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A seated figure in a deep red turban and red robes presses palms together in anjali mudra, eyes closed, at a ceremony. A white and red-yellow garland of flowers hangs across the chest with a rudraksha mala beneath it. Behind is a red and green draped backdrop framed by long garlands of pink, red, yellow and white flowers, with a deity murti partly visible above. The figure sits on a striped tiger-print cloth over a red cushion.

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A seated man in a maroon-red turban and rust-red saffron-toned shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, in front of a decorated altar. Behind him a floral backdrop of red, yellow, and white flowers and garlands frames a golden deity murti on the left, adorned with layered jewelry, a gold crown, and a red-and-green sari. Striped decorative banners with lotus and floral motifs hang on both sides, and a tall ceremonial staff stands at right. The scene suggests a darshan or satsang setting. Only one physical person is visible. a person: the seated man has a turban and saffron-toned robes and sits at the centre of the altar before the deity, but his face is partly obscured by his hands, so identity is uncertain.2013-11-14July 13 20152015-07-13A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl sits cross-legged on a maroon velvet throne, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a white vibhuti marking on his forehead with a red bindi, long rudraksha-style beaded necklaces of amber-orange beads with gold bead accents, and small gold earrings. The throne is backed by a large semicircular arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands topped with a gold ornament. A green parrot perches on the left armrest, and a tiger-skin rug with a tiger face lies in front of the throne. a person cues: ornate multi-strand beaded necklaces, orange ceremonial clothing and a seated throne position in a flower-decorated setting.2013-04-19 +1 copiesMarch 19 20132013-03-19A seated man in a red-orange turban with a gold ornament and white crescent-shaped ornament at the forehead, wearing a rust-red sleeveless robe with gold border and a rudraksha mala with a pink and white flower garland. He sits on an ornate red tiger-striped throne decorated with red, yellow and white floral garlands, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears distinctive saffron-red attire, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold ornaments and a turban on a flower-decorated peetha throne.2014-09-30A seated man in a deep red turban and rust-red robe sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth. Behind him is a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple, with a golden back panel. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Silver staffs with finials stand on either side, and a fringed canopy is at left. The photo shows a stage setting with no other visible people, consistent with a satsang or discourse setup. A figure with these cues, seated on a throne, is a person in a teaching role; he is in_person.2015-10-19 +1 copiesA man seated on a red velvet throne with gold-trimmed base, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a rust-orange turban with a gold paisley emblem, a red-orange draped robe with gold border, layered gold ornaments, a gold necklace and armlets, and red and white flower garlands. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold and rose garlands. A red dot is on his forehead. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and honoured in ceremonial dress with a turban, gold necklace and garlands. Single person visible.2015-07-13A man with closed eyes and palms pressed together in anjali mudra stands before a floral backdrop of garlands in bands of pink, red, yellow, white and purple. He wears a red-and-gold pleated turban with a small dark tilak mark on his forehead, a red-maroon shawl over a red garment, and a white flower garland around his neck. Behind him, partly visible, is a deity murti adorned with jewelry. A green silk cloth hangs at the right edge of the frame. The single person is seated or standing in a devotional setting.2013-11-19A seated man in a rust-orange turban with a small jewelled ornament and a red tilak on his forehead sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together at chest level. He wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a brown rudraksha mala layered with gold necklaces, a golden pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-and-white jasmine garland. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold and flower garlands. Red upholstered seating and a gold-edged dais are visible below. Appearance-based cues are distinctive (ornate turban, rudraksha, gold ornaments, saffron clothing), so this is a probable Swamiji seated in namaste, present in person.2015-07-13October 19 20152015-10-19 +1 copiesApril 24 20182018-04-24July 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copies