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A man in saffron and orange robes with a matching orange turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a raised stage, smiling. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl. Beside him stands a large black drum on a stand, and a tall silver lamp stand with a small decorative drum and trident-like finial rises at right. Behind him a backdrop shows a grey temple gopuram tower and a starry night sky over a mountain peak, flanked by gold-carved pillars. A small side table holds a water bottle and a flower arrangement. Probable Swamiji seated on a throne-like chair, identified by orange turban, mala and shawl cues.

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May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A seated figure in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage, with a black drum on a stand to the left and a silver-stemmed brass lamp or microphone stand to the right. The backdrop shows a large painted temple gopuram and a starry night sky over a mountain peak with a glowing light beam. Gold carved pillars flank the stage, a small wooden table holds a water bottle, and a red stage skirt runs along the edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange-red turban and saffron-toned robe with a shawl draped over the shoulders, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the face is not clearly discernible.2015-05-08A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a red-orange turban sits in a brown leather armchair on a stage. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, and sits barefoot on a patterned rug. Behind him a large dark-grey backdrop shows a white gopuram temple tower, a starry night sky and a glowing peak, flanked by golden pillars. A large black drum stands to his left, and a trishul-topped microphone stand is at his right, beside a small side table with a water bottle and flowers. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (orange robe, turban, rudraksha mala, gold necklace); he is presented as the speaker on stage.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A photograph of a stage set with a large black drum on a stand at left and a brown leather armchair with a gold-trimmed back at centre. A seated man in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe, with bare upper body and yellow sash, sits in the chair smiling and playing a drum with his hands. Behind him a backdrop shows a temple gopuram tower on the left and a glowing mountain under a starry night sky with a full moon. A tall silver trishula stand with a small drum stands at right, beside a small table with a water bottle and flowers, and ornate gold pillars frame the stage.2015-05-08May 08 20152015-05-08A man seated in a brown leather armchair on a stage plays a large black barrel drum (mridangam-style, on a stand) with wooden sticks. He wears a red-orange turban, bare chest, a saffron-red dhoti-style garment and a shawl draped over his shoulders with gold trim, and a microphone headset. A gold-trimmed throne backdrop sits behind him, with a backdrop painting of a gopuram temple tower against a starry night sky with a mountain and a glowing beam. A silver trident stand with a lamp, orange and yellow flower arrangements and a small offering tray sit on the stage. The image carries a copyright overlay.2015-05-08A seated man in a maroon-red turban and orange-brown robes sits on a brown leather throne-style chair with a gold backrest on a raised stage. A large black hand drum stands on a stand to his left, and a silver trident with a small drum hangs beside him on the right. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a gopuram temple tower on the left and a dark mountain with a glowing light beam under a starry sky. Gold pillars frame the stage, red flowers sit in a vase, and a red draped skirt covers the stage edge.2015-05-08