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A man stands before an ornate golden arched backdrop carved with floral and figurative relief. He wears a red and gold jeweled turban with a blue and gold brooch, an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a long red-and-gold patterned stole falling to his waist, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, and beaded gold armbands. A red bindi marks his forehead and he smiles toward the right. To the right, a purple and pink sky-like backdrop shows soft light. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial beaded necklaces, presented as a discourse speaker.

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October 24 20112011-10-24A smiling man sits cross-legged on a richly carved golden throne with an arched backrest decorated with ornate floral and lion motifs. He wears a red and maroon turban with a peacock-eye ornament and a red bindi, an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, a long red and gold beaded mala necklace with a large round pendant, and gold armbands. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he speaks. A purple and pink painted backdrop with a glowing sky stands behind him. The setting suggests a seated discourse or satsang. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate mala and ceremonial turban, seated on a throne.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion heads and scrollwork, smiling and gazing to the side. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-maroon border, a red-and-gold patterned turban with a blue jewel, a long rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest with a gold ornament at the waist, and orange bangles on his wrists and upper arms. A red-and-gold cloth drapes over one shoulder. A red vermilion dot marks his forehead. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a purple-blue mountain landscape under falling rain, with a water bottle and a small basket of flowers at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, ornate turban, long hair and bead malas match the presentation shown for the page subject, and he is the sole physical person in the scene.2011-10-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures. He wears a red and maroon patterned turban with a small emblem, a long red-and-gold patterned shawl draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant, plus beaded gold armbands. He has a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair, and his right hand rests gently in front of him. Red flowers lie at the base of the dais beside a small tablet. The backdrop shows a painted sunset sky over mountains.2011-10-24A smiling man stands before an ornate gilded arch carved with lions and floral motifs, against a pink and red sky backdrop. He wears a maroon and gold turban with a blue peacock-feather ornament, an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial beaded necklace, and beaded bangles on his wrists and upper arm. A red bindi marks his forehead and his right hand is raised in a gesture while speaking. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: long hair and saffron clothing with a crown-like turban and rudraksha mala, in a discourse setting.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a relief-patterned backrest, speaking and gesturing with his raised right hand. He wears a red and gold turban with a blue peacock-eye ornament and a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder, a long multi-strand beaded necklace with a large round pendant, gold armbands and bangles. Behind him is a pink and orange sunset-sky backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a turban and saffron-orange ceremonial clothing with a beaded mala, appearing as a discourse speaker in a satsang setting.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, against a pink and orange sky backdrop with a small white flower. He wears an orange turban with a blue and gold ornament, an orange robe draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, bead armlets and a red kumkum dot on his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate saffron clothing with beaded ornaments, seated as the central figure of the scene. Only one physical person is present.2011-10-17A seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a maroon and gold turban with a blue-and-white emblem, speaks while gesturing with his right hand. He wears a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with a large ornate pendant, bangles on his wrists and an armlet, and a red bindi. He sits before an elaborate golden throne with carved lion figures and a red cushion, against a pink and red sky backdrop. A small bird logo appears at upper left. This is a discourse setting.2011-10-24