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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching shawl sits cross-legged on a golden throne draped with a zebra-striped tiger skin. A floral arch of red, yellow, purple and green garlands frames the throne, with a gold ornamental backdrop behind. The figure wears a long rudraksha-style garland, gold necklaces, gold bangles and earrings, and a vertical tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair. A silver trident stands at the left side of the throne. Strings of small lights hang on the black drapes behind. The seated figure is the central subject of a satsang-style setting, the throne being decorated for a ceremony. Swamiji (probable): a seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and rudraksha-style garland is on the throne.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a zebra-striped cushion, backed by a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The person wears a saffron-orange robe, long flowing dark hair, a gold necklace and a red-and-green flower garland, and holds a silver trident in one raised hand while speaking. The black backdrop and string lights suggest an indoor stage. Appearance-based label: a person, presiding over a satsang. One physical person is visible.2013-03-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a cushioned golden throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth, smiling broadly. A long garland of red, yellow and purple flowers hangs from the neck and a gold necklace rests on the chest; gold bangles adorn the wrists and a red mark is on the forehead. Behind the throne a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, purple and green frames a gold repoussé backdrop, with string lights on either side. A silver trident stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a satsang seating. Long, swept-back dark hair falls over the shoulders, and the figure is seated barefoot on the throne. The wording of the setting is a satsang on the stage, with the throne decorated for a presidential address.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion, backed by a tall arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The figure wears saffron-orange robes, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style red-and-gold garland, gold bangles and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on the forehead, and raises one hand in blessing while smiling. A golden trident stands to the left and fairy lights hang behind. Overall the scene is a Maha Shivaratri satsang discourse.2013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne decorated with a floral arch of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold-and-flower garland, a rudraksha-style gold necklace, bangles and a red tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair swept back and a gesturing right hand. A tiger-skin cover lies on the seat, a silver trident leans to the left, and strings of small lights hang behind against a dark backdrop.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated man in a brown-orange saffron robe with a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on a raised tiger-skin covered platform. He has long dark hair, a white-and-red forehead mark, and gold armbands. Behind him is a large arched backdrop of red roses, purple and white flowers, and yellow blooms, with a gold lion-face crest above. Golden lion sculptures flank the seat, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides in a colourful temple-style setting. a person seated on the throne, teaching in front of an audience, with a microphone visible at his ear.2013-04-24March 10 20132013-03-10A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a multicolored flower garland arch in red, yellow, green and purple, draped over a tiger-striped cloth. The person wears an orange-saffron robe, multiple red and white flower garlands, and gold bangles, and smiles. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron clothing, and garlands on a throne fit the presentation cues. Golden lion-like carved supports, a trident standing to one side, string lights and a red stage floor frame the scene. Side panels show painted deity figures.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photo of a seated figure on a gilded throne (peetha) with a tiger-skin cushion, framed by a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white. The seated person wears a saffron-orange garment, long and swept-back dark hair, gold bangles, layered gold necklaces and a long garland of red and green flowers. A white-and-red tilak marks the forehead, and a silver trident stands to the left. Dark backdrop with small string lights. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style and ceremonial gold adornments, seated on a throne.2013-03-10A seated man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne upholstered in deep red velvet, set on a gold base with a painted tiger-skin cloth and two golden lion heads flanking him. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long gold necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi, and holds his hand on his knee. Behind him an enormous arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands frames the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and painted deity murti figures with weapons appear on the blue-and-pink temple walls. The image is a photograph of a single person. Appearance-based cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and throne suggest a person seated in a satsang setting.2013-04-24