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A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold waist band, wearing a red-and-gold bead garland around his neck and gold ornaments including a bangle and layered gold chain. He has a white horizontal tilak across his forehead and a red bindi, and his hands are gesturing toward a large ornate garland of red roses, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over a gold-framed seat. a person: the saffron clothing, rudraksha-style bead garland and ornate gold ornamentation are cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, and the appearance is taken as the basis for the in-person label. The scene appears to be a ceremonial garlanding at an indoor event.

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A person in a red dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands at a flower-decorated pillar, adjusting a large garland of red roses, purple, white and yellow flowers with green leaves. The person wears a thick red-berry mala, gold necklaces, gold armband and bangles, and a white forehead mark with a red bindi. Behind, a gilded ornate structure and other garlanded pillars appear in a shrine-like setting. a person appearance cues include the ceremonial gold necklaces and red-berry mala; the person is performing a garland offering.2014-11-26November 26 20142014-11-26July 17 20152015-07-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a brown-orange garment with a golden shawl-like border and gold ornamental beads, wearing a red and pink flower garland with gold-toned clasps, smiles and raises one hand in a gesture of speech while the other rests on his knee. He has a red bindi and white forehead markings and gold earrings. Behind him is a large floral backdrop of red roses, yellow marigolds, pink and purple blooms and white flowers, with a gold ornament at the top. a person: the man has a long swept-back hair style, ornate gold beads and a rudraksha-style mala with a saffron-toned wrap, cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, so the appearance is a candidate but not fully certain. A small logo appears in the lower left corner.2013-04-16A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown shawl and orange-brown dhoti sits centrally in front of a floral backdrop of red, yellow, orange and white marigold and rose arches. He wears a long multi-strand gold bead necklace, a red garland of flowers draped over his shoulders, gold hoop earrings, a white tripundra mark and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a cushioned seat with a green parrot perched near his shoulder. Brass lamps stand at the top corners of the frame. Several strands of rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial garlands surround him. Swamiji (probable) is shown in appearance-based terms only: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned ceremonial clothing, gold necklace and garlands, appearing in person.2013-04-16A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long gold-beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold necklace, eyes closed, palms raised in front of him, with a red vermilion mark on his forehead and long dark hair swept back. He sits on a red-and-gold cushioned throne decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers, against a deep blue curtain. In the foreground at the bottom edge, the back of another person's head is visible. a person is seated in the centre, appearing to give a teaching or blessing before the devotees.2010-12-28May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 26 20132013-05-26April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesFebruary 17 20132013-02-17October 16 20122012-10-16A smiling man with eyes closed stands with palms pressed together at chest level, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style robe with gold borders and a gold-tone bead necklace with a large pendant. He wears layered red and white flower garlands and a yellow-ochre tilak with a red dot on his forehead. Behind him are a gold-carved sofa with red upholstery, a white draped table, a standing brass pole and a fan. The scene reads as a formal welcome or satsang setting. a person: the man has short dark hair, is adorned with garlands and gold beadwork, and the page places a person at this event.2015-10-12