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A seated man in profile wears a crimson turban with a gold-edged fold and a small jewelled ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, and an orange silk garment draped over his shoulder. He has long dark hair falling behind his shoulder, a heavy gold bead necklace and gold armlets with a crimson sash running across his chest. He sits with hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered, in a warmly lit hall with wooden panelling behind him. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on the qualifying cues of long hair, saffron-orange clothing, ceremonial gold necklace and turban; he is shown seated in a reverent posture.

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Profile photograph of a seated man in ceremonial attire: a crimson turban with gold trim and a trailing crimson sash, long dark curly hair falling down his back, an orange silk garment, a heavy gold necklace of bead-like links, and gold bangles on his wrists. He wears a red bindi on his forehead and sits with his hands folded in his lap, gazing downward. Warm blurred background with a wooden structure and draped fabric.2011-11-29Close-up photo of a smiling man in a deep red turban with gold braid and a jeweled brooch, wearing an orange and gold-bordered shawl over a red garment, with a long gold necklace of ornate gold beads and a gold armlet. A headset microphone is attached near his mouth and a red tilak mark is on his forehead. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: long dark hair, red turban, ornate gold necklace and orange clothing, shown in a bright, warm-lit outdoor setting.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A smiling person in saffron-orange robes and a deep red turban with a gold trim and small brooch sits on an ornate gold throne with carved arch and lion-like figures. A red shawl drapes over one shoulder, a long necklace of rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments hangs on the chest, and gold bangles are worn on the upper arms. A small wireless microphone is clipped near the face and a red kumkum dot marks the forehead. To the left stand gold oil lamps with bird-shaped finials.2011-11-29A close portrait photo of a smiling man wearing a deep maroon turban with a fan-pleated top, edged in gold braid and set with a sparkling jewel. He wears an orange-saffron garment draped over one shoulder with a maroon border, layered rudraksha and silver-bead malas, a beaded armlet, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him is ornate gold filigree carving. Swamiji (probable): the maroon turban, saffron clothing, and layered malas are the qualifying cues; he is physically present as the sole person.2011-11-12 +1 copiesClose side-profile photograph of a smiling man wearing a deep red velvet turban with gold trim, a red sash draped over one shoulder, an orange silk garment, and a heavy necklace of large gold beads with dark rings. A small headset microphone is near his mouth and a red tilak mark is on his forehead. He wears a gold bangle on his upper arm. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, red turban, orange silk and ornate gold necklace match the appearance cues. Behind him is a blurred gold and yellow background.2011-11-29 +1 copiesJuly 21 20142014-07-21October 08 20102010-10-08October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesAugust 17 20162016-08-17A seated man in a silver-grey turban and a red-orange silk shawl sits before an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back. He wears a long gold bead necklace with dark bands, a gold cobra-shaped armlet on his upper arm, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands are clasped in his lap and he looks to the side. The background is a warm orange backdrop. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the gold throne with turban, red shawl and gold bead mala cues.2010-10-08A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with arched carved back and peacock finials, dressed in saffron-orange draped robes with gold border and a crimson turban with a pleated fan top. Long strands of beaded gold-toned garlands hang on the chest, with gold bangles on the arms and a red bindi on the forehead. Brass oil lamps with peacock tops flank the throne on a red-draped dais. A small lapel microphone is visible, and the figure smiles while gesturing. Behind is a painted backdrop of a landscape with a shell-like motif at right. Probable Swamiji seated as a teacher on the throne, with the throne, turban and saffron robe and multiple garlands as cues. The page's Swamiji claim is consistent with these cues, so the figure is recorded as a probable in-person presence.2011-11-29