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A photograph of a decorated stage with a flower-covered throne-like seat under a floral canopy. A seated person wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white garland sits on the throne, hands folded in the lap, with a microphone nearby. Yellow and red floral arches and garlands frame the set. A brass lamp and metal vessel sit in front, a blue bucket is at left, and a purple curtain and fans are visible at the sides. Scattered petals cover the stage edge.

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A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a silver pedestal throne in front of a floral backdrop of white flowers with yellow and red marigold garlands. A red velvet arch sits behind the seated figure, who wears a white and orange garland and a red bindi, and who smiles while holding hands in the lap. A microphone on a stand is in front of them. A turquoise bucket and small silver kalasha-style items sit at the lower left, and a pedestal holds brass lamps at the front. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long swept-back hair, garlands and bindi fit the candidate, seated on a throne during a satsang with devotees.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a man seated on an elaborate throne on a stage, wearing an orange-red saffron robe and garlands of white and yellow flowers, with a red and white bindi on his forehead. The throne is framed by an arched structure densely decorated with white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left of the stage, a microphone stands in front of him, and two standing fans flank the platform beside a navy curtain. Small offerings lie near the base of the throne. This is an appearance-based candidate for the teacher, shown with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garlands, so he is labelled as probable.2007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate throne decorated with white flowers, red and yellow marigold garlands and a golden canopy. The figure wears a white flower garland and holds hands in the lap, with a microphone stand beside. Brass oil lamps and silver ritual vessels sit on a stage with yellow cloth and scattered petals, a blue bucket and fans at the side, and purple drapery behind. The setting suggests a Guru Poornima satsang stage, with the seated figure appearing to be a person based on saffron robes, long swept hair, and a rudraksha-style garland, though appearance alone is uncertain.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-red robe seated with eyes closed on an ornate throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and an orange-red cushion. A gold umbrella-like canopy with garlands hangs above, and a microphone stands at his side. A lion figure rests at the base of the throne. A small brass lamp stand and a turquoise bucket are in front. The scene resembles a Guru Poornima satsang with flower-decorated stage, and the page-flagged candidate shows distinctive long swept hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha-style mala, supporting a person seated in satsang. Only one person is visible.2007-07-29A seated speaker in an orange-red robe with a white and orange-flower garland sits on an ornate throne under a silver canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne and stage backdrop are decorated with white, yellow, and red flower arrangements and lattice-like floral arches. Silver kalasha-style lamps and small silver oil lamps line the yellow-draped stage floor, with a purple curtain at the left. Two pedestal fans are visible at the sides. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker has long swept-back hair, a saffron robe and a garland, and is positioned on the central throne as the presenter of the discourse.2007-07-29