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A long-haired man with a red bindi and a gold bead necklace sits on an ornate golden throne draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, smiling broadly while wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. Facing him, a man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with both hands extended to offer a small object, a wrapped gift or pouch with a round orange-and-yellow image. Behind them are a silver kalasha-style pedestal lamp and a silver ornament with a bird finial, flower-decorated backdrop in purple, yellow and red, and a golden panel.

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A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, a gold ceremonial necklace and a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl sits on a gold throne before a backdrop of yellow and red flower garlands. He smiles while receiving a small glass award from a standing man in a white kurta and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. A silver oil lamp with a rooster-topped stand is at right. The seated man matches the page's Swamiji cues (long hair, gold ceremonial necklace, white and gold clothing), so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2010-01-01A seated figure in white and gold clothing with long dark hair, a gold-bead necklace, and a gold-bordered white shawl receives an object from a standing man in a white kurta, both smiling. They are on a gilded throne with cream cushioned armrests, in front of a backdrop of yellow flower petals edged with white, purple and red garland patterns and a gold frame. Flower garlands drape the throne, and a silver bird finial and a small framed picture stand nearby. The setting is a stage under a tent, with a microphone at left.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne framed by garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The seated person has long dark hair and wears a white and gold-bordered garment with a gold bead necklace, smiling and holding a small wooden plaque with a framed portrait. A man in an all-white kurta bends low with hands joined in reverence, touching the seated person's feet/hand as a gesture of honour. A silver lamp stand with a bird finial stands at right against a yellow floral backdrop, with white flower offerings on the dais in front.2010-01-01Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, in front of a golden bull statue and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers draped over a teal fabric backdrop. The seated man wears a white dhoti and shawl with a bare upper body, long dark hair, a red tilak, a gold multi-strand necklace and gold armbands, and holds a gold-tipped scepter. In the left foreground a shaven-headed man in an orange robe and gold necklace faces him. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with long swept hair, gold ceremonial necklace and gold-decorated throne as cues; seated as a central figure receiving attention during a satsang-style gathering.2010-11-14A photograph of two men clasping hands on an ornate stage decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and purple and gold carved panels. The man on the left sits on a golden throne in white robes with a gold border and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, smiling warmly. The man on the right stands in a white kurta and white dhoti with an orange-and-white bead mala around his neck, smiling as he greets him. A silver kalasha-style finial and a golden lion-shaped armrest frame the scene, and a microphone stands nearby.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a white cloth draped over his shoulders, gold bead necklaces and an armlet, with a red dot and white tilak on his forehead, smiling as he raises his right hand to touch the head of a man in a white shirt with a red cord, who is seen from behind. Behind them a gilded golden throne and an arrangement of orange, yellow and white flowers.2010-12-06A photograph at a satsang: a seated man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a white dhoti-style wrap, wears a heavy gold bead necklace and a gold armlet shaped like a serpent, with a horizontal white-and-red tilak on his forehead. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red upholstery. Beside him, a devotee in a white shirt raises both palms in greeting. Behind them stand a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a garland of orange, red and pink flowers against a dark blue drape.2010-12-06A seated man in a cream-white dhoti and wrap sits on an ornate golden and red throne with a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a long rudraksha mala and rudraksha bracelets on his upper arm and wrist, with long dark hair and white forehead markings. He gestures with his right hand while speaking and smiles. In front of him, a man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels with his palms pressed together in a gesture of respect. A red tray with a folded orange cloth, fruit and small items sits at the lower left. Behind them, people stand near a window. Appearance-based probable candidate: a person, seated on the throne, is the central figure; the kneeling devotee is a devotee in white clothes.2012-04-15A seated man with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wearing a cream ceremonial garment and layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold armband, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He smiles while extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt with a red collar who leans forward with his head bowed and palms raised. Behind them is a backdrop of orange, yellow and white flowers. The seated man shows the appearance-based cues of a probable Swamiji, including long hair, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial dress, while the page indicates his presence.2010-12-06A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak with red kumkum on his forehead smiles broadly while touching the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt who leans in close from the lower right. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Behind him is a throne-like gilded backdrop decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands, and a white and blue wheel-patterned decorative panel stands at the right. The scene appears to be a ceremonial blessing at an outdoor event. Appearance-based cues: Swamiji (probable), a seated figure receiving honour, with long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace visible.2009-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a red cushion inside an ornate gold throne with carved floral scrollwork. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a long necklace of large gold beads, and a gold armlet. He holds a gold trident-topped staff in his right hand and raises his left hand in a gesture of teaching. Behind the throne are a gilded elephant-head form, draped teal and orange fabrics, and garlands of red and yellow flowers. a person: the figure matches the page's description of the speaker, and the throne, gold trident staff and gold beaded necklace are consistent with the a person depictions, though the match is based on appearance cues alone.2010-11-14December 06 20102010-12-06