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A smiling man stands before an ornate gilded arch carved with lions and floral motifs, against a pink and red sky backdrop. He wears a maroon and gold turban with a blue peacock-feather ornament, an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial beaded necklace, and beaded bangles on his wrists and upper arm. A red bindi marks his forehead and his right hand is raised in a gesture while speaking. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: long hair and saffron clothing with a crown-like turban and rudraksha mala, in a discourse setting.

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October 24 20112011-10-24A seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a maroon and gold turban with a blue-and-white emblem, speaks while gesturing with his right hand. He wears a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with a large ornate pendant, bangles on his wrists and an armlet, and a red bindi. He sits before an elaborate golden throne with carved lion figures and a red cushion, against a pink and red sky backdrop. A small bird logo appears at upper left. This is a discourse setting.2011-10-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a relief-patterned backrest, speaking and gesturing with his raised right hand. He wears a red and gold turban with a blue peacock-eye ornament and a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder, a long multi-strand beaded necklace with a large round pendant, gold armbands and bangles. Behind him is a pink and orange sunset-sky backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a turban and saffron-orange ceremonial clothing with a beaded mala, appearing as a discourse speaker in a satsang setting.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24A man stands before an ornate golden arched backdrop carved with floral and figurative relief. He wears a red and gold jeweled turban with a blue and gold brooch, an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a long red-and-gold patterned stole falling to his waist, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, and beaded gold armbands. A red bindi marks his forehead and he smiles toward the right. To the right, a purple and pink sky-like backdrop shows soft light. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial beaded necklaces, presented as a discourse speaker.2011-10-24A smiling man sits cross-legged on a richly carved golden throne with an arched backrest decorated with ornate floral and lion motifs. He wears a red and maroon turban with a peacock-eye ornament and a red bindi, an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, a long red and gold beaded mala necklace with a large round pendant, and gold armbands. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he speaks. A purple and pink painted backdrop with a glowing sky stands behind him. The setting suggests a seated discourse or satsang. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate mala and ceremonial turban, seated on a throne.2011-10-24A smiling man sits cross-legged on a golden ornate throne with carved lion figures and an arched backrest, in front of a painted pink and purple sunset backdrop. He wears a red and gold turban with a blue emblem, a red-and-gold shawl, an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a large gold ceremonial necklace with a gold armband. His hands rest in a meditative mudra on his lap. A small tablet sits on a low stand beside him, with red flowers at the base of the throne. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated as a teacher, with the distinctive saffron clothing, ornate turban and ceremonial gold cues.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24A seated man in a red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion and floral motifs. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red bandhani-patterned stole draped over his shoulder, long beaded rudraksha-style malas, a large round beaded pendant, and beaded armlets, with a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles and gazes to the side. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept hair, ornate turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24Close-up photo of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He wears a maroon and gold embroidered turban with a peacock-feather ornament and a red-and-gold shawl draped over his shoulder. He is dressed in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style beaded mala around his neck and gold bangles on his raised right wrist, and a red dot is on his forehead. His left hand rests low in the frame. The throne has elaborate gold repoussé scrollwork. a person: the saffron robes, long swept-back shawl, ornate turban and rudraksha mala match cues associated with a person, but the appearance is not conclusive. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2011-10-12