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A smiling man with long, wavy dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne draped in red and maroon tiger-striped fabric, facing right. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with sequined sun-motif embellishments, an orange shawl over one shoulder, a red-and-gold beaded necklace and a large gold chain, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest clasped in his lap. Behind him are garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine, a golden lion-head carving on the throne arm, and a green backdrop. The setting suggests a festival stage.

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December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits in profile on a gilded throne decorated with a golden lion head in the foreground and yellow, purple and white flower garlands behind. He wears a saffron-orange silk kurta embroidered with gold sequin-like motifs, a matching orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him is a green draped backdrop with a dark decorative panel. a person seated on a throne during a festival celebration.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair smiles while sitting on a red and black zebra-striped cushioned throne beside a gilded lion-headed armrest. He wears an orange embroidered silk kurta with sequined sun-motif embroidery, an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, a gold necklace and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him hang garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers, and a green painted backdrop with a stylised leaf motif is visible. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and gold necklace on a throne-like seat.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and purple flowers. He wears a peach-orange embroidered silk kurta with a bright orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold chain necklace and rudraksha beads, and a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles, looking to his right, with hands resting on a red tiger-striped cushion. A green painted backdrop and a gilded lion-head armrest are visible. a person is described by the long swept hair, orange ornate clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a place of honour during the Brahmotsava celebrations.2008-12-28A seated man with long dark hair and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest and red tiger-striped cushions. He wears a peach-coloured silk kurta embroidered with sequins and an orange shawl over one shoulder, with a gold chain at his neck. Behind the throne hang garlands of yellow, purple, magenta and white flowers, and a painted backdrop shows a green panel and a dark figure. He smiles with eyes closed, one hand resting on his lap. Appearance-based cues (long hair, saffron-orange shawl, ornate clothing, gold necklace, throne) suggest Swamiji (probable) seated in person at a festival event.2008-12-28A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on a white forehead mark sits on a red throne with zebra-striped upholstery, eyes closed and a faint smile. He wears a peach-orange embroidered silk kurta with sparkling sequin medallions, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and a gold-toned necklace with rudraksha-style beads. Hands rest folded in his lap. Behind him is a gold-framed backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow and red, with a green painted panel and a gilded deity relief at left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a ceremonial setting with long hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and rudraksha-style beads.2008-12-28