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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne framed by a large golden arch with embossed relief patterns, under red stage lighting. The figure wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the body, a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a wide beaded waist belt, and a long garland of yellow, orange, red and white flowers over the shoulders. He holds a tall silver staff with ornamental tassels in one hand and rests the other arm on the throne frame. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders and a red mark is on the forehead. Behind the throne are red-draped backdrops and framed photographs. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland cues are visible on a figure seated on a throne.

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July 15 20122012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A man stands on a stage in front of an ornate gold-toned arch with repoussé relief patterns, lit in red. He wears a red-orange dhoti-style garment, a dark patterned waist belt, and long garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers over a rudraksha mala. His long hair falls loosely and he has a forehead marking; he smiles while holding a slender ceremonial rod with one hand and resting the other hand on his hip. A round drum or cymbal-like object and a framed backdrop are visible behind him. a person: long swept hair, rudraksha mala and flower garlands in saffron-red ceremonial dress.2012-07-15A person stands within an ornate golden circular frame against a red-lit backdrop. The figure wears a red and saffron draped garment, a red and white beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and a belt of red beads and metal discs. Garlands of orange, yellow and white flowers hang over the shoulders, and a red tilak marks the forehead. The right hand rests on a tall ceremonial staff with a decorative top, while the left arm rests on the hip. Behind the figure, a gold-trimmed arch and framed images are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, red and saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold-embellished setting are the appearance-based cues for this candidate, who is presented here as a standing figure rather than seated on a throne.2012-07-15A man stands centrally inside a large ornate gilded metal arch, against a red-lit backdrop. He wears a red-orange draped garment, a red and dark beaded rudraksha mala across the chest, a dark beaded waist belt, and a multicolour flower garland of orange, yellow, white and red blossoms. He holds a tall slender staff upright in one hand, with his other hand on his hip, and smiles broadly. Long dark curly hair falls past his shoulders and a red tilak mark is on his forehead. A gilded throne-like panel frames him, and a portrait-like image and a small round light appear at the sides. Swamiji (probable) is present, shown by his long hair, rudraksha malas, ornate gilded seat and saffron-red clothing.2012-07-15A single figure stands barefoot atop a dark red throne with a large ornate golden arch behind it, framed by marigold garlands and red-and-yellow lights. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-style drape, a patterned sleeveless top, layered rudraksha and beaded malas, bangles and armbands, and holds a silver trident in the left hand while the other hand rests on the hip. Swamiji (probable): the long, swept-back dark hair, ornate beaded adornments and saffron-toned clothing are visible cues of the candidate, shown in a ceremonial throne setting. The throne has a zebra-print cushion and the backdrop is warmly lit in red and green.2012-09-20A smiling man with long dark hair and a forehead tilak stands under red stage lighting before an ornate metallic arch. He wears a rust-coloured dhoti-style wrap, a white sacred thread across his chest, layered rudraksha malas and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. He holds a tall silver staff hung with small bells in his right hand, with his left hand on his hip. The appearance and garlanded ceremonial dress match the a person presentation, shown on stage in a performance setting.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne with a circular gilded arch behind him, under red stage lighting. He wears a saffron-red garment, a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a red and beaded waist sash, and garlands of orange and pink flowers. He grips a tall ceremonial staff with his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip while smiling. Shadowy figures are faintly visible at the edges. The setting suggests a satsang stage at an ashram event.2012-07-15A smiling man with long dark hair and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead stands in red stage lighting in front of an ornate silver-toned arched backdrop. He holds a tall silver staff hung with small bells in his right hand, and wears a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red and white flowers over an orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha mala and a white cord across his chest. Bright red and orange floodlights colour the scene.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15