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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold ornament. He holds a large gold trident (trishul) upright in front of his face with both hands. A red bindi is visible on his forehead. Behind him stands a tall brass lamp stand, a white bolster rests on a white ledge, and a framed picture hangs at upper left. On the right is a tray of oranges and limes and a water bottle on an orange cloth. At left sits a white statue of a seated figure in red-orange robes with a garland, hands raised. Several people's heads and raised hands are in the foreground. The white wall is plain.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace, holding a small gold trident in his right hand. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and a broad smile. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned chair in front of a framed portrait garlanded with red flowers, flanked by tall brass lamp stands and white bolsters. On a side table to his right is a brass tray of oranges and a stack of newspapers. The white wall and plain floor make up the rest of the room. No other people are visible.A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned chair before a stone-block wall, smiling as he holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial. He wears a long string of gold beads around his neck, a red tilak on his forehead, and has long dark hair. A microphone on a stand is near him. In the foreground, the backs of heads of seated listeners are visible, and a silver tray with offerings sits at the left edge.2010-09-23June 28 20082008-06-28 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a gold bead necklace holds up a silver trident, smiling as he speaks into a microphone. He sits on an orange-cushioned chair before a rough stone wall. To the left, a decorated altar holds two gilded figures in orange and yellow garments with red flower garlands, and a silver bowl sits on rose petals. Seated devotees in the foreground have their backs to the camera. a person is the speaker, shown in discourse with a trident and rudraksha-style gold bead mala.2010-09-23A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a bare shoulder, long swept-back dark hair, white and red forehead markings, and a long beaded rudraksha mala. He smiles while raising a tall silver trident with a crystal-like finial in his right hand. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. On the left, a large orange-turbaned portrait banner shows a smiling face with a red bindi.2012-07-05A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi and white vertical marks on his forehead sits before an ornate gold-carved throne. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder and a long dark rudraksha mala. He holds a gold trident-topped staff with both hands, close to the camera. A red cushioned backdrop is behind him.A seated man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver trident upright while speaking into a clip-on microphone in front of a wall of rough-cut stone slabs. He wears a long dark swept-back hair, a sandalwood mark on his forehead, and a heavy necklace of golden beads over an orange shawl. Beside him on the left stand two small deity figures, one in orange with a yellow turban, with rose petals scattered on a draped table and a silver bowl. Blurred heads of listeners appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha-style golden bead necklace and a trident, seated on a throne-like chair, in the role of teacher giving a discourse.2010-09-23A seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned backrest. He has long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, smiles with eyes half-closed, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a gold trident-topped staff. A potted palm and a lilac draped backdrop sit to the left, with gold ornaments at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable) is the central seated figure, identified by saffron robes, rudraksha mala, long hair and throne seating; the page lists a discourse on spiritual healing.2010-09-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes speaks to an audience at a discourse. He wears a long dark hair swept back, a red bindi, and a multi-strand gold bead necklace, and holds a silver ceremonial sceptre in one raised hand while gesturing with the other. A small ceremonial microphone is near his mouth. He sits on an orange cushioned seat before a wall of irregular stone slabs. At left stand decorated deity murti figures in orange and gold, with a brass plate of flower petals and an oil lamp in front. Blurred heads of listeners are visible in the lower foreground. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and gold bead necklace; the speaker is shown teaching the audience.2010-09-23A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron wrap over his bare shoulder and a long necklace of brown rudraksha beads. He has a white vertical forehead mark and a red bindi, and holds a small gold trident in his right hand while gazing to one side. Behind him hang white drapes and a patterned fabric. The person's long hair, saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and trident fit the appearance-based cues, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji candidate seated in a ceremonial setting.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange cushioned seat, smiling and holding a long wooden staff over his shoulder. He wears an orange robe and a red inner garment, with a heavy gold-bead necklace and a microphone clipped near his chest. Stone-slab walls form the backdrop. To the left, a decorated figure in orange and gold stands beside floral offerings on a silver tray. Blurred heads of seated audience members occupy the lower foreground. Appearance-based cues (long swept-back hair, orange robes, gold bead necklace, staff) match the page's Swamiji label, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in person.2010-09-23A smiling man with swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet back. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads. He holds a golden trident-topped staff in his right hand, resting his left hand on his lap. The background shows a grey marbled wall. This is a photograph of one person seated on a throne. a person is shown in an ornate chair with orange clothing, rudraksha mala and a golden trident, matching the page's a person cues.