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A man in a cream turban and an ornate gold-and-cream brocade kurta with a deep red shawl stands at a microphone reading from printed pages. Behind him rises a large gold cobra-hood backdrop. Red and white floral garlands hang along the foreground, and colourful patterned banners with bird motifs are visible on the left. A person is partially visible in the background. The man's long hair falls over his shoulders and he wears a beaded necklace. The scene suggests a discourse or satsang on a stage.

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A man in a cream turban and an ornate gold embroidered sherwani with a dark red shawl sits before a large golden hooded throne with a cobra-like canopy, reading from a sheet of paper at a silver microphone stand. A brass oil lamp and a gold fringed cloth appear in the background, and a small bunch of red flowers rests at the lower edge. The setting is a dimly lit hall. The figure has long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, and the appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but not clearly enough to confirm identity.2009-06-09A seated figure in a cream turban and an ornate gold, sequined long-sleeved garment reads from a sheet of paper at a microphone on a stand. Long dark hair falls over the shoulders, and a pendant hangs on the chest. Behind him is a large gilded, ornately carved throne backrest with a serpent-hood style design, with a brass lamp at the upper right and a white cloth draped on the right side. The figure's appearance shows a long-haired, turbaned presentation with ornate gold clothing, consistent with a person seated on a throne while speaking; identity remains uncertain from appearance alone. One person is visible.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A man seated before a golden multi-headed serpent (naga) canopy throne, reading from a sheet of white paper held in his right hand while raising his left hand as he speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a cream-colored turban, a gold-embroidered cream kurta, a gold chain, a red-and-white striped shawl draped over his shoulders, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him a partially visible person in orange garments and a white cloth sits at the edge of the frame, and a white wall is visible. The scene suggests a discourse or satsang, with the throne and microphone central. Visible appearance matches several cues for Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate gold-embroidered clothing and a shawl, seated in the presiding position at the event.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a seated man at a microphone in a hall, set before a large golden cobra-hood backrest. He wears a light tan turban and an ornate gold-brocaded sherwani-style garment with a dark red shawl draped over one shoulder, and his head is slightly bowed. A chrome microphone stand is in front of him, and garlands and a green leaf are visible at the lower left. The room has teal walls, with paper decorations hanging from the ceiling. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and speaking, identified by his turban, brocade garment and the throne-like cobra backrest.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a tall, scale-patterned gilded backrest, wearing a pale cream turban, an embroidered cream-and-gold sherwani-style garment with sparkling sequin-like detailing, and a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala with a pendant. He holds a white sheet of paper in one hand while raising the other hand in a gesture toward the microphone on a chrome stand. A brass oil lamp is visible at the upper right and a purple-and-white garland lies at the bottom edge. Nearby, a draped white cloth hangs behind the throne. The setting is dimly lit.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09