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A bearded man in a maroon-red robe with a shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne carved with lion heads, gesturing with his right hand while speaking into a headset microphone. Strands of rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant hang on his chest, with gold bangles on his wrists and a golden staff leaning at left. Behind him a large screen shows a close-up of the same bearded figure in an orange garland. A seated audience of roughly 50 people fills the hall in front and sides, some in yellow, pink and blue clothing, with a white pedestal fan at right and white draped curtains, red drapes and hanging orange and yellow lanterns above.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A bearded man in a rust-red turban with a crescent ornament sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and lion-shaped armrests. He wears rust-red robes, a white flower garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha-style mala, with a bare right foot visible. A tall gold trident stands at left beside a draped gold-and-orange cloth table, and a red-and-gold temple-style backdrop fills the background.2016-12-03A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a large arched backrest and two gold lion figures at its sides, draped with red and tiger-striped cushions. He wears a red-and-gold garland of flowers, a rudraksha-style mala, a large gold pendant and a white and red forehead mark. A microphone stand stands at the right. The bare-chested appearance, saffron clothing, flowing hair-free shaved head and distinctive gold necklaces are consistent with the page's a person candidate, so this is a person seated in person on the dais.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated teacher on an ornate white and red throne delivering a discourse to a seated congregation in an airy pink-walled hall. The central figure has long swept-back dark hair, wears a rust-red wrap, a gold necklace and a round brooch, and raises a silver-capped staff in his right hand. Behind him stand silver trident-topped ornaments and a framed image. Around him sit about two dozen devotees in white and cream garments with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas, along a few in saffron robes. A standing fan and a camera operator are visible at the left edge.2017-07-30 +1 copiesA bearded man with long dreadlocks sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall. He wears an orange-brown wrap over an orange top and holds his hands together in his lap. A silver staff with a trident-like top stands at left, and a silver vessel and a small offering tray sit on a gold-draped table at right. Dense crowds of seated devotees in bright saris and kurtas fill the foreground and background.2016-12-14A bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban with a gold ornament sits on a red velvet throne with carved gold lion-head armrests, speaking into a microphone on a stand while gesturing with his raised right hand. He wears a white and red flower garland, a long rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant and red-orange beaded armlets. Behind him a gold ornate backdrop and red curtains frame the stage, and a brass oil lamp stands at left beside a small wooden table with a framed photograph. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker's saffron robes, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant match the page's claim that he spoke at this event.2016-10-30A man seated on an ornate white and red throne with joined palms raised in namaste, eyes closed, in front of a gold-carved backdrop with lattice cutouts. He wears a rust-red turban with a crescent and ornamental brooch, a rust-red robe, heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles on the upper arms and a rudraksha-style bead mala. A microphone stands at his side, a silver staff with a finial is at left, and two silver lion figures flank the throne base. A small brass vessel sits on the left, and a small framed photo appears at lower left. The scene suggests a seated discourse setting.2017-07-26December 21 20152015-12-21Photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne with carved floral and scroll backrest, flanked by silver lion armrests and silver trident staffs at left. He wears a saffron-orange robe with gold trim, a gold necklace, and a red thread bracelet, with a red tilak on his forehead. His right arm is raised in gesture while his left hand rests on a lion armrest, and a microphone stand is nearby. A dark starry backdrop with a purple and pink nebula glow surrounds the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a gold necklace on a ceremonial throne during a discourse.2017-12-30A close-up photograph of a bearded man with eyes closed in meditative stillness, wearing a large dark dreadlocked head wrap topped with a silver crescent and a small gold ornament. A red tilak sits on his forehead above a white urdhva marking. He wears gold earrings and a necklace, and a garland of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drapes his shoulders. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, and a gold trident is visible at left against a deep red wall.2016-07-15A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling, wearing a rust-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant. A white and pink flower garland hangs across his chest, and his bare feet rest on the seat. Gold lion figures flank the throne, a brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp stands beside him, and a microphone is placed in front of him. Behind him are red drapes, a gold trident, decorative banners with floral motifs, and a gilded deity murti in the upper left. Appearance-based a person, seated in person on the throne in a discourse setting.2017-04-02 +2 copiesA smiling man with swept-back dark hair sits on a gilded throne with golden lion-head armrests in front of a deep maroon curtain. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare shoulder, a long gold necklace of beads with dark rudraksha-style beads, gold armlets, a gold earring, a white vertical forehead mark with a red bindi, and a small clip-on microphone on his chest. Probable Swamiji (in_person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces, throne setting).2014-08-23 +2 copies