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A photograph of a stage set up for a convention. A single person in a long orange-saffron robe stands centrally with hands joined in front of the chest, before an ornate golden throne-like seat with red cushions and a golden canopy. The backdrop is gold drapery framed by wrought-iron style arches, red and white flower garlands, green lotus-leaf cutouts and dove emblems in blue roundels. The stage has a red carpet, a white skirted platform and a white stepped dais in front, with flower arrangements on side tables and stage lights at the base. The hall has large windows behind. The person is not clearly identifiable as a specific individual from appearance alone.

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A stage decorated with gold drapery, ornate gold metal arches and red flower garlands stands in a large indoor hall. A single person in a long saffron-orange robe stands on a red-carpeted platform in front of a golden throne draped with red flowers and yellow marigold garlands, hands raised together in greeting. Green leaf cutouts and blue-and-white bird emblems decorate the backdrop, and white skirting covers the stage steps below.2009-02-01February 01 2009 Kalpataru Convention at Coimbatore City2009-02-01A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands centrally on a white throne-like seat within a stage decorated with a large arch of marigolds and yellow and white flowers, backed by draped yellow, white and pink fabric. The figure raises both hands in an expressive gesture. Red and orange side panels frame the stage, with palm fronds and floral accents. A green-and-red carpet covers the stage floor, and a few heads of seated audience members are visible at the lower edge. Striped cloth draped over the stage edge and small floral offerings are in front of the throne.2009-01-28February 01 2009 Kalpataru Convention at Coimbatore City2009-02-01A seated speaker in an orange-red robe with a white and orange-flower garland sits on an ornate throne under a silver canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne and stage backdrop are decorated with white, yellow, and red flower arrangements and lattice-like floral arches. Silver kalasha-style lamps and small silver oil lamps line the yellow-draped stage floor, with a purple curtain at the left. Two pedestal fans are visible at the sides. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker has long swept-back hair, a saffron robe and a garland, and is positioned on the central throne as the presenter of the discourse.2007-07-29A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a white and red ornate throne-like chair on a raised stage, one arm raised. Behind is a floral arch of yellow, white and red flowers framed by orange pillars with palm fronds and flower decorations, with yellow and white draped fabric. A red carpet and green stage edge lead forward, with striped blue-pink cloth at the front corners. Two people's heads are visible at the bottom edge, and a small blue-and-white logo appears at top left.2009-01-28A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned seats, hands pressed together in namaskar in front of a dark navy curtain. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, a small white fan at right, and two stage lights hang overhead on a white stage platform. The figure has long dark hair and wears a saffron shawl over orange clothing. Cues for the a person identification are present but the figure is small and partly obscured, so the identification is uncertain.2010-10-19July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a decorated stage at an indoor hall with a red carpet and white draped platform. A person in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with flower garlands, hands folded in greeting namaste. Behind the throne hangs a gold drape decorated with red flower arrangements, green leaves and blue-white dove emblems. The stage is set for a convention welcome. A figure in saffron robes is seated on the throne, a person by appearance cues of orange clothing and ceremonial seating, though the face and build are too uncertain to confirm.2009-02-01A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-white throne with red cushions, raising both palms outward in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by a gilded wrought-iron arch draped with red and white flower garlands and green trailing vines, with large green lotus-leaf cutouts scattered across the stage and a yellow-gold drape behind. Potted red and pink flower arrangements flank the dais. The setting suggests a stage at a gathering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron robe with the throne setting; identity is based on appearance cues only.2009-02-01A photograph of a decorated stage at an indoor convention hall. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Behind the throne are gold-draped curtains, a pink lotus motif, gold wrought-iron arches, red floral arrangements and green leaf decorations, with blue and white dove emblems on the sides. A white-draped platform with stacked papers lies in front on a red carpet. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, a probable Swamiji candidate, so the appearance-based label is used.2009-02-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne-like seat on a stage decorated with red and white flower garlands, green lotus leaves and twisting vine branches, with gold-toned draped backdrop and scrolled metal arch above. The seated person wears a saffron/orange robe, has long dark hair, a red bindi, and raises both palms in a blessing gesture while smiling. Red flower bunches and small floral arrangements frame the throne. A red cushioned seat sits beneath the figure. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a stage setting with lotus and floral decor, the cues being saffron robe, long hair and a central ceremonial throne.2009-02-01