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A man seated on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and jasmine garlands in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. He wears a cream turban with a red tilak, a peach-coloured embroidered sherwani with a golden necklace, and an orange dhoti-style wrap with gold border. His hands are clasped in his lap and his feet are bare on a red cushion. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include the long swept-back hair, turban, ornate saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as honoured guest in a festival setting.

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A seated man on an ornate gilded throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered sherwani with sequin and bead work, an orange dhoti with a gold border, a gold chain and a cream turban with a red bindi, his hands folded in his lap and feet bare on a red cushion. The throne has gilded lion-head armrests and carved scrollwork. A probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, with long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate peach-and-orange ceremonial clothing and a gold necklace. No other people are visible.2009-12-29Photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, framed by a garland arch of yellow, red, white and green flowers. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, an orange saffron-coloured wrap over the torso and a long orange dhoti, with layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. His hands are clasped in his lap and a small red bindi marks his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a small microphone is clipped near his face. The throne sits on a gold pedestal draped with red fabric. Probable Swamiji seated in the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange turban, saffron wrap and ornate gold necklaces, presenting as a teacher during a programme.2012-04-14A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions and a golden lion armrest, draped in garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers and white jasmine. He wears a peach-orange embroidered kurta, an orange shawl edged with gold, a layered gold choker and a gold pendant necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. His hands are clasped in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate saffron-orange clothing and gold necklaces are the cues. A single physical person is visible.2008-12-28A man sits cross-legged on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers. He wears a gold headband with a central red bindi, a long orange unstitched wrap over bare shoulders, a layered gold necklace and multiple gold bangles, one armlet shaped like a cobra. His hands rest folded in his lap with a white-and-red garland draped across them. Gold ornate carved panels frame the throne, with gold crown-like and flame-like ornaments on either side. a person appears in person, identified by the orange robes, gold ornaments and cobra armlet, seated in a ceremonial setting.2010-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a golden-cushioned chair in front of a floral arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears a saffron-orange garment, a large ornate gold collar, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold armlets with tassels. A silver trident stands beside a golden lion-shaped base at right. The arch is decorated with garlands in bands of colour. a person is seated on the throne, and the photograph shows a ceremonial stage setting.2011-12-17A seated man in a multicoloured orange, red, green and yellow turban sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne before a gilded arched backdrop decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red roses and green leaves. He wears a long saffron-orange silk shawl with gold border, a heavy gold bead necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, with his hands in a meditation mudra. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron silk shawl, ornate gold necklace and turban match the cues for Swamiji, shown in person on the throne. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne.2010-10-12December 29 20092009-12-29A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions, draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and white jasmine. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta with gold thread and an orange shawl with gold border, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beaded ornament, and claps his hands while smiling upward. Gold lion-form armrests and a gold footstool with a red cushion are visible. Appearance-based a person seated in a ceremonial throne setting, with flower-decorated gold pedestal.2008-12-28A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with red zebra-striped cushions and golden lion armrests, the backrest covered in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a peach-colored embroidered kurta with a saffron-orange shawl bordered in gold, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. His hands are pressed together at his chest and his feet rest on a red cushion atop a gilded stool. The setting is a stage decorated with jasmine garlands. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange and gold clothing and ceremonial gold necklace match the page's reference, and he is seated in a throne-like position at a festival event.2008-12-28A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and red-striped cushions, draped in white jasmine garlands and multicolour flower garlands. He wears a peach-pink embroidered kurta, an orange-saffron shawl with gold border, a long necklace and long swept-back hair, and smiles while looking to his left. A candle-style brass lamp and a potted floral arrangement stand nearby against a green backdrop. Festival setting.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man in padmasana on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands and green leaves. He wears a multicoloured orange, pink and green turban, an orange silk shawl with gold border and orange dhoti, and a long gold bead necklace; a red kumkum bindi marks his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Red cushions and a red-and-gold base sit beneath him, with an orange backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, orange ornate clothing, gold necklace and throne are consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji seated in person.2010-10-12