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A seated man in an orange robe with a leopard-print shawl laughs broadly on an orange cushioned throne in front of a painted backdrop of a blue sky, clouds and snowy mountain. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robes and a leopard-print shawl with a gold-toned necklace, seated as the central figure. A man in a yellow shirt and green lungi leans in from the left, offering a white folded cloth or envelope. A man in white on the right holds a small white item, and a monk in orange stands at the far left. Several other people in white and orange are partly visible behind. A bright light flare obscures part of the left side.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a leopard-print shawl and a gold necklace smiles broadly while receiving a white cloth-wrapped package from an older man in a white shirt and glasses. Another man in white kurta stands at right, and several saffron-robed attendants and devotees are visible at left. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a blue sky with clouds and a pyramid, with cream drapery at the upper left.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with black carved armrests, smiling broadly. He wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. In front of him a man in an orange robe and maroon-edged shawl leans forward with his hands together in a respectful greeting. Behind them, another person in orange bows low, and a woman on the left wears white with a yellow shawl and holds a camera. A white podium stands at left, and a painted backdrop of blue sky and clouds fills the background. A water bottle sits on the podium.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with black carved armrests, against a painted backdrop of a blue sky, mountains and a red-orange sunset. He wears an orange robe, a leopard-print shawl draped over one shoulder, and a gold-bead necklace, and he is smiling as he extends his right hand toward a standing man in an orange robe with a maroon border who holds his hands together in greeting. Behind them a man in white with a yellow scarf and rudraksha mala sits, and a man in a white kurta with a yellow scarf photographs with a camera.2010-02-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl sits on an orange throne with a dark carved back, smiling as a bald man in a lime-yellow kurta bows forward and hands him a white folder or booklet. Around them, men in orange and white kurtas stand, and a photographer with a camera stands at left. A painted backdrop shows a blue sky with clouds and a white mountain-like shape. A man in white at right holds a small bundle of papers. The seated man wears rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. The scene has a ceremonial, honouring-the-guru feel. a person: the seated man in saffron, leopard shawl, ornate gold necklaces and malas is the appearance-based candidate, shown in person.2010-02-12A photograph on a stage at an evening event. A man in an orange robe with a leopard-print shawl, long swept-back hair and bare feet sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne with black carved arms, holding a white bag with a golden tree motif. Beside him stand attendants: a young man in white with an orange sash and a long bead necklace, a man in orange holding a white bag with a tree motif, and another man in orange. In the foreground a man in white kneels and bows, his head close to the throne's footstool, which is decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Behind them a cameraman in white films, and a painted backdrop of blue sky and mountains hangs beside a beige curtain under stage lights. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl, cues consistent with the page's description of the event.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl, with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace, smiling as an older man in a white embroidered kurta bows forward to offer a rolled white document with both hands. A second man in orange stands at the left edge. The seated man sits on a gold-cushioned throne-like chair in front of a painted blue sky and sea backdrop. a person cues: long hair, orange robes, leopard shawl and gold necklace, seated in the honoured position.2010-02-12A seated man in an orange robe and leopard-print shawl smiles broadly on an ornate dark wooden throne in front of a painted backdrop of blue sky, clouds and a white mountain. He wears a red bindi, a long golden bead necklace and holds a small white packet or box that an older man in a pink shirt is bending forward to receive. To the left, a man in a white shirt stands partly visible, and behind the seated figure a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala wears glasses. A water bottle sits on a table at left, and an older bearded man in white is partly visible at the right edge.2010-02-12A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding an open book and smiling. A kneeling man in a yellow shirt and grey trousers offers a small white paper bag and a gift-wrapped item. To the right, a woman in a white salwar with dark hair in a low ponytail and glasses watches with hands clasped. Behind them, several standing people wear white and orange sashes and orange robes, and a green-tree backdrop fills the wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair and orange robes on a throne, a ceremonial seat, and is presented as the teacher receiving the gift.2010-08-08A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a large gold bead necklace and a leopard-print shawl, smiling broadly with a red bindi on his forehead, on an ornate black-and-gold throne-style seat before a painted backdrop of blue sky and pale rock. Beside him, a bespectacled man in white with a yellow shawl and red sacred thread sits and smiles, while a man in orange with a maroon collar bends forward at the left edge and another person is partly visible behind. The seated man in the leopard-print shawl and gold beads fits the a person cues of saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne-like seat.2010-02-12A seated man on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, a white jasmine garland with red flowers around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead; he smiles while a devotee in white kneels and offers a flower to him. Standing around are a young man in white, another in an orange robe, and two women, one in a pink shawl and one in yellow. Behind them a painted backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain against blue sky.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate dark-wood throne with carved silver-toned edges, in front of a large painted mountain backdrop. He wears an orange saffron top, a gold-beaded necklace and a leopard-print shawl, and smiles broadly. Around him stand several people in white clothes with yellow or orange sashes; some bend forward and one holds a tray with fruit. Several devotees in the foreground are partly visible, leaning in toward the throne.2010-02-12Stage event with a painted backdrop of a blue and orange sky above rocky mountains. A tall figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, extends both hands to hand a white envelope to an older man in a white shirt with a red wristband, who smiles and receives it. Beside them a young man with shoulder-length hair, an orange robe and a red tilak holds a white paper bag. Behind them a woman in a red embroidered top and another man in glasses are partially visible at the edge of the stage.2010-02-12