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A bearded man seated on a decorated palanquin or throne smiles broadly while wearing a red and black turban topped with an ornate gold crown. He has a red tilak on his forehead and heavy gold beaded necklaces layered over white flower garlands. He wears a brown robe and leopard-print cloth on his lap. Behind him are sparkling jeweled and embroidered panels, a silver rod or staff, and dense white, yellow and purple flowers.

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A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate decorated throne during a procession, surrounded by flowers and sparkling embellished fabric. He wears a gold crown-style headpiece over a red turban, with a red tilak mark on his forehead, a white flower garland, layered heavy gold beaded necklaces, a brown shawl and a leopard-print cloth over his lap. A bangle is visible on his wrist and a silver pole stands at the right edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on the distinctive ornate crown, turban, gold necklaces and ceremonial garlands seated on a throne.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Close-up photo of a bearded man smiling broadly, seated amid yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves. He wears an ornate gold crown with a crescent moon ornament over a red turban, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and layered heavy gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant over a red garment, plus white jasmine garlands. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair under the turban, a crown, and ornate gold necklaces with a red garment fit the candidate's presentation, so the figure is labelled as the probable Swamiji seated in person.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A bearded man in a red-maroon shawl sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne, facing right and smiling. He wears a gold ornate crown over a red turban with long dark hair, a white jasmine garland over his chest and multiple layers of gold beaded necklaces, plus gold bracelets and an earring. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow marigold and purple flower garlands with a jewelled silver-and-green panel. His right hand rests open on the cushion. Adornment and flower decoration suggest a festive ceremonial setting.2016-12-09A decorated procession vehicle with a seated figure in a red and gold turban and crown, wearing a dark red robe, layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and white and pink flower garlands. Behind him are walls of yellow, purple, white and pink marigold and flower garlands, and gold lions flank the seat. A silver trident stands at the right edge. The figure appears to be a probable Swamiji seated on a throne in a procession, with long dark hair, a crown or turban, saffron-red clothing and rudraksha malas as the qualifying cues.2016-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copies