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A smiling bearded man in a rust-orange turban with gold ornament and rust-orange robes sits on a golden swing with gold chains, draped in thick pink lotus-petal garlands and white jasmine strands. He wears heavy gold necklaces, armlets and bangles, and raises one hand in a gesture of greeting. Pink and yellow flower decorations frame the swing on the right, with a gold-embossed backdrop and red and purple stage drapes behind. Hands of attendants holding the chains are visible at the lower left, and a partially visible person sits at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, given his swept-back long hair, ornate gold jewellery and flower garlands, though his face is not used for this identification.

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A man seated on a swing-like golden palanquin seat decorated with white flower strands, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, rust-orange robes, heavy gold necklaces and bangles, and a long pink lotus garland. Behind him is an ornate gold backdrop and a tiger-skin-patterned cloth. A second man in white with a shawl stands at the right, holding the swing chain.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22A photograph of a bearded man seated on a gold-chained swing draped with pink lotus garlands and white jasmine strands. He wears a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments, a rust-orange robe, layered gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha-style dark braided cloth hanging at his side. He raises one hand in blessing while smiling. Behind him is a large gold-leaf backdrop, a red cushioned seat and a tiger-striped throne panel. Another person in white stands at the right edge, and hands at lower left hold the swing chain. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the swing with long hair under the turban, saffron-orange robes, ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style garland cue.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22A smiling man seated on a gold-framed swing decorated with gold chains and garlands of pink lotus petals and yellow and white flowers. He wears a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments, a rust-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a pink lotus garland across his body. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat and a gold throne stands behind him.2016-12-22A photograph of a man seated on a gold-chained swing decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds. He wears a rust-orange turban with a crescent and jewelled ornament, a thick pink lotus garland, heavy gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bracelet, and rust-orange cloth, with long dark braids over one shoulder. Swamiji (probable): the candidate's appearance shows a rust-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces, a pink lotus garland and long dark hair, consistent with the page's reference to a Pratyaksha Pada Puja event. A red backdrop and draped curtain frame the scene.2016-12-22A bearded man sits smiling on an ornate palanquin-style seat framed by gold chains and yellow and white flower garlands. He wears a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments and a crescent emblem, a red bindi and a large pink lotus garland. A heavy gold necklace, gold armband and bangles are visible, with an orange garment over bare shoulders. Pink flower garlands drape over his lap and a red cushion sits in the foreground. The setting is a decorated stage with purple drapery. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a ceremonial palanquin with gold chains and flower garlands, wearing a saffron turban and gold jewellery.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22