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A seated man in dark-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth and a red cushion, a microphone in his right hand and his left hand raised in a speaking gesture. He wears a black head covering with gold ornaments, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a large gold pendant. White flower garlands hang from a gold swing-like frame beside him, and gold tridents and ornate lamp stands surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair under the head covering, a crown-like ornament, saffron-red clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces are visible, matching the page's claim that he is present at this event. The scene appears to be a discourse or puja setting.

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A photograph of a man seated on a white jasmine-garlanded swing with gold chains on an elevated stage. He wears a red-orange robe, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a dark dreadlocked hairstyle topped with a gold headpiece with a crescent and a red stone. Behind him is an ornate gold-and-red throne backdrop draped with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by a gold trident and a brass lamp stand. A small gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, matching the page's note of his presence at this event, with cues of long swept-back dark hair, a gold crown-like headpiece, a red-saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklaces. Petals are scattered on the red floor.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, speaking into a handheld microphone with his right hand raised in a gesture. He wears a dark red robe, a black turban with a gold ornament, multiple rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant necklace. Garlands of white flowers hang from the golden canopy poles, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Offerings including fruit, flowers and papers sit at the base of the throne on a red stage. A gold trident and a Swami-style decorated staff frame the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold-carved backrest and gold lion-head armrests, flanked by gold winged lion sculptures. He wears a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robes with yellow edging, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold armbands, and his right hand rests on a red tiger-striped armrest. A gold trident stands to the right and a tiger-skin cloth covers the seat. Red velvet draping forms the backdrop.2015-08-22A seated man in red and gold ceremonial attire sits on an ornate golden swing decorated with white flower garlands at a festive stage. He wears a large gold and beaded garland, bangles, and a dark pleated headdress, smiling. Behind him is a gilded throne backed by a tiger-skin cushion. Golden trident-topped stands, brass oil lamps, a golden deity figure on the left, and flower offerings surround the stage, consistent with a pushpabhishekam or padapuja setting.2016-05-24October 13 20172017-10-13A seated man in saffron and orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with red cushioned armrests, flanked by golden lion-like guardian figures and a golden mythical creature carving. He wears a tall dark braided crown-like hairstyle with rudraksha beads wound around it, a long rudraksha mala with ceremonial beads across his chest, and gold bangles on his wrists, and has a red tilak on his forehead. A tiger skin lies beneath the throne, and a microphone stand is positioned at his side as he smiles and rests his hands on the armrests. Red velvet drapes hang behind the throne. a person seated on the throne during a satsang talk.2016-01-14A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. He wears a gold crown with a crescent motif, an orange and gold silk dhoti and matching orange garment, a broad gold collar necklace, layered red beaded malas, gold armlets with yellow tassels, and holds a silver trident in his left hand. Orange sandals rest on the gold-carved footstool. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with the orange robes, crown, trident and heavy garland-decorated throne as cues. The page does not say he is present at this event, so the identity is uncertain.2011-12-17October 13 20172017-10-13A seated man in a golden-ornate throne sits on a red cushion draped with a tiger-striped skin, wearing a dark hair crown, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace over red-maroon robes with a golden armband. A white flower garland hangs from a gold swing frame beside him. Behind him is a gilded throne backrest with a carved deity motif, a golden trident and a brass oil lamp stand on the right. Red stage drapery and marigold offerings sit at the foot of the stage. The figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim: long swept-back hair, rudraksha and ceremonial gold cues, so the candidate is probable and present in person.2016-05-24December 22 20162016-12-22