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A smiling man seated on a gold-upholstered throne wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a red-and-gold brocade kurta with a cream shawl edged in gold, and layered gold necklaces. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial in his right hand, and a red vermilion mark is on his forehead. Behind him are garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a green draped cloth, with a partly visible deity murti adorned with jewellery at the left. a person, identified by the crown, gold necklaces and ceremonial clothing, is seated in a ritual setting.

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December 15 20112011-12-15Photograph of a smiling man seated on a gold-trimmed throne, wearing an ornate gold jeweled mitre-style crown and a red-maroon brocade sherwani with gold floral embroidery. He wears a cream shawl with gold border, multiple gold necklaces and rings, and holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white marigold-style flowers, and a green draped cloth is visible at left. A red bindi marks his forehead. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne in ceremonial attire, based on the crown, ornate gold and rudraksha-free regalia cues described on the page.2011-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a gold crown with red stone inlay, a red and gold brocade kurta over cream dhoti, layered gold necklaces and rings. He holds a twisted silver staff topped with a small figure and rests his other hand on a cushion with an orange cloth. Behind him stand flower garlands of yellow, purple, red and white, and a partly visible decorated deity figure in red and green. The man appears to be a person, seated in a ceremonial role.2011-12-15A man seated on a gilded throne with a gold ornate crown and red tilak on his forehead, smiling, wearing a maroon and gold brocade sherwani with a cream shawl, multiple gold chains, and jewelled rings. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial. Behind him are garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, purple and red, with a green cloth at left. a person: the throne-seated figure with a jewelled crown, ornate maroon brocade and gold necklaces, presented as the honoured guest of the event. A photograph from a ceremonial gathering with floral decor and a ritual silver staff.2011-12-15A seated man smiles on a throne-like gold chair framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a red-maroon brocade kurta with gold floral pattern, and a white shawl draped diagonally across his chest. He wears multiple long gold necklaces, a gold pendant, and several rings, and holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure. A red bindi marks his forehead, and his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him is a gold-embossed backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate crown, ceremonial gold necklaces and rich brocade clothing with a shawl, seated on a throne as honoured guest.2011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15A seated man on a golden throne decorated with a large arched backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. He wears a red and gold brocade kurta with a cream dhoti-style wrap, a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, and a long gold necklace with a pendant. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his right hand and rests his left arm on the throne arm beside a golden lion-head armrest. Orange cloth drapes behind the throne near a dark curtain.2011-12-15A seated man on a gilded throne with a flower-garlanded backdrop of yellow, red, purple and white blossoms. He wears an ornate gold crown set with coloured stones, a red-and-gold brocade sherwani with a cream dupatta, multi-strand gold necklaces and a gold pendant. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure. Gold-colored throne carvings with an Om emblem sit behind him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a crown, ornate ceremonial gold and garments, shown seated in honour on the throne.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate golden crown with jewelled filigree and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing a maroon and gold brocade sherwani with a cream shawl and layered gold necklaces. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his right hand, resting his other arm on a cushioned throne. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands, with a gilded decorative panel above. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, crown, ornate gold jewellery and regal clothing), seated on a throne as a presiding figure.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copies