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A photograph of a large stage with a projected temple-hall backdrop of carved stone pillars and a painted ceiling with concentric circular motifs. Seated centrally on an ornate golden throne with a decorated back panel is a man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, hands resting in his lap. Flanking the throne are a ceremonial staff and a long rod. Stage lighting in pink and blue tones is visible. Audience members' shapes are visible at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, presented on a throne at a stage event.

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A photograph of a stage event with a large projected backdrop of ornate stone temple pillars and a painted ceiling of concentric circular medallions. A man seated cross-legged in meditation pose sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at centre, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a long orange-red shawl, with long dark hair swept back. A golden staff or trident stands beside the throne. Blue and white stage lights beam across the scene and the floor is lit in red and purple. No other physical people are visible.2017-12-17A stage photograph of a large projected temple backdrop showing stone pillars and a painted ceiling with concentric circular patterns. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red-marked forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests. A tall golden staff stands beside the throne, and the red-carpeted stage is lit with green and pink lights. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate throne cues. The backdrop appears to be a projection on a screen behind the performer.2017-12-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair sits cross-legged in meditation posture on an ornate gold throne on a stage. Behind him, grey carved stone pillars and a blue ceiling with concentric circular patterns recall a temple hall, lit by pink and green stage lights. A tall ceremonial staff stands beside the throne, and a pair of carved lion figures flank the seat. a person is in the role of the seated central figure. A pink stage floor and a small audience area appear in the foreground, with a copyright line in the corner.2017-12-17A stage event photograph. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-orange shawl sits cross-legged with hands folded on an ornate gold-and-pink throne (peetha) with a large carved backrest. Two tall ceremonial staffs stand beside the throne. Behind the stage, a large projected backdrop shows carved temple pillars and a ceiling of concentric circular patterns in pink, blue and gold. Pink and purple stage lights illuminate the platform. A small seated figure is visible at the lower left edge of the stage. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne: long dark hair, saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace are visible cues.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged in meditation on a large gilded throne (peetha) on a stage. Behind him, a huge projected temple hall with carved stone pillars and ornate ceiling medallions fills the backdrop. A long trident-like staff and a ceremonial rod stand beside the throne, and a long rudraksha-style mala hangs on his chest. The stage is lit with red and green lights and a green beam. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces, seated as the central speaker of the event.2017-12-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne on a stage, with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a ceremonial golden necklace. He wears a long swept-back hairstyle and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a stone temple hall with carved pillars and a colourful circular ceiling pattern. A tall ceremonial staff stands beside the throne, and the stage is lit with blue, green and red lights. a person appears as the central figure on the throne, though the identification rests on appearance cues alone.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a red-orange rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the centre of a stage. Gold lion-like supports flank the throne, and a tall golden staff stands beside it. The backdrop is a large projected or painted temple hall with carved stone pillars, a ceiling of concentric circular patterns and pink-and-blue lighting. Pink and green stage lights wash the floor. A small logo appears at the top left. The seated figure appears to be the central presiding figure of a stage programme; a single person is visible.2017-12-17