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A photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a tiger-skin cover in front, framed by a large gold arched backdrop. A figure in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-gold turban, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala sits centred on the throne. A tall golden trident stands beside the throne. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) line the red-carpeted stage, which is scattered with red petals, and small oil lamps glow along the edge. Behind the stage hangs a painted backdrop of carved stone-like figures. A person with dark hair is partly visible at the bottom right corner.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a tiger-skin base, hands folded in his lap, on a stage carpeted with red petals. He wears a large red-and-gold ceremonial necklace and bangles. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a trident leans beside the throne. Behind him a large backdrop shows painted figures in dynamic poses, and small oil lamps line the floor. Appearance cues (turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne) match the page's a person candidate, though the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2015-10-06A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a curved arched back, draped over a striped tiger skin on a rose-petal-covered stage. He wears a red turban, a long gold necklace and beaded malas, and a red sash over his shoulders. A tall brass trident stands to his right. Brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the throne and line the front edge of the stage, and the backdrop shows dancing figures in silhouette. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-red robes, red turban, ornate gold necklace and malas, and the tiger-skin throne are the visible cues for the seated figure, who is shown as the central figure on the throne.2015-10-06A seated figure in saffron and red robes, wearing a red turban, a layered rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold armbands, sits in a large gilded throne decorated with a tiger-skin cushion on the seat. A trident stands upright beside the throne, and brass lamps with lit oil lamps flank the stage. Red rose petals cover the floor, with small oil lamps lined along the front edge. The backdrop shows painted figures in warm lighting.2015-10-06 +2 copiesOctober 08 20152015-10-08August 07th 20152015-08-07October 06 20152015-10-06A seated man in an ornate gold throne sits on a tiger-skin cushion on a stage. He wears a saffron-orange turban, orange robes with a shawl and a long rudraksha mala of beads with a gold ceremonial necklace. Tall ornate brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a golden trident leans beside the throne. The backdrop shows large pink-toned sculptural figures. A red patterned carpet covers the stage floor. a person seated in the throne, given the turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala cues, with the page not confirming his presence at this event.A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion on the dais. A rudraksha mala and a heavy beaded necklace hang on the chest. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on each side of the throne, and a golden trident rests to its right. Behind the throne is a purple backdrop printed with figures of dancing or devotional forms and a golden mandala. A small wooden stool and a red carpet with a patterned rug complete the stage, and the bottom edge shows the heads of a few audience members. Visible cues are a throne, ceremonial lamps and a trident, but the face is too small and indistinct to support an appearance-based candidate.October 08 20152015-10-08A seated man sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a rounded back, draped with a tiger-skin rug and dark red cushions. He wears a red-and-orange turban, a saffron-orange garment over red trousers, and a long ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant and rudraksha beads. Gold oil lamps flank the throne, with a golden trident leaning beside it, and a purple backdrop shows a deity murti of Durga-like form within a painted scene. A red mat lies on the wooden stage floor. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the a person cues of turban, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold, but the page does not state he is at this event, so the identification is uncertain.2015-08-07October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph of a stage set for a discourse. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, with a microphone stand beside him. Behind him is a painted backdrop of Shiva-like figures with a trident, a sacred fire pit with a lingam and offerings, and other mythic figures. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and red curtains frame the top of the stage with a red carpet below. The seated figure appears to match the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron-orange clothing, a turban and a rudraksha mala, and is shown as a satsang speaker on a throne.2015-10-11