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A photograph of a seated figure in a flower-decorated golden throne (peetha) on a stage in front of a deep blue draped curtain. The figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long dark hair, and sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and multicoloured flowers cover the throne backrest and base. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit flames stand on either side, and an orange cloth covers the floor. A microphone stand and a white podium are visible. The figure appears to be a discourse speaker at a satsang, with the throne and saffron robes marking a ceremonial presentation; the figure is a person by the presentation cues.

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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with a garland border of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, with a red cushion and red cloth. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold bracelet, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. A microphone stands in front of him. Brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) with lit flames flank the stage on both sides, a white lectern stands at left, and a deep blue curtain forms the backdrop with orange cloth on the floor. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse stage. Person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits in a golden peetha throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He holds his hands together in greeting before a blue curtain, with tall brass oil lamps lit on either side of the stage and a microphone stand in front. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala on the throne; the page names him as present.2010-12-28A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red and purple flowers and green leaves. He wears saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, has a red tilak on his forehead, and sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste. A microphone stand is at right beside a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the honoured role of the speaker.2010-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a throne with red cushions, framed by a large arch of marigolds, red and white flowers and green foliage. He has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold armlet, and presses his palms together in greeting in front of a microphone on a stand. A purple curtain forms the backdrop, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The garlands, throne and attire are the visible focus of the scene.2010-12-28A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne-like seat framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, has a red bindi, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Brass lamps with lit flames stand on either side, a white podium sits to the left, and a blue curtain forms the backdrop. Probable Swamiji (long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace on a throne) seated for a satsang discourse. Flower garlands drape the throne base and orange cloth covers the stage floor.2010-12-28A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red bindi and a long strand of rudraksha-style beads around his neck, sits cross-legged on a golden throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. He holds a hand near a microphone on a stand while speaking. Two tall brass oil lamps burn on either side, and a navy curtain forms the backdrop; a small white lectern stands to the left.2010-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne decorated with floral garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a gold armlet. His palms are pressed together in namaste with eyes closed, and a microphone stands before him. A brass lamp stands at the right edge against a dark blue curtain backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces match the presentation of the page's named teacher, seated on the throne in a satsang setting.2010-12-28A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, eyes closed, palms pressed together in namaste before a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold bracelet on one wrist, and multi-strand gold-toned beaded necklaces. He sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat framed by a dense arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers, with green leaves. The appearance matches the a person cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style beads, so this is a probable in-person identification as a person seated for satsang.2010-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a red cushioned throne covered in garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers with green leaves. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, a gold bangle on his wrist, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right against a dark blue curtain. A probable Swamiji appearance is present, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas.2010-12-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and long rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne decorated with white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands, with red cushions. He gestures with his right hand toward a microphone on a stand, speaking to an unseen audience. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, in front of a deep blue curtain. A white pedestal and orange floor cloths are in the foreground. The gilded throne and garlanded setting suggest a formal satsang discourse; the man is seated in the centre as the main speaker. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish a specific identity, so no identity is assigned.2010-12-28A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a large back garlanded with white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and his hands are raised to the top of his head in a gesture during a discourse. A microphone stand stands to his right beside a white podium, and tall brass oil lamps flank the stage against a deep blue curtain. Orange cloth covers the floor, and garlands of white and yellow flowers hang along the throne base.2010-12-28A stage photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, hands folded in anjali, seated on an ornate gold throne draped with red cushions and garlanded with yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. Beside him stands a gold-painted lion-like mount on wheels and a red-clad standing statue wearing a red turban and garland. Brass standing lamps with lit flames line the stage, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop with an orange floor cloth. A microphone stand stands at right. The page indicates a Mother's Day morning message, and the photo shows a satsang setting at the Anandeshwar Temple. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2010-12-28