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A man sits cross-legged in an ornate gold-and-cream upholstered throne with carved wooden arms, hands folded in his lap and bare feet visible. He wears a red-orange dhoti-style wrap with a gold border draped over his left shoulder, a red-orange wrap across the body, a red bindi on his forehead, and long orange rudraksha malas around his neck. Behind him hang deep red velvet drapes flanked by two gold-patterned vases holding pink, white and orange flowers. A small water bottle sits on a white side table at right. The scene is a formal stage-like satsang setting; the presence of the throne and red attire is consistent with a seated spiritual teacher, though the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.

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September 10 20112011-09-10A man sits cross-legged on an ornate cream upholstered throne with carved gold-tone wooden arms, smiling toward the side. He wears a red draped garment that leaves his upper body bare on one side, a heavy multi-bead gold-toned necklace, a thin white cord, and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, with a small headset microphone near his face. A rounded, sleek hairstyle frames his head. Beside him stand a flower arrangement of pink and white roses in a golden vase, a water bottle on a side table, and a red velvet backdrop.2012-04-23A man in red saffron-toned robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red velvet back and cushion, carved lion-like figures at the armrests. He wears a gold necklace, a beaded mala, a red bindi and a red wrist band, and gestures with open hands while speaking into a microphone on a gooseneck stand. Gold-carved side tables, a vase of roses and orange flowers, and hanging red and orange draped fabrics frame the stage. Swamiji (probable) appears to be seated here, with the cues being long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, in a discourse setting.2011-02-19April 23 20122012-04-23December 03 20112011-12-03A seated man in a crimson-red shawl edged with gold border sits cross-legged on an ornate cream and gold floral-upholstered throne-style armchair with carved wooden arms. He wears a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, has a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands rest together in his lap. Orange hibiscus flowers are tucked on the chair arms, and a tall ornate vase of pink and peach roses stands behind him against a dark navy drape. A microphone and water bottle sit nearby on a stage. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as a discourse speaker.2011-09-10A man sits cross-legged on an ornate cream and gold upholstered throne with carved dark wood arms, speaking at a satsang. He wears a red-orange silk drape over his shoulder and bare chest, red lower garment, a thick gold bead necklace, a silver chain, gold armlets and bangles, and has a red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair swept back and a small lapel microphone. Orange cloth lies over the arm of the throne, with a water bottle and flower arrangements beside him on a dark red curtain background. a person, seated in a teaching role on the throne.2012-04-23A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold-carved throne with a deep red cushioned seat and backrest, eyes closed, palms raised outward in a teaching or blessing gesture. He wears a red saffron-toned robe draped over the shoulder, a gold pendant on a gold chain and a multi-strand beaded mala, with a red bindi and white forehead markings. A microphone stand is positioned at his side, and roses and orange flowers sit in vases on the right. Behind him hang orange and green embroidered cloth panels and a blurred hall backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-red robe, ornate gold necklace and mala, seated on a throne and giving a discourse.2011-02-19A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushioned seat and carved lion-like armrests, eyes closed and palms open in a teaching gesture. He wears a red-orange dhoti and a matching shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold pendant on a gold chain, multiple strings of rudraksha beads, a red bindi and tilak on the forehead, and a red bracelet. A microphone on a gooseneck stand sits before him. Behind the throne are orange and yellow draped cloths with colourful border motifs, flower arrangements with red roses to the right, and a blurred background of decorated stage fittings. This is a photograph of a discourse setting.2011-02-19April 23 20122012-04-23A man sits cross-legged on an ornate cream and gold upholstered throne with carved wooden arms, reading from an orange clipboard held in both hands. He wears a red silk dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a bare upper torso draped in red, a large gold-bead mala necklace, a silver chain, and a red bindi on his forehead. Orange shawls hang over the armrests. Pink and orange flower arrangements in gold vases flank the throne, with a dark red curtain behind and a water bottle on the right.2012-04-23September 10 20112011-09-10