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A man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers, smiling while holding up a book with a portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi on its cover. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi, and his bare feet rest on a silver footstool. A microphone stands before him, and silver ritual vessels sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the candidate for this seated speaker, shown with long hair and ceremonial gold necklaces. The book cover reads partly 'Live Illumination'.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man speaks into a microphone on a stand while holding an open book with a woman's portrait on its cover. He wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment, a long gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead and gold bangles. He sits on a red and gold-patterned cushioned throne framed by a large golden backrest, decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a fringed white canopy. A small lamp flame is visible at the lower right. The scene appears to be an outdoor stage setting with a seated speaker addressing an audience.2009-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red-cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. He wears a white garment with gold borders and heavy gold bead necklaces, and holds an open book titled "Living Enlightenment" showing a smiling woman on its cover while speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. Ceremonial satsang discourse setting.2009-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy and a yellow flower-covered backdrop. The person wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a long gold necklace, and long dark hair, and holds up a red book with the printed title "Live Illumination" and a portrait of a smiling woman on its cover. A microphone stands nearby, and brass vessels, fruit and marigold garlands are arranged on the stage below. Only one physical person is visible; the book cover portrait is printed.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a heavy gold necklace, and holds up a book titled Live Illumination, which bears a photo of a smiling woman in orange. A microphone on a flexible stand is in front of him, and a large fan-shaped floral and silver-pleated canopy frames the scene.2009-01-01A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, framed by a rainbow arch of red, yellow, white, green and purple flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white shawl, a red bindi and a heavy gold necklace. He holds up a book with a portrait of a smiling woman in orange, and speaks into a microphone. Silver ritual vessels sit below the throne. A printed caption on the book reads Living Enlightenment.2009-01-01A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges holds up a book titled "Live Enlightenment" while smiling toward the audience. He wears a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi, with long dark hair, and sits on a red and gold throne backed by a golden ornate frame and garlands of yellow, red, and purple flowers. A microphone on a gooseneck stand is in front of him, and a silver fan-like canopy arches overhead. The book cover shows a smiling woman in orange. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person claim only partially, so identity is uncertain.2009-01-01A figure with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, framed by a flower-garland arch of yellow, red, purple and white blooms. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds up a book with a portrait cover while smiling toward a microphone. A gold umbrella stands above him, and a brass and silver arrangement of offerings, fruit, flowers and marigold garlands lies on the stage in front. A visible flag and crown-topped throne suggest a ceremonial celebration.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold border holds up a book titled "Living Enlightenment" above his head while smiling. He wears a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a pendant and a gold bracelet, and has a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a gold ornate throne with red tiger-striped cushions, surrounded by a rainbow arc of yellow, red, white, green and purple flower garlands, with a microphone on a stand beside him. a person, a presenter at a public event, appears here, with the person in the foreground being the main subject; the page refers to a Jayanti celebration.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01