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A man with long dark hair stands with palms pressed together at his face in namaste, eyes closed. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl with gold border, and a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large central pendant and gold bangles. Behind him is an ornate gold throne-back with carved floral motifs and a circular emblem, framed by a semicircular arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, and a red fabric-covered seat. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long hair, gold necklaces and white ceremonial clothing; he is seen in prayer before the decorated throne.

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January 01 20092009-01-01December 21 20102010-12-21A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. He wears a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Behind the throne a white tent canopy and a large floral arch frame the scene; a gold ornamental umbrella hangs above. At the lower left and right edges, a person in orange robes and seated devotees are partly visible. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2009-01-01A man seated on a red throne with a gold-embossed back, framed by garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed. He wears a white dhoti-style wrap over one shoulder and a heavy gold bead necklace with a large pendant. An orange cloth lies at the lower right. He appears to be in the midst of a teaching or meditation session. Based on his appearance, this may be a person, seated in a ceremonial role, though the identification is uncertain.2010-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated before a richly decorated backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands with green leaves and a gilded silver arch. He wears a white turban with a red bindi, a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment with a shawl, and a heavy gold beaded necklace. He presses his palms together in anjali with eyes closed, and a microphone stands before him. The page excerpt mentions a Thiruvannamalai celebration, and the scene has the appearance of the page's Swamiji candidate with visible turban, gold necklace and white attire, so identity is probable. Only one physical person is visible.2010-12-29A photograph of a man with long dark hair seated before a large floral backdrop of concentric arcs of marigolds and white blossoms in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears a thick gold ceremonial necklace of ornate bead-like pieces, a bare-chested upper body draped in a yellow-orange saffron shawl, and a red kumkum dot with white vibhuti on his forehead. His eyes are closed and his palms are pressed together in anjali mudra, a gesture of devotion and greeting. The single person shown is seated in a satsang or darshan setting. The visible cues of long hair, saffron-yellow shawl and gold ornaments are consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label, so this is recorded as in_person.2010-12-23A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a white garment with thin gold stripes, a gold-bordered shawl draped over one shoulder, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with ornamental pendants. He sits on a golden throne with cushions, in front of a backdrop densely decorated with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and honoured on a throne in a flower-decorated hall, with long hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered shawl as cues.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne backed by a garland of marigolds, white jasmine and red and purple flowers. He wears a flowing white dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold bead necklace, and sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Orange towels and a red velvet cushion rest beside him, and a dark curtain edges the left of the frame.2010-12-21A photograph of a man seated on a gold-carved throne decorated with a dense garland arch of yellow, white, red, and magenta flowers. He sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, in front of a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold shawl draped over one shoulder, a thick gold necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead, with long dark hair. A gold lion-faced armrest flanks each side, and a gold trident is visible at upper left against a patterned backdrop. A person in the scene matches Swamiji's appearance, with long hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered shawl, so the identification is probable. He is the only person visible.2010-01-01December 06 20102010-12-06A man with his hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, standing before an ornate golden throne-like backdrop with carved floral and figural relief. He wears a white sleeveless embroidered kurta over white clothing, a thin gold chain, a gold snake-form armlet, and a small bindi-like mark on his forehead. His hair is swept back and damp-looking. Behind him are red and gold temple-style carvings.2011-02-05A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, eyes closed, palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a saffron-yellow dhoti-style wrap and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with ornaments. Behind him is a gilded arched throne back (peetha) framed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a dark blue curtain behind. Blurred heads of audience members are visible at the bottom edge, and a small lamp glows at the right. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by the saffron wrap, long hair, and ornate gold necklace.2010-12-23