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A seated man in saffron-orange robes speaks into a microphone on a stand while smiling and gesturing with one open hand. He wears long dark hair, a red-brown rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and a gold anklet on one ankle. He sits on a white-draped seat in front of an orange backdrop with gold sequins and a silver satin panel decorated with teal and gold paisley embroidery. To the right, a standing man in white clothes holds a paper, and a small vase of pink flowers, a water bottle and an orange cloth sit on a table. A wooden walking staff leans at the left edge. The setting suggests a stage or pandal event.

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December 24 20072007-12-24December 24 20072007-12-24A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a white-draped seat and speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange sleeveless robe with a red undergarment, a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles broadly, hands clasped in his lap, one foot bare with an orange strap. Behind him is an orange and silver backdrop decorated with sequins, paisley motifs and glitter, with a vase of pink flowers, a water bottle, a peacock-feather fan and a walking stick at the sides. The setting appears to be a stage-like discourse area. Cues are consistent with a person seated in an honoured role, presenting a discourse.2007-12-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest sits cross-legged on a white-draped seat before a microphone on a stand. The person smiles broadly. Behind is a backdrop of silver satin with embroidered gold and green paisley motifs over orange fabric with gold sequins, a blue ornamental swirl design, a white table with a water bottle, a vase of pink flowers, orange cloth and a peacock-feather fan, with a red and gold plate beside it. A wooden cane leans at the left edge.2007-12-24October 07 20062006-10-07A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits in an ornate carved wooden armchair with cream floral upholstery, speaking and gesturing with his right hand open toward the audience. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, with a red-orange tilak on his forehead and a small clip-on microphone near his face. Behind him stands a vase of pink and red flowers and a bottle of water against a deep red curtain. A pale shaggy rug covers the floor. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a speaker's chair at a discourse, judged from long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2012-04-14December 24 20072007-12-24A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a white cushioned throne-like chair, laughing broadly while speaking into a microphone on a silver stand. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and body, a long gold bead necklace and gold bracelet. His hands are clasped in his lap. Two plastic water bottles sit on a white-covered table at left, and an orange cloth lies beside the chair. Partially visible heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge of the frame against a white wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person at a discourse, with a distinctive saffron shawl, long hair and gold necklace.2009-08-16October 07 20062006-10-07A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a wide smile sits cross-legged on an orange-covered seat against a plain reddish wall, raising one hand in an animated gesture. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders. A microphone on a stand curves in from the right, and a plastic water bottle and a wicker basket sit on a small side table at left. The lighting is warm and dim. Appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated for a satsang-style talk.2008-06-09A man with long dark wavy hair sits cross-legged on a white padded seat in front of a round white backdrop, speaking into a microphone on a metal stand. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a heavy gold chain with a gold pendant, and holds a gold-beaded mala in his hands. Red cushions lie beside him, and another orange-robed man sits partly visible at the left edge. Partial heads of listeners are visible in the lower foreground.2007-12-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a peach-upholstered throne-style chair with dark carved wooden arms, hands joined at his chest and a wooden stick held in one hand, smiling during a talk. A small red bindi marks his forehead and his long dark hair is swept back. A vase of red and pink flowers stands at his left on a white table, and a microphone on a stand is at right in front of a navy curtain. A large yellow-and-red banner with decorative lettering hangs behind.2010-08-08