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A smiling man in a gold ornate crown with inset stones sits on a red cushioned seat, wearing a garland of white and red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment, with a white and red forehead mark. In the foreground at left, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing turns toward him. Behind, hanging orange and pink tassels and a gold ornament decorate the setting.

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A smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stones sits under a canopy hung with orange and pink tassels, holding a long curved sword. He wears a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces, bangles, a white forehead marking and a red bindi, and is bare-chested with an orange cloth. Beside him on the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown cloth leans in and smiles, and a pink cloth is visible in the foreground. The figure with the crown and sword matches the ceremonial appearance associated with a person, seated in a festival or procession setting.2011-12-15A photograph of a smiling man seated on a maroon cushioned throne-like seat, wearing an ornate gold crown with jewelled stones and a red bindi on the forehead. He is draped in a white and red flower garland and an orange garment with a beaded brown-and-gold collar. Behind him stand a gold pole decorated with orange, pink and green tassels. At the left edge, a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth holds a ritual item over a tray. The scene suggests a ceremonial honouring; a Swamiji (probable) label applies only if the cues are sufficient, which here include the crown, orange clothing and garlands.2011-12-15Close side-profile photograph of a smiling man wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay and a tall curved finial, with a white and red garland of jasmine and roses over his shoulders and orange cloth on his upper body. He has a vertical red-and-white forehead mark and long dark hair. Behind him hang red, yellow and green tassels. Appearance is consistent with a ceremonial crowned figure, but the description does not establish a named individual from appearance alone.2011-12-15 +1 copiesA smiling man in a procession sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlays, a white and red floral garland with yellow marigold strands, and an orange garment. A red-and-white vertical tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stand a gold-and-white ceremonial pole and hanging yellow garlands, with a pink fabric canopy above. Dark foliage blurs the background.2011-12-15Photograph of a smiling man seated on a dark red velvet throne at an evening event. He wears an ornate gold crown with jewelled detailing, a white and red tilak on his forehead, a long garland of red and white flowers over his shoulders, and a rudraksha bead necklace with gold beads. He has an orange saffron garment draped over one shoulder and a beaded rudraksha armband. Pink, yellow and orange tassels and flower garlands are visible in the background and foreground. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji cues is present, with distinctive crown, garland, rudraksha and saffron clothing, so the appearance-based label applies.2011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesNight procession scene on a decorated palanquin or ratha draped with marigold and white garlands and blue fabric. A smiling man in an ornate gold and red crown, with a red-and-white tilak, a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and an orange robe is seated at centre. Beside him a bald man in an orange robe and beaded gold necklace leans in, holding a silver trident-like staff. Foreground includes green leaves and flower petals. The page lists the event as Swamiji (probable) with a Kumbha Mela procession, but appearance cues are the crown, saffron robe and garlands, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable).2013-02-10December 15 20112011-12-15A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a red velvet seat under a golden crown with a curved peak and ornate filigree. He wears a tilak on his forehead, a bare-shouldered orange garment, a red and white flower garland draped across his chest with gold beads, and a beaded armlet. Behind him hang orange and pink tassels and yellow flower strands from a golden pole. A figure in orange robes stands at the right edge, blurred. The scene looks like a procession or ceremonial seating.2011-12-15April 29 20122012-04-29December 15 20112011-12-15