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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe on an ornate silver throne with carved peacock-like motifs, wearing a black turban, a pink-and-white flower garland, heavy gold beaded necklaces and a red tilak on his forehead; his eyes are closed and he is smiling. A leopard-print cushion lies beside him. In front, a person with a shaved-looking head and bare back, wearing an orange wrap, holds his hands and performs a ritual gesture, with rudraksha beads on the wrist and neck. Colourful painted panels stand in the background. Possible initiation or blessing moment; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by the turban, garlands and throne cues.

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April 04 20182018-04-04April 04 20182018-04-04A photo of a seated man with a black turban and a red tilak mark on his forehead, wearing a rust-red robe, a long garland of white and pink flowers, a heavy gold bead necklace and gold armlets. He sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate silver throne backdrop, eyes closed and smiling. A younger person with an orange-and-red shawl, hair in a bun, bare-backed and wearing rudraksha beads, faces him and offers a red rudraksha mala with both hands. a person is the seated figure with the turban, gold necklace and garland, receiving the offering, and the person in orange is a devotee. Two people are visible.2018-04-20 +1 copiesApril 04 20182018-04-04A seated man in a dark turban with a rudraksha band and a white and red forehead mark holds a silver trident in his left hand. He wears a rust-orange garment, long gold beaded necklaces, a gold pendant, and a pink and white flower garland. He sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate silver embossed backdrop, giving a ceremonial darshan setting. a person appears here, seated in ceremonial dress with a trident and rudraksha cues.2017-05-31April 04 20182018-04-04 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne with lion-carved armrests and leopard-print cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments, a rust-orange robe with gold border, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold bangles on his upper arms. Both hands are open in an expressive gesture. Behind him is a large silver-embossed ornate backdrop and gold pillars, with a small lamp on a side table at right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in discourse.2017-10-07A seated man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests, draped in a yellow and white marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, smiling as he speaks into a microphone. Beside him to the left, a woman in a maroon sari with gold hair ornaments and jewellery sits on a smaller silver chair facing him. Behind them is a decorated backdrop of silver carvings, gold and green panels and a peacock-like motif, with a silver tray holding small cups and a silver stand nearby.2017-10-19November 19 20172017-11-19April 20 20182018-04-20 +1 copiesA photograph of two people seated on ornate silver thrones in front of a gold-carved backdrop with elephant and lion reliefs, at what appears to be a stage talk. On the left, a woman in a rust-orange sari with a dark rudraksha mala and a white beaded necklace, a red bindi and a hair ornament, holds a handheld microphone and smiles. On the right, a bearded man in an orange turban and orange saffron robes, adorned with gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, sits barefoot on a leopard-print cushioned throne, gesturing and smiling. A standing microphone is at the right edge. Two seated people are visible, and the page indicates an 'Ask The Avatar' session, but the man's appearance alone is not enough to assert his identity.2017-10-08A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, hands joined in namaskar and a smile on his face. He wears rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists and a gold pendant necklace. A microphone stands beside him. Behind him is an elaborately carved silver backdrop, and garlands of yellow and red flowers frame the stage. A small framed portrait sits on a silver side table at left, and a silver staff stands near the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person with long hair beneath the turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments.2017-10-19