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A man stands barefoot on a red stage in front of a backdrop of sunflower-bordered printed artwork showing a swirling peacock-feather-like pattern with a portrait of a figure in a turban. He wears a light blue turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, a long white embroidered sherwani with pale blue trim, a blue fringed shawl draped over one shoulder, and white dhoti with gold-striped border. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. The a person cues are the long swept hair, turban, ornate white and blue clothing and shawl, though his appearance is partly obscured by distance. His hands rest at his sides as he gazes off to the side. Overlaid copyright and source text appear at the lower right and left, which are not described further.

A man in an ivory-white embroidered sherwani with silver thread work stands before an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and carved lion base. He wears a white turban with a tall white plume and holds a long shimmering silver-white shawl draped over his arm. Behind him is a painted backdrop of deities, including a Ganesha figure, and a golden ceremonial umbrella hangs above. Rose petals and yellow marigold garlands lie on the floor in front.

A smiling man stands barefoot on a red carpet, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a white embroidered sherwani-style long coat with gold thread work, a red and gold tasselled sash over the shoulder and waist, striped cream dhoti-style lower garment, and a white turban with red and gold beaded ornaments. A red bindi marks his forehead and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him are a painted stage backdrop with green foliage motifs and gold curtains. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown standing in a ceremonial stage setting, identified by his long hair, ornate turban and swept embroidered garments.

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January 01 2008

A standing man in a white turban with a red bindi wears a bright green draped garment with a patterned border over one shoulder, and a long gold bead mala hangs to his waist. He stands before a gilded ornate throne with red cushioned armrests, and a large backdrop behind him shows a richly coloured deity murti with multiple arms, red and white garments and yellow garlands. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge. a person in a visible-cue sense is not established by the attire alone; the man is presented as a seated-dignitary style figure with a turban, ornate gold mala and green silk drape, but his appearance is only partly distinctive, so identity is uncertain.

January 28 2005

A smiling man in an all-white embroidered sherwani-style outfit and white turban with a feather ornament stands beside an ornate gold and red throne-like chair. Behind him is a large backdrop painting of deities including Lakshmi seated on a lotus in red and gold, a deity with multiple arms, and a figure holding a veena, with a golden canopy above. The man has long dark hair and a red tilak mark. The photo appears to be from a satsang event. The man is presented with appearance cues of long swept hair and white ceremonial attire, a person candidate standing in person.

A smiling man with long dark hair stands in front of a painted backdrop showing a deity holding a discus and a chariot with white horses. He wears a white embroidered sherwani with a matching shawl draped over his arm, a white turban with a feather and gold brooch, and a small red mark on his forehead. His hands are clasped at waist level. The large painted backdrop, showing a deity holding a discus, appears behind him, and a blue draped table is visible at lower right. Appearance-based label: a person is identified by long swept hair, white turban and ceremonial white sherwani, standing as a devotee-facing presence at the event.

A photograph of a man standing beside an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head arms, set before a painted backdrop showing Ganesha and other deities. He wears a white turban with a tail, a long white embroidered sherwani-style kurta and a white shawl with fringed ends, and smiles while resting one hand on his chest. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the floor in front of the throne, and a gilded ceremonial umbrella stands above. Appearance-based label: a person, seated-throne presentation, though the visible cues are limited to white attire, turban and shawl. The backdrop depicts a deity murti of Ganesha.

A man seated on an ornate throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and pink and red flowers. He wears a cream-gold embroidered sherwani with a matching sash and dhoti, a gold necklace, and a pleated gold turban with a white feather. His bare feet rest on a red cushion, and he holds his hands at his sides. A brass lamp stand and a stone pillar appear at the left, with a painted backdrop of foliage behind. Long hair and distinctive gold and turban attire suggest a person seated in a ceremonial role.

February 09 2008