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A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral scrollwork, dressed in orange silk robes and layered gold beaded necklaces. He wears white and red-and-yellow flower garlands and gold bangles, holds a silver trident-like staff in his right hand, and his bare feet rest on a footstool scattered with rose petals. Behind him are dense arrangements of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with the robes, long hair, gold ornaments and trident cues matching the page's claim.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes and a red-and-white garland, with layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, and a red bindi on the forehead. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and sits on an ornate gold throne with carved relief, surrounded by yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands and scattered rose petals. He is barefoot.2011-12-20A seated man in orange silk robes sits on a gold-trimmed golden throne before a backdrop of heaped yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. He wears long dark hair, a red bindi, a white and red flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, and holds a silver trident-like staff in his right hand while his left rests on the armrest. Rose petals are scattered on the cushion. a person: the orange robes, long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and trident-staff match the page's a person reference, so this is a possible in-person identification. The scene is a festive throne-side celebration with flowers and gold ornamentation.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A long-haired man with a red bindi sits on a gold-and-cream throne heavily decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white flowers. He wears an orange dhoti and an orange and pink silk shawl with gold zari borders, plus a gold ceremonial necklace and a white and red flower garland. He raises one hand in greeting and holds a silver staff with a trident-like top in the other. Behind him stands a gilded ornamental backdrop. Caption-style evidence in the page excerpt ties this event to Swamiji, and his orange-and-gold ceremonial dress, long hair and gold necklace are consistent with the probable identity, so this is described as Swamiji (probable) seated in a festival or darshan setting.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with cushioned gold armrests, smiling and gazing to the side. He wears a white and red flower garland, layered gold beads, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, and holds a silver staff with a bird-headed finial. Behind him is a large throne back covered in bands of marigolds and white blossoms, with a silver vessel, brass oil lamps hanging from above and many small lit lamps along a dark wall. a person seated in a ceremonial setting, with ritual lamps and floral decor.2011-12-11July 03 20122012-07-03A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions, surrounded by flower garlands in red, yellow and white. He wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders, a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, a gold bangle, and a red bindi. White and red jasmine and marigold garlands drape over his shoulders and across his lap, and he holds the garland with both hands. Flowers and petals are arranged at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and throne are the cues for this label. No other people are visible.2008-01-01December 20 20112011-12-20