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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a large gold and rudraksha necklace and a gold pendant, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. Beside him stands a performer in a richly coloured costume with a painted pink and white face, a bushy painted moustache, a tall ornate headdress with green and red pompoms, a gold-and-colour jeweled chest piece, orange wings-like shoulder pieces and rudraksha beads on his wrist, appearing to be a cultural performer. Behind them are a gold-carved throne backdrop, a red curtain and another person in white dhoti. The seated figure matches the a person profile with a turban and saffron robe, a distinctive ceremonial presentation, and is probable.

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May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a silver sun emblem sits on a gold-ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a long brown-beaded necklace with gold pendants and rudraksha-style beads. Beside him, a performer in bright red face paint, big moustache, and an elaborate multicoloured tasselled headdress, wearing an orange shawl and a jewelled collar of green and gold stones, touches his own chest. A third man in a patterned embroidered jacket stands behind, and a seated figure with white markings is partly visible. The gold carved backdrop suggests a stage performance. a person is seated on the left, identified by saffron-orange turban and robes with ornate beaded and gold ornaments on a throne.2016-05-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe and orange-brown turban with a circular silver emblem, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold ceremonial necklace, smiling as he adjusts the elaborate headdress of a performer in red face paint and a large moustache. The performer wears a tall decorated crown with pom-poms and tassels, an orange cape and an ornate gold-and-green breastplate with a garland. Behind them stand an attendant in white with a red-and-white tilak and a person in a teal and patterned costume, before a gold ornate carved backdrop and red cushion.2016-05-01A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-white throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban with a gold crest, a gold-and-red tilak on his forehead, a rust-orange robe, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, and a garland of pink flowers. A standing man at left in a white dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, stands beside the throne. A gold deity murti with a golden halo appears behind the throne. A probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by the saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala cues, and the throne setting.2017-03-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped rug. The central figure wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a rust-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant, and gestures with an open right hand while smiling. To the right, a performer with black-painted face, orange tilak and a red-orange garment holds a white skull-like ornament and marigold garlands, beside a person in red face paint and blue tinsel. A seated woman in pink stands behind them against a red curtain. The setting suggests a cultural performance on a dais.2016-05-01A photograph of a laughing bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a rust-orange turban with a crescent emblem, saffron-orange robes, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha-style mala. A tilak mark sits on his forehead and orange bangles are on his wrist. Beside him stands a smiling bald attendant in saffron robes and beaded gold necklaces, holding a gold-wrapped gift bundle. Behind the throne are red and white decorations and a garland with yellow flowers. Another figure with long dark hair is partly visible to the right, and a red-clad person's arm reaches in at the edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial stage. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with a turban, ornate gold jewellery and a flower garland.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11June 22 20172017-06-22 +1 copiesA smiling bearded man in an orange-brown saffron robe with a rust-coloured turban, a jewelled brooch and a crescent ornament, wears long gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. He sits beside an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, holding a small metal rod. Behind him stands a younger man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala, with sandalwood markings on his arms. Swamiji (probable) is described by the flagged cues of the turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron robe, seated beside the throne.2016-12-12March 11 20172017-03-11 +1 copiesMarch 11 20172017-03-11 +1 copies