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A photograph of a seated figure on a red velvet and gold-framed throne against a gold wall, wearing an ornate gold crown with jewels over an orange and purple turban, an orange and purple silk shawl, a gold and jewelled necklace, and long rudraksha malas. Long white and red-and-yellow marigold garlands drape the throne, and the figure smiles with hands raised. In front on the marble floor sits a brass Shiva lingam-style object draped in a yellow cloth with a rudraksha mala, framed by a brass base, while a silver-clad cabinet and a steel pot appear nearby. The figure's identity is appearance-based and uncertain; the presentation includes a crown, turban, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha malas, so the label is recorded as a probable in-person candidate.

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A photograph of a seated person on a deep maroon velvet throne-like seat with a navy velvet skirt below, decorated with a yellow marigold garland. The person wears a maroon and gold turban with a jeweled ornament, a gold and red ornate necklace, and a brocade maroon and gold saree, with garlands of white jasmine and pink and red flowers draped over the shoulders and lap. A gilded carved backdrop and a golden figure stand behind. a person: the appearance cues are a turban and ceremonial gold necklace in a ceremonial seated setting, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so this is only a probable candidate. One physical person is visible.A photograph of a smiling person seated on a gold-framed throne with a deep red velvet seat, decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange blooms and red and yellow flower garlands. The person wears a magenta turban with a silver ornamental brooch, a magenta and purple silk garment with gold border, and layered gold necklaces with a pendant. Green fabric decoration covers the base of the throne. Behind, gilded carved panels and a figure statue are visible.A photograph of a smiling woman seated on a dark red velvet throne-like seat in front of an ornate silver-framed backdrop edged with red and white and yellow flower garlands. She wears a bronze-gold turban with a jeweled ornament, a red and gold silk sari, multiple rudraksha malas, white jasmine garlands and a thick yellow marigold garland, plus gold temple jewellery. Red rose petals and roses lie at her feet, and a golden figure stands at the left edge.A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed throne with a maroon velvet cushion, adorned with white and yellow garlands and red flowers. The figure wears an orange-and-gold turban, a maroon silk garment with gold border, and a gold-bordered orange shawl. A pink flower and green leaves rest near a large golden kalasha-like pot wrapped in a maroon cloth and garlanded with jasmine. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. A string of blue fairy lights and a tilted brass-colored pipe appear at the left. The figure is smiling and wears a white tilak mark on the forehead, consistent with a ceremonial setting. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, shawl and garlands, with the throne and worship arrangement as context.A seated man in saffron-orange robes receives a golden crown placed on his head by his own raised hands, eyes closed and smiling. He wears layered white and red-green flower garlands and a long orange-brown rudraksha-style bead necklace with a red bindi. Behind him a large ornate gold throne back is decorated with red roses, green leaves and yellow marigolds, and the gold-carved seat stands on a gold base with scattered petals. The scene reads as a formal crowning or installation ceremony.2012-04-30A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold lion-armrest throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange headwrap, rust-red dhoti-style robe, gold necklace and a long white-and-red flower garland, with gold bangles on his wrist. To his right stands a decorated deity murti draped in orange silk and covered in multicoloured garlands and flower ornaments, with brass oil lamps and metal plates of offerings on the floor. The setting is a temple hall with painted pillars and a red patterned carpet. Visible appearance cues include a headwrap, rudraksha-style ornament and gold jewellery, so this may be a person seated in his peetha during a darshan or satsang, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-11-17A photograph inside a temple-style hall shows a man seated on an ornate gold lion-armed throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange head wrap, reddish-brown robe and a white and multicolour flower garland with gold ornaments on his wrists. A gilded footstool and a brass lamp stand nearby. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and sits on a golden orange-draped seat in front of a gold-framed niche with magenta drapery. Plates of food offerings are arranged on the floor, with a red patterned carpet beneath. The man appears to be a person based on the saffron head wrap, rudraksha-style adornments and the garlanded throne setting, but the appearance is only partly visible, so the identification is uncertain.2013-11-17A man seated on an ornate gilded throne backed by a carved golden arch, flanked by two golden lion figures. He wears a maroon cap with a gold band and a red-and-gold ceremonial cloth, with a large red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles. He holds a slender staff or sceptre in one hand and rests the other on the armrest. Behind him are a wooden panelled door and painted deity murtis, one with a crown and trident-like weapon. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a crown-style cap and ornate ceremonial garments with a gold necklace, matching the page's claim, though the appearance cue is moderate.2013-11-17A smiling person seated cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat at a temple altar, wearing a maroon turban with a white emblem, a brown and gold embroidered garment with an ornate beaded collar, and multiple garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds draped over the shoulders and lap. Red velvet bolsters rest beside the seat. Behind and to the sides are decorated deity murti, including a figure in pink and red garlands on the right, and a female figure with a crown and garlands on the left. Incense smoke rises in the lower left, and the setting is a richly ornamented shrine with silver and gold metalwork.November 11 20132013-11-11A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with lion-armrest figures, wearing a maroon head wrap with a gold band and a small red bindi, a maroon and gold-bordered cloth, a long red-and-white flower garland with gold ornaments, a gold necklace, and bangles. Behind him is a wooden panelled door and painted deity figures with raised hands, one holding a trident-like object. a person: the seated man wears a head wrap, layered gold and rudraksha-style ornaments, and a maroon cloth, and sits on a throne with a garland; these cues are consistent with the page's identification. Red velvet cushions cover the throne seat and footrest.2013-11-17A seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests and a red velvet cushion with tiger-stripe pattern. He wears a maroon-brown cloth draped over the body, a maroon turban-style headpiece with an orange band and a silver emblem, and multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red-and-orange flowers. Gold bangles adorn his wrists and he rests his hands on his knee. A red steel tumbler sits at the left edge, and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. a person appearance cues include the ornate ceremonial garlands and gold jewellery on a throne, with the role of a seated honoured guest.2013-11-17