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November 14 2021

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A large printed portrait of a man seated in lotus position on a tiger-skin cloth before a gold draped backdrop with a garland hanging at the left edge. He wears a rust-red turban with a gold ornament, a rust-red robe edged with gold, multiple gold necklaces with pendant, and a bangle set; his right hand is raised in blessing. In front is a red and gold cushion decorated with a floral arrangement of yellow and blue flowers. Probable Swamiji: the portrait shows long swept-back hair, a crown-style turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing, and it is a depiction rather than a person in the room.A photograph of a life-size printed cutout of a smiling man with a moustache and beard, wearing a rust-red turban with a gold ornament, rust-red robes, gold necklaces and gold bangles, one hand raised in blessing, seated against a yellow curtain. The cutout is a printed image, not a physical person. In front of it stands a decorated altar with an ornate gold-bordered tray holding a standing deity murti wrapped in a garland of orange, red and pink flowers, surrounded by yellow and orange blossoms, with a silver puja plate in the foreground on a yellow cloth. Swamiji (probable) appears only as the printed cutout depiction, identified by appearance cues of a turban, ornate gold necklaces and robes; the cutout is a depiction.2024-11-06A life-size printed cutout of a bearded man in a maroon turban and maroon draped garment sits in a beige armchair, one hand raised in blessing and the other resting open on his lap. Layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, a multi-strand beaded necklace and a large ornate pendant adorn him. The cutout is set against gold curtains, with a tiger-striped cloth covering a low table in front. Below it, a pink silk cloth holds a pair of wooden padukas decorated with white and pink flowers and marigold petals scattered around. The printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person, and the page does not place a person at this event.2022-02-08A printed photograph or cutout of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament, wearing rust-red robes edged with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a red-and-pink flower garland. The figure sits cross-legged on a tiger-striped cloth in front of a gold satin backdrop, with one hand raised in blessing and gold bangles on the wrists. A green and gold cushion with flower offerings lies in the foreground. The appearance cues match the Swamiji description (turban, saffron-toned robes, ornate gold and rudraksha adornment), but it is a depiction on print, so the identity is an appearance-based probable match only.2024-01-12A large printed photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, wearing rust-red and gold-bordered robes, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and a red and pink flower garland. He sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin rug with a green and gold embroidered cushion and flower offering in front of him, against gold curtains.A life-size printed cutout of a seated guru in a maroon turban and matching maroon robe, wearing layered white flower garlands, a jewelled ceremonial pendant, bangles and armlets, with a raised right hand in blessing. The cutout sits in an upholstered beige armchair with a tiger-striped cushion, flanked by ornate gold-painted pillars, a deep red curtain and hanging tassels with bells. A small orange flower offering rests at the bottom of the chair.2023-01-03A large printed cutout portrait of a seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, seated on a tiger-skin cushion atop a gold-patterned red throne-like platform draped in red fabric within a white tent. The portrait wears heavy gold necklaces, a gold waist ornament, gold armbands and bracelets, and a red and white flower garland. His right hand is raised in blessing and his left rests open. In front stand a brass kalasha-style vessel with a green plant and a flower offering on a red cushion with pink flowers. Appearance-based cues: turban, rust-red robe and heavy gold ornaments; swamiji depiction label applies to the printed image, not a physical person. No physical people are visible.2019-06-23A large printed photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a tiger-skin cloth over gold cushions, in front of gold drapery, with a red-brown turban and a red-brown dhoti-style garment. He raises one hand in blessing and wears layered gold ornaments, a gold pendant, and a garland of pink, red and yellow flowers. Beneath him on the cushions sits a small red and green velvet and gold-embroidered puja cushion holding a flower-decorated object. The portrait appears to be a printed image rather than a physical person; the a person candidate is described by role and cues, identity uncertain from appearance alone.A large printed photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red robe with gold border, wearing layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant and red-and-pink flower garlands. He sits cross-legged on a tiger-print cloth with one hand raised in blessing, in front of yellow curtains. Below him on a green and gold embroidered cushion lie pink flower petals and a small offering. The image is a printed portrait or cutout displayed on a shrine-like setup, with no physical people present besides the depicted figure. A visible printed name is absent. Appearance cues include a turban, saffron-toned robes, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, but the appearance is uncertain.2024-09-12A printed photograph. The figure wears a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, a long gold beaded necklace layered with a gold pendant, multiple garlands of red, pink and yellow flowers, gold armlets and bangles, and holds one hand raised in blessing. A green brocade cushion in front holds flower petals and leaves. Yellow-gold drapery forms the backdrop. The figure has swept-back long hair and a moustache and beard, with distinctive saffron and ornate gold adornments, so this is a probable depiction of a person, identified from appearance cues only. No other people are visible.A life-size cutout portrait of a bearded man in a red-orange turban and draped robe sits cross-legged in front of an ornate gold repoussé throne backrest. He wears heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. The cutout is printed on card and is not a physical person. Below it, on a red velvet cushion, lie scattered pink petals, a small bottle of hand sanitiser and a sealed N95 mask packet, with red velvet bolsters on either side. A green and maroon garland hangs from the top of the throne. The scene suggests a COVID-era setting with protective supplies placed before the portrait.2021-06-01A life-size cardboard cutout of a seated, smiling bearded figure in an orange-brown turban with a white and gold ornament and a dark blue tilak on the forehead. The figure wears an orange-brown robe, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and is shown in a raised blessing gesture with the right hand. Yellow and maroon flower garlands hang over the cutout, and a small framed picture and marigold flowers rest on the floor in front. The cutout is set against a plain pale yellow wall beside a wooden panel. It is a printed depiction, not a living person, and the page does not place a person at this event, so the identity is uncertain.