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A seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-like figures and red velvet cushions. He wears a white turban with a jewelled ornament and a red bindi on his forehead, a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and a white shawl draped over one shoulder with a gold-bordered dhoti. He smiles while raising one hand in a mudra. Behind him is a pale marbled backdrop with blue and grey streaks. The figure matches Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues including the ornate golden throne setting, rudraksha mala and ceremonial jewelled turban, presented as a teaching discourse seat.

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October 23 20112011-10-23October 23 20112011-10-23A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, in front of a pale backdrop with faint gold streaks. He wears a white turban with a red-stone jewelled ornament, a red bindi, a white cloth draped over one shoulder and body, and a long brown rudraksha mala hanging over his bare chest. His hands are gesturing mid-talk. Shown in the appearance-based probable Swamiji role, seated and speaking, with long hair, turban, white ritual cloth, rudraksha mala and a golden throne as qualifying cues. The gold-framed throne and rudraksha mala are visible.2011-10-23A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, smiling and gesturing with his right hand during a talk. He wears a white turban with a jewelled brooch and a red bindi, a white draped garment over his shoulders, and a long rudraksha mala hanging across his chest. Behind him is a golden carved arch with lion motifs and a pale backdrop with gold streaks. A watermarked copyright line appears in the lower right; the description excludes it. Appearance cues are consistent with a person, seated and teaching.2011-10-23A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and red tiger-striped armrest cushions, wearing a white turban with a red stone brooch and a red bindi, a white shawl and white dhoti with a gold border, and a long rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in a mudra. Behind him are blue-grey draped curtains. Lower corners show red fruit and offerings. Watermarked archive copyright text is present but not transcribed.2011-10-23A seated man in a white turban with a red-and-gold jewelled ornament and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved arch and red velvet cushions, smiling and gesturing with one hand near his chest. He wears a white draped garment with a gold-bordered waist cloth and a long rudraksha mala. Behind him is a pale blue and white patterned backdrop. a person: long hair, white turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne setting, with the page indicating this is a discourse.2011-10-23A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures and a deep red velvet back cushion, palms pressed together in front of his chest and eyes closed in a smile. He wears a white turban with a red stone brooch, a white shawl draped over a white robe, a gold-banded white dhoti, a red bindi on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala. Red-and-black tiger-striped cushions sit beside the throne, and a pale patterned backdrop is behind. The white-clothed figure is described as a person, seated in the role of a discourse teacher giving a talk.2011-10-23A seated man in white ceremonial dress speaks while gesturing with his right hand before an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures and a red velvet backrest. He wears a white turban with a red and gold jewelled ornament and a red dot on his forehead, a long white shawl, white dhoti with a gold border, and a long necklace of rudraksha beads. Red and white upholstered chairs flank the throne. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the white turban, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold-bordered dhoti and throne setting, with the speaker presented as the discourse teacher.2011-10-23A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-like finials and a deep red velvet seat back. He wears a white turban with a red stone brooch and a red bindi, a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered waist cloth, and a red-brown rudraksha mala. His hands are clasped in his lap. Red and white tiger-striped cushions rest on the arms of the throne, and a pale blue and white backdrop with swirling lines stands behind him. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person on the throne in white ritual dress with rudraksha mala and turban.2011-10-23A man in a white turban with a red jewelled brooch and a red bindi sits before an ornate gold throne carved with lion or mythical motifs over a deep red cushion. He wears a white shawl over a white garment, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a thin black cord necklace. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of a white turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold setting are present, so this may be Swamiji seated in a discourse setting.2011-10-23A man seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold carved backrest, against a green painted backdrop. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a rudraksha mala with a large central bead, a gold pendant necklace, rudraksha armbands, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest folded in his lap and he gazes to the side with a slight smile. A small red-and-gold attendant chair edge is visible at the lower left.2011-02-14October 23 20112011-10-23