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A seated man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits in front of a richly decorated backdrop of yellow, purple, and white flower garlands with gold ornamental carving. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with gold sequin-like detailing, an orange-red shawl with a gold border draped over one shoulder, and a gold chain. He sits on a red cushion with a tiger-stripe pattern, hands clasped in his lap, smiling. The photograph is a stage-side portrait of the seated figure.

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December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man in a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder sits on a throne-like seat upheld by zebra-striped cushions. Behind him is a garland of yellow, magenta and white flowers framing ornate gold metalwork. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a gold chain and a nose stud, with long dark hair, and his hands rest together in his lap. Appearance cues (long hair, ornate clothing, orange shawl, gold necklace) support a probable identification in the in-person candidate's seated role at the celebration, with throne and floral backdrop.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man in a pink embroidered silk kurta with silver sequin and bead detailing and an orange-and-gold-bordered shawl sits on a throne of red tiger-striped upholstery backed by a gold ornate frame. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms surround him. He wears a gold chain, has a red tilak and vibhuti on his forehead, and his hands are folded in his lap. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne in a flower-decorated setting.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man in a peach-coloured silk kurta embroidered with sequins and beads, with a saffron-orange shawl draped over his shoulder and a gold chain around his neck. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak marks on his forehead, and he smiles while looking to the side with hands folded in his lap. Behind him a throne is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and pink flowers, and white jasmine. The seat is covered in red fabric with a tiger-stripe pattern.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and maroon flowers. He wears a saffron-orange embroidered silk kurta with a matching orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold chain and a pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest on his lap. Behind him a silver-and-gold relief panel shows deity figures. The scene appears to be a ceremonial stage setting. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and a gold necklace, seated in a throne-like chair.2008-12-28A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red with a zebra-stripe pattern. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder and a gold chain. Behind him a golden arch is framed by long garlands of yellow, magenta, purple and white flowers. His hands rest folded in his lap. a person by appearance cues: long swept hair, ornate silk clothing and a gold necklace, seated on a throne in a garland-decorated setting.2008-12-28