rug covers the stage floor. The setting suggests a peetha-style throne seating during a satsang-style public event.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A seated man in saffron-red ochre robes with a leopard-print waist sash, a gold chain and a dark headdress sits on a golden peacock-shaped throne on a stage. He holds a silver trident-like staff upright with one hand while his other hand is raised in a namaste-style gesture, with a small brass kalasha on a stand beside him and silver staffs flanking him. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted red-toned portrait of a young deity-like figure with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and hoop earrings, hands pressed together. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a crown-like dark headdress, a gold necklace and saffron-ochre clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2018-04-16A seated man in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a leopard-print belt sits on a red-cushioned throne on a dark stage. He wears a dark turban-like topknot, a beaded necklace, and holds a silver trident-like staff; a silver ceremonial staff and a silver bird-form sculpture stand beside him. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a smiling figure with a red bindi, hoop earrings, rudraksha beads, hands joined in anjali and a trident. A second person in white sits at the lower right edge, partly visible. a person appears as the seated man, identified by his orange clothing, topknot, rudraksha mala, and ceremonial setting; the portrait is a depiction.2018-04-16A seated man in an orange-red sleeveless tunic with a leopard-print waist belt and a dark rudraksha-style mala on his shoulders sits on an ornate silver throne on a stage. He wears a gold necklace and has a dark swept-up hairstyle. Silver staffs with trident-topped finials and a silver peacock-shaped base flank the seat. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling deity-like figure in red with hands in anjali mudra and a red bindi. A silver cup sits on a small side table. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and a mala, and sits on a ceremonial throne, so the cues are distinctive enough to use the label.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A man seated on a red velvet chair on a stage, wearing a rust-red sleeveless top with a leopard-print belt and matching red trousers, a dark topknot, a thin necklace and a bracelet. He holds a long silver spear-like staff upright in one hand, with a silver staff and a silver peacock-shaped figure at his feet and a small white cup on a side table. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a smiling woman with dark hair, red bindi, hoop earrings, rudraksha beads and raised hands in anjali, with a silver trident-topped staff at the right edge. One physical person is visible; the portrait and statues are depictions, not people present.2018-04-16A man seated on an ornate silver throne on a stage, in a rust-red sleeveless top with a leopard-print belt and a rudraksha mala at his neck. He has a tall dark topknot and a wrist band, and sits beside a silver peacock-shaped armrest, a silver staff and a silver spear-like trident-topped staff, and a small side table holding a cup and a glass. Behind him a large screen shows a painted image of a smiling woman with raised namaste hands, a red bindi, earrings and a red-and-white shawl. Black drapes and a patterned mat frame the setting. The man appears to be a person seated on the dais, with the cues of his rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial dress.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A man with a black turban and a bushy beard sits on a silver-and-red throne, holding a microphone in his right hand and smiling. He wears a red sleeveless top with a leopard-print belt and a beaded necklace. Beside him stand silver ceremonial staffs with spear-like tips, a silver peacock-shaped armrest, and a small side table holding a white cup. Behind him a large glowing red backdrop shows a deity murti of a child with a crown, tilak on the forehead, and jewelled earrings, holding a ceremonial object. The scene is a stage talk setting. Appearance-based label: a person, with a black turban, red robes, a leopard-print belt, and a microphone on a throne beside peacock and staff ornaments.2018-04-16