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A photograph of a seated figure in a pink-red turban and pink-red robes, smiling, with a vertical tilak on the forehead, seated before an ornate gold throne with carved elephant-head motifs at its top. The figure is heavily decorated with a garland of white flowers with blue dotted accents, arranged in stripes of green, yellow, red and white, along with red marigold garlands and a bouquet of flowers and greenery at the lap. A red silk brocade cloth with gold patterns covers the seat. This is a decorated deity or alankaram-style display, with the seated figure shown as an ornamented presentation rather than a clearly identified person.

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A printed photograph of a smiling person seated on a golden throne with carved elephant-head motifs at the top. The person wears a red turban, a red-orange garment, and a vermilion dot on the forehead. Heavy garlands of white flowers studded with blue beads, alternating green, yellow and red bands, and a red-and-white flower garland drape the arms and chest. A brass tray holds a red cloth bundle and green leaves in front. Because this is a photograph of a printed image, the seated figure is depicted rather than physically present. The appearance cues of the figure (red turban, saffron-toned ornate garments, garlands, golden throne) are compatible with a person depiction, though the identity is uncertain.A cardboard or printed cutout standing figure of a smiling person in an orange and saffron turban and saffron ceremonial dress, wearing a rudraksha mala, a white and yellow flower garland, multicolour flower garlands with red and white blooms, and ornate gold chain and pendant. Bangles on the upper arms and wrists. A red bindi on the forehead. The figure stands against a golden wall. Because the figure is a depiction rather than a living person, there are no physical people present. Swamiji (probable): the saffron and orange robes, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace match the page's claim, shown here as a standing cutout.2024-12-29A smiling person seated on a tiger-skin covered throne in front of a pink and white draped backdrop. They wear a maroon turban decorated with yellow and red flowers, large red rose garlands and green leaf garlands across the chest, a pearl necklace, and orange-red robes with gold-edged borders. A jewelled staff or sceptre with a decorative tip rests before the throne, and a round ornate object sits at the bottom edge. The scene suggests a festive honouring at a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. a person is not indicated on this page, so the seated figure is described by role only.A large printed cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe sits on a gold ornate throne with a red velvet seat cushion. He wears a yellow and white marigold garland, rudraksha beads, red bangles and a red bindi, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a trident. Rose petals lie on the velvet seat. Behind the throne are a red backdrop and a decorated deity murti, with a brass lamp stand on the left. The figure is a printed depiction, not a physical person in the room, and appears to be a cutout display rather than a live individual.A life-size cutout standee of a smiling man in an orange-red turban with a red bindi, wearing orange-red robes with gold borders and a yellow shawl draped over one arm. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, a ceremonial gold pendant, armlets of rudraksha beads, and a long garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red and white flowers. The printed figure stands against a gold-coloured wall. Swamiji (probable) is depicted here through a printed cutout, with a turban, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold pendant as the qualifying cues.2025-07-02A life-size printed cutout of a smiling man stands against a golden wall. He wears an orange-and-yellow turban, a red bindi, orange and yellow silk garments, and layered garlands of white flowers and red-and-yellow blooms. Multiple rudraksha malas hang across his chest and arms, with a gold pendant necklace. The figure is a flat printed image rather than a physical person in the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears as a depiction, identified by the turban, rudraksha malas, saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial garlands.2024-02-11A photograph of a life-size cutout or standee of a seated figure against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a red and gold patterned turban with a gold chain ornament across it, a gold-and-red dhoti-style garment, and is draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses and marigolds. Gold bangles, a gold pendant necklace with rudraksha-style beads and green stones are visible. The figure raises one hand in blessing and holds a pink flower stem. Yellow and red flowers are arranged at the base. No physical people are present in the scene; the figure is a printed depiction on a standee and cannot be identified from appearance. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: a rich red turban, ornate gold jewellery and garlanded ceremonial dress.2024-09-21A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne carved with elephant heads and floral scrollwork, set in a courtyard with palm trees. The person wears a red-orange turban, an orange-red robe, and multiple garlands of yellow marigolds with green leaves and pink flower accents. Pink flower petals are scattered on the wooden platform. In the foreground stands a polished brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, and a brass pot sits beside it. The figure has a tilao on the forehead and a hand raised in blessing. Appearance cues include the turban and saffron-toned robe, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a seated devotee-recipient of honours.2022-12-19A life-size standing cardboard cutout of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, wearing orange and yellow saffron robes, rudraksha mala, a silver necklace and layered garlands of yellow marigolds and red-white flowers. Beside it, a seated woman in a dark red headdress and matching garlands sits on a white plastic chair, and a brass oil lamp stands on the floor against a golden wall. Swamiji (probable) is depicted by this cutout, identified by the turban, orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands.2024-09-30A seated figure on an ornate silver throne carved with elephant heads and floral scrolls, draped in yellow and white jasmine garlands with green leaf accents and a pink flower garland hanging over the tiger-print cushion. The figure wears a red-pink turban with a red bindi, a pink garment and red bangles, with hands raised in greeting. In front, a brass plate holds a yellow and pink flower-ringed stone lingam with two rudraksha-like beads, beside leaf plates of sweets and savoury snacks. Gold bells hang from red drapery behind. a person: the turban, ornate silver throne and garlanded seat suggest the honoured teacher at a Jayanthi celebration, though the face is partly obscured and not confidently discernible. The lingam appears to be part of the puja offering.2022-12-19A life-size cardboard cutout of a smiling figure in a red and gold turban and red robes, draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and red rose garlands, holding a pink rose and raising one hand in blessing. Ornate gold necklaces, green beaded malas and earrings adorn the figure. The cutout sits in a seated pose against a gold-leaf wall, with a small arrangement of loose flowers laid on a dark patterned cloth in front. A partial view of a person's arm wearing orange beaded bracelets appears at the left edge. This is a printed photo cutout, not a live person.2024-09-13A life-size cutout figure of a seated guru, printed on flat board, stands against a gold-painted wall beside a pipe. The figure wears a red-and-maroon turban with a green leaf sprig, a red robe, gold jewellery and a bindi, and holds a pink flower in one hand while the other is raised in blessing. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses hang from its neck. It sits on a purple brocade-draped table with a yellow and red flower arrangement at its base. No physical people are visible in the scene.2024-03-10