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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions, flanked by a golden trident (trishul) on the left and a large floral garland arrangement behind. The figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long white and red flower garland, rudraksha beads and a red-and-gold necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and holds an open book or chart with a colourful map-like page while speaking into a microphone. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated in the centre of the stage, identified by the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and rudraksha-and-gold adornments, delivering a discourse. Stage decor includes orange and white marigold garlands, red roses, lilies, potted flowers, a rocky-cave backdrop with foliage and a small golden kalasha-style lamp stand at the front, with a puja tray below the seat.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a white and red flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. He holds a sheet of paper and a microphone stand is near him. Gold trident stands beside the throne. Behind him, a painted backdrop shows a rocky cave with carved figures of seated and standing sages in orange robes. The throne is decorated with red and orange flower garlands, marigolds and pink and white blossoms, with brass vessels, fruit and flowers arranged on a blue-draped platform. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robes, ornate gold throne and garlands match the cues for the listed a person candidate, so the seated speaker is identified as such in appearance only.2009-07-07A figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white-and-red flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, reading from an open sheet of paper held in both hands. A golden trident stands to the left, a microphone stands in front, and the throne is framed by marigold and white flower garlands, with vases of bright flowers, a silver vessel of fruit and offerings on the stage. A rocky painted backdrop lies behind. The visible cues include long swept hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron clothing, consistent with a person seated in discourse.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red-and-black tiger-striped cushions, smiling while holding up an open printed booklet with a colourful diagram. He wears a white-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak. A microphone stand is in front of him, a gold trident and a golden staff stand to the side, and red roses and white flowers decorate the throne. Swamiji (probable): long, swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland; the throne setting and the page's event description suggest a Guru Poornima satsang.2009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and pink flowers and red-orange marigold strands. A long-haired person with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace holds hands together at the waist and speaks into a microphone; the figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robes, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Behind the throne, three painted or sculpted devotee figures in orange with hands folded in namaskar flank a gold trident, and rock-and-foliage backdrop decorates the stage. Flower arrangements, fruit, a silver bowl and gold kalasha-style vessels sit on the stage front, indicating a satsang or discourse setting.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, holding an open white paper and speaking into a microphone on a stand. Garlands of white jasmine and orange marigold, with red roses, drape the throne and the figure's neck. A gold trident stands at left, and gold kalasha-style pots and oil lamps sit on a tray at the base. Vases of flowers and a rock-textured backdrop frame the stage. The figure is an appearance-based candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, orange shawl and a rudraksha mala suggest Swamiji (probable), seated in a discourse role on the throne.2009-07-07A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-shaped back and red cushions. A standing assistant in orange robes and a gold chain holds an open book toward the seated figure, who speaks into a microphone. A trident hangs on the backdrop, and carved figures of seated sages in orange line the top. Lavish white, pink and orange flower garlands decorate the throne and dais, with fruit and brass vessels set on the front table. Lush painted foliage forms the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold cues; the standing assistant is a priest in orange.2009-07-07A photograph of a Guru Poornima satsang on a stage decorated with white and red flower garlands and a gilded ornate throne. Seated on the throne is a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala, a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, holding a small object to the face while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside the throne, a younger attendant in orange robes and a gold chain holds a silver tray with a lamp. A golden trident stands at the left, and red-and-orange flowers and potted plants fill the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears in this photo, with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07