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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and layered gold necklaces smiles while gesturing with his right hand over a brass plate heaped with white grains. Beside him, another man in orange clothing reaches toward the plate, which sits on a bright orange cloth. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned backdrop with garlands of white and pink flowers, and a red tiger-striped cushion. A bearded man in the lower left holds up his hands. The setting suggests a biksha offering ritual at a Gurupoornima-style gathering. Possibly Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes, and gold necklaces match the page's description, so the identification is tentative.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long gold bead necklace with a gold pendant and a red tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair falling past the shoulders. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief, and garlands of marigolds, red flowers and white blooms frame the left edge. His hands are raised over a brass vessel at lower left while a hand holding a small white cup appears at right.2008-07-17February 27 20112011-02-27February 27 20112011-02-27A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with embossed deity relief panels behind him. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, a thick multi-strand necklace of large gold beads, and a small red bindi on his forehead. He smiles and raises his right hand in an open gesture while speaking. Beside him on the right, a brass oil lamp with a visible flame stands on a red cloth, and a grey curtain forms the background.2011-01-29A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved relief panels behind him. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold border on his dhoti, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant. He has a red bindi and white markings on his forehead, smiles, and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Red cushions rest on the armrests. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a position of honour.2011-01-29 +1 copiesA man with long swept-back black hair sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet back, smiling as he speaks. He wears saffron-orange robes with a maroon border, a red and gold pendant necklace, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace, and gold arm bands. A red bindi marks his forehead. A microphone on a stand is in front of him. Beside him stand a large gold oil lamp and a gold bell, with a pale stone pillar behind.2011-02-11September 11 20102010-09-11 +1 copiesA man seated on a golden throne with ornate carved gold panels behind him, wearing an orange saffron-coloured shawl over bare shoulders, a heavy gold necklace of large beads, and a small red bindi on his forehead. His long, swept-back dark hair falls past his shoulders. He smiles and raises one hand in a gesture of speech. To his right, a brass oil lamp with a visible flame burns beside a grey curtain. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold beads, seated on a throne.2011-01-29A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne-back decorated with embossed figures. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders with a gold-coloured border, and a long necklace of large gold-toned beads. A red-brown dot marks his forehead. He smiles and raises one open hand in a gesture of address. To the right, a brass oil lamp with a flame burns beside grey draped fabric. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a satsang setting, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and gold rudraksha-style beaded necklace.2011-01-29July 17 20082008-07-17A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold backrest and brown cushion, smiling and raising one hand in a gesture of address. He has long dark wavy hair, a small red bindi on his forehead, and wears a saffron-orange garment draped over the shoulder with a gold-bordered edge, along with a long necklace of large gold beads. An oil lamp with a bright flame burns to the right against a grey curtain. He is seated in a ceremonial setting.2011-01-29 +3 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long gold necklace of beads sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a gilded back panel. He raises his right hand in a blessing or teaching gesture while his left hand rests in his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. A microphone stand is at left and a backdrop of temple-style pillars is behind him.2011-01-29