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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a golden cobra-hood canopy, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. He wears a maroon-brown turban, a pink and white flower garland, and rudraksha-style beads. A silver trident-topped staff and a tall gold trident stand beside the throne, a microphone is in front of him, and a small cup sits on a wooden stool. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of deities and devotees with a red curtain and carved stone pillars on each side. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse hall.

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November 22 20162016-11-22A bearded man in a rust-brown turban and matching saffron-brown robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling broadly. He wears a pink and white flower garland and holds a silver staff topped with a finial. A golden trident stands to the left, and a microphone stands at right. Behind the throne are painted backdrops of deity figures and a dark red curtain, with carved stone pillars at the edges. A small table holds a red object. Swamiji (probable): a seated central figure in a brown turban, saffron-brown robe, garland and staff, in a ceremonial throne setting.2016-11-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, gesturing with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a maroon-red turban, a saffron-orange robe, a long gold pendant, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with a sacred mark on his forehead. Behind him stand a large gold cobra-hooded canopy and tall golden trishula staffs flanking the throne, with a painted backdrop of deities against red drapes. A small wooden side table holds a cup. The setting suggests a discourse on a dais.2016-11-20 +1 copiesNovember 19 20162016-11-19A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a tall gilded back carved with floral scrolls and a cobra hood above it. He wears a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments, an orange-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala and a large pink and white flower garland. His right hand is raised in blessing while he speaks into a microphone on a stand. A golden trident stands to his left and a silver ceremonial staff with a red cup sits beside him. Behind the throne a painted backdrop shows a large deity figure and sages in orange and red, with a red curtain at the sides. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne giving a discourse, with the throne, turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues matching the page's description of this event.2016-11-24A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, smiling with both hands raised near his shoulders. He wears a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robes, a heavy rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant necklace, with beaded bracelets on his wrists. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of a deity with multiple arms and a cobra canopy, flanked by painted figures. A golden trident stands to the left and a silver staff to the right, with ornate golden pillars carved with figures at the sides and a microphone on a stand. Probable Swamiji seated in the throne position, with long swept-back hair under the turban and ceremonial gold pendant and rudraksha cues.2016-11-20October 02 20162016-10-02A seated man on a large ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushion, in front of a red curtain and painted backdrop with deity imagery and a golden trident leaning at left. He wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-orange cloth wrap, a rudraksha-style gold-and-bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a red and gold bracelet. He sits cross-legged, raises his right hand in a blessing gesture, and smiles while a microphone stands at right. A silver ceremonial staff rests on a small wooden stool beside him. Swamiji (probable) is seated at centre, identified by his saffron-orange turban and wrap, gold necklace and throne seating.2016-11-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on a large ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat and a crown-like golden finial on the back. He wears an orange-brown turban with a small gold ornament, an orange-brown robe, a dark rudraksha mala, a long pink-and-white flower garland, and a gold pendant. He sits with his hands resting on his lap beside a small wooden stool holding a white cup, with a microphone stand at right. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of a deity figure in red and orange, with painted sages on the sides. A golden trishula stands at left beside a brass lamp stand, and gold temple-style pillars frame the stage on a red carpet.2016-11-08 +1 copiesNovember 10 20162016-11-10 +2 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest and red cushions, speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. He wears a rust-orange turban with a small jewelled ornament, a rust-orange robe draped over the shoulder, a long gold pendant necklace, and a red bindi, and he raises one hand in a gesture while smiling. A silver kalasha-like finial stands on a small wooden stool beside him, with a tall gold trident leaning at left. Behind him are painted backdrops of deities and a red curtain, and carved stone pillars with relief figures at right. Appearance is consistent with a person seated at the centre of a discourse, with the throne and regalia marking him as the speaker.2016-11-26 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, smiling, wearing a rust-brown turban with a crescent emblem, rust-brown robes, a long gold-and-bead necklace and a pink and white flower garland. He holds a silver trident-like staff in his left hand and rests his right arm on a small wooden stool holding a microphone and a bell. Flanking him are a brass oil lamp, a carved sandstone temple pillar with figures, and a painted backdrop of a deity. A microphone stand is at right.2016-11-11