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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate silver throne on a stage, holding a white ceremonial rod or staff upright in his right hand. He has long dark hair swept back, a beard and moustache, and wears an orange-saffron sleeveless top with matching orange dhoti-style trousers. Behind him is a large backdrop of a South Indian temple gopuram and tree line at dusk, with a leopard-print cushion on the throne and a small silver foot-stool before him. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial throne are the qualifying cues for the Swamiji candidate. One person is visible on stage.

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December 12 20172017-12-12A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and matching dhoti sits barefoot on an ornate silver throne with lion-like armrests and a large silver backrest carved with floral and deity motifs, seated on a leopard-print cushion. He has long dark hair, a beard, a gold necklace, and holds a silver staff with a microphone-like tip. A silver stand with a small table sits beside him. Behind the stage, a large backdrop shows a temple gopuram, pillared corridors and a tree at dusk. The person's appearance matches the orange clothing, long hair and necklace cues associated with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji in person on stage.2017-12-12A man in an orange-red sleeveless top and matching orange-red trousers sits barefoot on an ornate silver throne carved with floral scrolls, lion-like figures and a large central panel, with a leopard-print cloth draped on the seat. He has long dark hair, a beard, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange wrist band, and holds a small ceremonial staff. A microphone stand stands beside the throne. Behind him a large backdrop shows a temple gopuram tower and a colonnaded temple tank in dusk colours. A small silver stool sits in front of the throne.2017-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20172017-12-12A man with long swept-back dark hair and a beard sits on an ornate silver throne with lion and elephant motifs on a stage. He wears an orange sleeveless top, orange trousers, a rudraksha-style necklace and holds a silver staff. A small silver footstool sits before him. Behind is a large backdrop of a temple gopuram and columned hall under a pink sky. Swamiji (probable) sits on the peetha, with long hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial staff as cues.2017-12-12A man with long dark hair and a beard sits barefoot on an ornate silver throne with carved lion-like armrests and a leopard-print cushion on a stage. He wears an orange sleeveless top and orange trousers, a light necklace, and holds a small wooden or metal ritual implement. Behind him a large backdrop shows a temple gopuram and a lit temple courtyard at sunset. Overhead hangs a decorative chandelier, and a microphone stand stands before the throne. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and orange clothing on a throne, consistent with the page's description of the event.2017-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 12 20172017-12-12A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver throne carved with floral and scroll motifs, flanked by silver elephant-head armrests and a leopard-print cushion. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange top with matching orange trousers, a beaded necklace, and is barefoot, holding a white ceremonial fly-whisk-like staff. The stage backdrop shows a golden-hued temple gopuram and a pond with colonnades. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial throne seat. A white metal stool and ornate footrest sit at his feet. No other people are visible.2017-12-12A man in an orange-saffron sleeveless robe and matching draped lower garment sits on an ornate silver throne with carved floral and lion-armrest details and a leopard-print cushion. He has long dark hair and a beard, wears a gold chain and a bead mala, and holds a white ceremonial item in one hand. A tall silver stand with a white cloth stands beside him. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a temple gopuram, a colonnaded temple corridor and a sunset sky. Based on appearance cues including long swept hair, saffron robes and ornate silver throne, this is a person seated in person on stage.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless top and matching orange dhoti-style trousers sits on an ornate silver throne with carved lion and elephant-like supports and a large arched backrest, on a stage with a painted backdrop of a temple gopuram and pillared corridor. He has long swept-back hair, a long necklace, and holds a small white object in his right hand. A small wooden stool and a white stand sit before the throne, and stage lights are visible at the lower left. The throne and stage setting are the main elements.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12