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A seated man on an ornate red velvet throne with a large gold lotus-petal backrest smiles toward a bald, grey-haired older man in a white dhoti whose bare back faces the camera. The seated man wears a rust-orange saffron robe, a multi-strand garland of pink flowers and yellow beads, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, rudraksha bands on his upper arm, and a red tilak on his forehead; he has long swept-back hair and a moustache and beard, which are the appearance cues for the a person. A third person's arm in white appears at the far left edge. The setting is a temple-like hall with stone walls and warm lighting.

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July 08 20172017-07-08A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne smiles broadly while wearing a maroon-brown turban, maroon robe, a gold pendant and a long garland of yellow and pink beads. A man on the left with long dreadlocks, a rudraksha mala across his chest and a white dhoti stands beside the throne. Two young women in orange sarees and gold jewellery stand behind on the right, and a long-haired person sits at the lower left edge. Gold ornate panels and a lamp stand in the background. Maroon-clad central figure is distinctive with his turban, robes and garland, so an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) label applies.2017-07-08A photograph of a seated ceremonial figure on a golden ornate throne with a red cushion, eyes closed and smiling. He wears a maroon-brown robe with an orange shawl, long gold bead necklaces, a large gold pendant, rudraksha bracelets, a gold earring and a white tripundra with a red bindi on his forehead. Beside him, a devotee in a white dhoti and bare chest bends forward and touches his upper arm, while a golden figurine stands at the lower right. Behind them hang red drapes. Person in throne-like seat with distinctive long hair, gold adornments and saffron shawl; Swamiji (probable), receiving a blessing or puja from a devotee in white.2017-07-03A seated man in a rust-red robe sits on a red velvet throne against an ornate gold carved backdrop. He wears a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead, a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold pendant, and multiple rudraksha and crystal beaded malas. He smiles broadly. In the foreground, a second man in a white shirt with an orange-patterned shawl leans in from the left and reaches toward him. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like seated position, ornate gold surroundings, and rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference.2017-03-03May 26 20172017-05-26A seated bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak band and red bindi on his forehead, wears a rust-brown sleeveless robe, a pink-and-white flower garland, a crystal and rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace. He smiles while a second man in a white shirt with an orange shawl leans in, one hand on the seated man's head. Behind them is an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion. The seated man's distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha mala are visible, so he is described as a probable Swamiji, seated in a blessing scene.2017-03-03March 03 20172017-03-03A man seated on a red velvet throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with shell-like scallop motifs. He wears a dark maroon-red cloth, a long multi-strand garland of pink and white flowers and green leaves, a second garland of yellow lemons, a heavy gold chain, and a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist and a rudraksha mala on his shoulder. He has a red tilak mark on his forehead and a thin gold jewelled necklace. Two partially visible people in the foreground, one at left and one at lower centre, are seated and their heads are turned away from the camera. The man appears to have a shaved-to-short dark hairstyle with a moustache and beard and a relaxed, eyes-lowered expression. A candidate matching the a person description is present on the throne, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08August 21 20172017-08-21July 08 20172017-07-08A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate gold-embossed throne with a red cushion, wearing a rudraksha crown, a white and red tilak on the forehead, a red-brown cloth draped over the shoulders, a gold necklace, and layered garlands of pink flowers and white blooms. A man in a white shirt and red-orange lower cloth stands at left with his back to the camera, raising his palm toward the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. Gold bangles adorn the seated man's arm. The setting is a warmly lit temple-style interior with gold and orange drapery. Two people are visible.2017-03-14