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A seated man in a red turban with a small jewel ornament and a red bindi speaks into a headset microphone. He wears an orange shawl over saffron-yellow robes, a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, and sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, flanked by two golden lion statues. Behind him, painted deity figures with raised hands appear on the sides of the frame. A white ceremonial staff rests against the throne.

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December 25 20112011-12-25December 26 20112011-12-26A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a red velvet cushion. He wears a maroon turban with a jeweled ornament, an orange-saffron shawl over a golden-yellow robe, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. A silver staff with a bird-shaped top rests against the throne. Behind him stand painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, and a small red dot marks his forehead.2011-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and matching orange turban with a white marking sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold arched backrest, flanked by two gold lion sculptures with red-and-black striped cushions. He wears a long gold-and-white bead necklace and a gold pendant, gesturing with open hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Gold oil lamp stands and a dark red velvet backdrop surround the stage. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform.2015-11-11A photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures with red-and-black striped cushions. The figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe with a yellow-edged dhoti, a yellow marigold garland, a heavy rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant, and gold bangles. A microphone stands in front, and the hands are raised in a speaking gesture. Gold pillars and a lamp appear at the sides. Only one physical person is visible.2015-11-24December 28 20112011-12-28A man sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne carved with lion heads and floral patterns, with a deep red velvet cushion behind him. He wears a deep red turban with a jewelled ornament, an orange shawl over saffron-yellow robes, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. A small red bindi marks his forehead, and a head-mounted microphone is visible. Golden lion statues flank the throne, and a deity murti with raised arms stands in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with his long hair not visible but his turban, saffron and orange robes, and rudraksha mala consistent with the page. He is smiling and his hands rest on the throne arms.2011-12-28A seated man in rust-orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest, flanked by two gilded lion figures on red tiger-striped cushions. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-orange robe with a saffron-yellow border, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace. He sits cross-legged with hands resting on his knee and smiles toward the audience, with a microphone on a stand beside him. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a yellow cloth sits on the floor. Appearance-based identification is uncertain, so the central figure is described by role as a seated speaker on a throne.2015-11-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a dark maroon cushion and red-striped armrests, flanked by golden lion statues. He wears a multi-strand white beaded necklace, white bangles, and a red bindi, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Behind him stand painted deity murti figures with golden crowns and ornaments. A probable Swamiji is shown here by appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robes, and ceremonial beaded garland seated on a throne.2011-12-25November 11 20152015-11-11A seated man in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion armrests, flanked by two golden lion statues in the foreground. He wears a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala, and a bead necklace, and is smiling while looking off to the side with a microphone clipped near his face. Behind him stand painted deity murti figures with multiple arms holding objects. The page identifies this as a person, but the figure's appearance gives only partial cues, so the identity is treated as uncertain.2011-12-28A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a deep red velvet cushion and golden lion armrests. He wears an orange turban with a red bindi, layered white beaded necklaces, and white beaded armlets, and smiles while a small microphone is clipped near his mouth. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with golden crowns and jewelry, one holding a fan-like object and the other holding a trident-like staff. A white ceremonial fly-whisk stands beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, orange turban and layered beaded necklaces are consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji as present, though appearance alone is uncertain.2011-12-25