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A smiling man seated in front of an ornate gold-embossed backdrop, wearing a light grey turban with a red bindi, a multicoloured embroidered sherwani with sequins in pinks, blues and greens, and layered white jasmine garlands with red, purple and green accents. He wears a heavy gold rudraksha-style necklace, and his hands are clasped in his lap near a microphone on a stand. The seated figure is the only physical person visible.

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A smiling man wearing a pale grey-white turban with a red bindi on his forehead sits before an ornate gold-leaf backdrop. He wears a jewel-embroidered pink and purple robe with blue beadwork, layered with a white jasmine garland accented with red and purple flowers and a long gold bead necklace. A microphone on a stand is in front of him. Only one person is present.2010-01-01A smiling man in a light grey turban with a small red bindi sits before a golden ornate backdrop at a microphone. He wears a purple and blue embroidered jacket with a white and purple flower garland and a long gold bead necklace. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, grey turban, ornate embroidered attire and gold bead necklace suggest the swamiji of the satsang, seated in discourse.2010-01-01A seated man on a gold-embossed throne with ornate repousse backrest speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white turban with a small red bindi, a pink-lilac embellished sherwani with beadwork, and a long garland of white flowers with red, green and purple ribbons, plus a heavy gold necklace with a pendant. His hands are folded in front of him and he smiles. The image is a photo of a discourse setting; the on-page caption places the speaker as the Swamiji, but the appearance cues (turban, long hair, ornate ceremonial dress) are consistent with a probable identity, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2010-01-01A seated man in a pale grey turban with a red bindi and a long fabric wrap over one shoulder, wearing an ornate purple-pink embroidered sherwani with sequins. He wears a heavy gold temple-style necklace and multiple white jasmine garlands with red and purple flowers. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles in front of a microphone, with a gilded repoussé backdrop behind him.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork panels, speaking into a stand microphone on a stage. He wears a light grey turban, a red bindi, an embroidered purple and blue jewel-patterned robe, a long multi-strand gold necklace, and a garland of white flowers with red and green accents. A sheer grey shawl drapes over his shoulder. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he smiles. Ornate gold on the throne and dark backdrop complete the scene. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-free ceremonial look here is identified by his long hair, ornate robe, gold necklace and garland seated on a throne, which are the appearance cues for the probable label.2010-01-01A smiling man in a pale grey-white turban with a red tilak on his forehead sits before an ornate gold-leaf carved backdrop, speaking into a microphone on a stand at right. He wears a shimmering purple and pink embroidered jacket with beadwork, layered with white jasmine garlands accented with red and purple flowers and long gold bead malas. A thin cream shawl hangs over his shoulder. Presentation cues match the Swamiji description: swept-back long hair, turban, ornate clothing and multiple gold malas, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate seated in person. The scene is a satsang-style discourse.2010-01-01A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with intricate repoussé carvings behind him, speaking into a microphone on a gooseneck stand. He wears a pale grey turban with a red bindi on his forehead, a long ornate purple and silver embroidered tunic, and a gold ceremonial necklace. A thick white flower garland with red, purple and green accents hangs around his neck, and a light grey shawl drapes over one arm. The photo is taken from the front at close range. One physical person is visible.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural gilt panels. He wears a grey-white turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a purple and blue embroidered sherwani with sequined detailing, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. He is draped with a long garland of white jasmine with bands of red, green and purple flowers, and his hands rest on the armrests. The throne and garland mark a formal satsang setting.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and foliate relief, speaking into a gooseneck microphone at a satsang. He wears a white turban with a small red bindi, a multicoloured embroidered silk robe with a long white and red garland, and a heavy gold necklace with a central pendant. A grey shawl drapes over his right arm. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair falling past the shoulders, a turban, ornate robes and a gold necklace, seated on a throne in a discourse setting; the depicted person is identified by appearance cues only.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a large repoussé backrest, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a pale pink turban, a red bindi, a long pink-and-purple embellished tunic with sequin-like detailing over a cream shawl, a heavy gold necklace, and a garland of white flowers interspersed with red, purple and green blossoms. Dark blue drapes form the backdrop. The man is smiling broadly.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-footed arms and a gilded floral backrest, smiling and looking upward toward the left. He wears a light grey turban with a small red bindi, a long flowing jacket in purple, pink and blue with sequined embroidery, and a gold necklace. A white and purple floral garland with red and green accents hangs around his neck. A microphone on a stand is to his right, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-01-01A smiling man seated at a microphone in front of a large gold ornate throne or chair with carved floral motifs. He wears a white textured turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, and a multicoloured embroidered silk kurta with sequins and blue, pink and purple tones. Heavy white and purple jasmine garlands with red flowers and green leaves hang around his neck over a long strand of large gold beads. A dark blue curtain forms the background. Swamiji (probable): the long swept hair, white turban, ornate clothing and multiple garlands match the presentation cues associated with the event page, though the identification rests on appearance alone.2010-01-01