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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white shawl draped over his shoulder, multiple gold necklaces and a red bindi, and his long dark hair is swept back. He sits with both palms raised in front of a microphone on a stand, apparently speaking to an audience, with a brass oil lamp at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man is a distinctive ceremonial figure with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a gold-bordered white shawl, matching the page's account of a birthday discourse. Golden ornamental carvings frame the throne behind him.

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A long-haired man in white and gold robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and red tiger-striped cushions, framed by rainbow-coloured garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. He wears a gold necklace of multiple strands and a red bindi, gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a silver stand. A silver oil lamp burns beside him and a silver bowl of offerings sits at the bottom of the frame. Appearance cues are distinctive (long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces, ornate throne setting) and the page names Swamiji at this event, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in person on a dais giving a discourse.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi smiles broadly while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a cream-white garment with a gold border and heavy gold necklaces. He sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, backed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. A silver oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge. Next to him at the left, an ornate gold and silver structure rises above the seat. The setting is an outdoor stage decorated with flowers for a public event.2009-01-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne draped with red tiger-striped cushions and bands of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and gold armband, and gestures with one open hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A silver oil lamp with lit wicks stands at left, and fruit and flowers sit in the foreground.2009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a white garment with a gold border speaks into a microphone on a stand, one hand raised in an open gesture. He wears layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold bangle. He sits on a golden throne ornately carved and decorated with rainbow bands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. A brass oil lamp with lit flames sits at the lower right, and red tiger-striped cushions cover the seat. A portrait-style figure is visible only as a person speaking; the scene shows a discourse on a flower-decorated throne. Swamiji (probable): the speaker has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold-bordered white garment, seated on a flower-decorated throne.2009-01-01A man with long dark hair and a small red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a cream dhoti with a gold border, a bare upper body, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and a gold bangle, and raises one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Red and white tiger-striped cloth covers the seat beneath him, and a silver ceremonial lamp stands at the lower right. Behind him a gold-embossed throne back frames the scene.2009-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, and raises one hand in blessing while smiling. Red tiger-striped cushions line the throne, and gold floral carving frames the seat. a person seated in a ceremonial procession setting, with the page indicating a 2009 Jayanthi event.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an ornate gold necklace of multiple strands and a large central pendant, wearing a cream and gold-bordered garment, speaks into a silver microphone on a stand. He sits before a large gilded throne-back surrounded by a rainbow arc of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with a silver canopy frame at left and a metal ritual lamp at right. He gestures with one hand while looking upward and smiling. Swamiji (probable) based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a central seated position on a decorated throne during a discourse.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01