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A photograph of a stage event with a large black floor drum on a stand at left. A seated man in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red dhoti and shawl plays the drum with a stick while seated in a brown leather armchair on a gold-ornamented throne-like seat. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a tall gopuram temple tower against a starry night sky with mountain silhouette and a glowing light beam. Gold pillars frame the stage, a silver trident stands at right, and orange flowers sit on a small table with a water bottle.

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May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A man seated on an ornate brown leather throne with gold trim on a stage, smiling as he plays a large black drum held on a stand, striking it with a stick. He wears an orange-red turban, bare chest with a dark rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and an orange-red dhoti with a gold waistband. Behind him a backdrop shows a starry night sky, mountain silhouette, and a gopuram temple tower; a silver trident stands at right beside a small drum, and orange flowers sit by the throne. a person, seated and drumming in a stage session.2015-05-08A photograph of a person seated on a brown leather throne-style armchair on a raised stage, playing a black hand drum (dholak-style) with a stick. He wears a red-orange turban, orange-red robes and a golden-yellow garment, with bare feet. Behind him is a backdrop printed with a gopuram-style temple tower on the left and a starry night sky with mountain silhouette. Gold-ornamented pillars flank the stage, a silver trishul stands at right, and a bouquet of orange flowers sits nearby. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference through a red-orange turban and robes, but only a single weak cue is visible, so identity is uncertain.2015-05-08A man seated in a brown leather armchair on a stage plays a large black barrel drum (mridangam-style, on a stand) with wooden sticks. He wears a red-orange turban, bare chest, a saffron-red dhoti-style garment and a shawl draped over his shoulders with gold trim, and a microphone headset. A gold-trimmed throne backdrop sits behind him, with a backdrop painting of a gopuram temple tower against a starry night sky with a mountain and a glowing beam. A silver trident stand with a lamp, orange and yellow flower arrangements and a small offering tray sit on the stage. The image carries a copyright overlay.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A photograph of a stage set with a large black drum on a stand at left and a brown leather armchair with a gold-trimmed back at centre. A seated man in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe, with bare upper body and yellow sash, sits in the chair smiling and playing a drum with his hands. Behind him a backdrop shows a temple gopuram tower on the left and a glowing mountain under a starry night sky with a full moon. A tall silver trishula stand with a small drum stands at right, beside a small table with a water bottle and flowers, and ornate gold pillars frame the stage.2015-05-08A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage. Behind him a large backdrop shows a grey temple gopuram tower against a starry night sky with a glowing peak. To the left a black ceremonial drum with gold bands stands on a stand, and to the right stands a silver-and-gold ornamental lamp stand, a brass lamp and flowers in orange and yellow. A small gold pedestal and a tray of flowers sit in front of the chair. The man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) given his saffron robe and red turban and his position as the seated speaker on the stage. He is the only physical person visible in the scene.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A seated figure in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage, with a black drum on a stand to the left and a silver-stemmed brass lamp or microphone stand to the right. The backdrop shows a large painted temple gopuram and a starry night sky over a mountain peak with a glowing light beam. Gold carved pillars flank the stage, a small wooden table holds a water bottle, and a red stage skirt runs along the edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange-red turban and saffron-toned robe with a shawl draped over the shoulders, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the face is not clearly discernible.2015-05-08A man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robes sits in a brown leather throne-style chair while playing a large black drum with his hand. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed red cloth at his waist, and a small microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him is a gold-edged backdrop with a starry night sky, a glowing light beam, and a mountain silhouette, with a red towel and flowers beside the chair. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold backdrop match the page's claim that Swamiji was at this event; appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2015-05-08