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A seated man in a grey-silver turban with a red tilak on his forehead smiles broadly in front of a microphone on a stand. He wears an ornate purple and blue embroidered sherwani with sequined detailing, a long grey-silver shawl draped over one shoulder, and a heavy gold necklace of barrel-shaped beads with a central gold pendant. Layered garlands of white jasmine and purple and red flowers hang around his neck and lap. Behind him is an elaborate gold-embossed throne backdrop with floral and scrollwork patterns.

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A man seated before an ornate gold-embossed throne backdrop, wearing a pale grey-white turban, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a richly embroidered multicoloured sherwani with sequin and floral patterns. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace with a central gold pendant, and long white, purple and red flower garlands drape over his shoulders and chest. A pale grey shawl falls over one arm. He appears to be speaking. Appearance cues such as long swept-back hair, turban, ornate clothing, gold necklace and garlands are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated and speaking, though his face is not used for identification.2010-01-01A seated man in a turban and an ornate jewel-embellished pink and blue embroidered garment, wearing a long gold necklace of large beads and a thick garland of white jasmine with red and purple flowers. A red bindi is on his forehead and a grey shawl drapes over one shoulder. He sits before a large gold repoussé backdrop with floral and foliate relief patterns. He smiles and gazes upward. Swamiji (probable): long hair, a turban, ornate embroidered clothing and multiple gold and floral adornments, seated on a throne-like setting.2010-01-01A seated man in a pale grey turban with a red bindi sits before an ornate gold relief backdrop. He wears an elaborately embroidered purple and blue robe with sequin and thread work, a long grey shawl draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold necklace with a central pendant, and thick garlands of white jasmine with purple and red flower accents. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate clothing and gold necklace with ceremonial garlands, seated in a throne-like setting, appears as a seated presenter at a formal event. Watermarked photo label omitted.2010-01-01A man seated and speaking into a microphone, raising one hand in an expressive gesture. He wears a light grey turban, a red bindi on his forehead, and an ornate multicoloured embroidered silk kurta with blue, pink and red tones. Heavy white and purple flower garlands and a gold necklace with large gold beads and a central pendant hang on his chest. Behind him is a large ornate gold-leaf backdrop with carved floral scrollwork and a circular medallion. The scene suggests a satsang discourse. One person is visible.2010-01-01A seated man in a grey silk turban with a red bindi and a long dark ponytail sits before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears a purple and blue embroidered sherwani with sequin detailing, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, and two long garlands of white jasmine with purple and red flowers. A grey shawl drapes over his shoulder, and a microphone stands beside him as he smiles and looks upward. Swamiji (probable): the appearance is consistent with a satsang speaker wearing a turban, long hair, ornate clothing and gold necklace.2010-01-01A smiling man sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gold panels and a lion-headed armrest. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, a shimmering pink and blue embroidered sherwani, a long multi-strand gold necklace and a garland of white flowers with red, purple and green accents. Behind him, a figure in orange robes is partly visible at the right edge, and a white-clad person appears further right.2010-01-01A smiling man in a close-up photograph wears a pale silver-grey turban with a small red tilak mark on his forehead. Long dark hair falls behind his shoulders. He wears a pink and lavender embroidered kurta with blue and green beadwork and a stack of gold beaded necklaces, plus white and red-and-purple flower garlands draped over his shoulders. Behind him is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with swirling floral and scroll patterns. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate embroidered clothing and gold necklaces are cues for the figure, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-01-01A smiling man stands before a gold-carved throne-like backdrop against a deep blue curtain. He wears a white turban with a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair falling behind, and a pink-and-blue embroidered sherwani with a white shawl over his shoulder. Around his neck are a long white and purple flower garland with red accents and a heavy gold bead necklace. His right hand is raised in a blessing-like gesture while his left hand rests at his side. No other people are visible.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved golden backrest showing a deity relief, and golden lion-head armrest finials. He wears a pale cream turban with a red bindi on his forehead, a long dark-hair style, a shimmering purple and blue embroidered sherwani-style kurta, and a long white and red-purple garland with a heavy gold necklace. He rests one hand on the armrest and smiles. Behind him, two women in orange and red saris stand with hands together, and a microphone sits at the lower left. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with clear cues: long swept hair, turban, ornate clothing, garland and gold necklace.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a pale silver-cream textured turban and a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He wears a pink-and-blue embroidered kurta with gold ceremonial beaded necklaces and layered garlands of white, red and purple flowers. A richly embossed gold backdrop with floral and scroll motifs fills the background. Appearance-based cues (long swept hair, turban, ornate garlands and gold ornaments) present a person in person, and he is the only person visible.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a smiling man in a pale silver-grey turban with a small red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair falling behind his shoulders, wearing a pink and blue embroidered ceremonial garment with sequin and bead work and layered white and red-and-purple flower garlands over gold rudraksha-style beads. Behind him is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with floral and scroll patterns.2010-01-01Close photo of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a pale silver-grey turban and a red bindi. He wears a pink and purple embroidered kurta with blue and gold sequin detailing, and a layered garland of white flowers, red roses and purple blossoms with heavy gold bead necklaces. Behind him is ornate gold repoussé metalwork with scrolls and a central bird motif. Appearance cues are a turban, long hair, embroidered ceremonial dress and gold necklaces, but the face alone does not establish identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2010-01-01