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A man seated on a gold-upholstered throne-style seat in front of a tall backdrop of flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. He wears a deep crimson turban with a long crimson sash draped over one shoulder, and an ornate pastel jacket heavily embroidered with sequins and beads in blue, lilac and gold over red trousers. Heavy gold chains and a large gold pendant hang at his chest. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his left hand, smiling and looking to the side. A red tilak mark is visible on his forehead. The setting suggests a formal reception or darshan-style sitting, with an ornate gilded carved panel behind the floral display.

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December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a man seated on a gilded throne in front of a dense arrangement of flowers in red, yellow, green, white and purple. He wears a deep red pleated turban with gold trim, a red tilak on his forehead, and an ornate embroidered jacket in lilac and blue with sequins over red trousers. Multiple gold chains and a gold pendant hang at his neck. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his right hand, eyes closed and smiling, while his left arm extends outward. The throne has ornate gold carving. a person, seated in a ceremonial pose with distinctive turban and ornate gold ornaments.2011-12-16A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a large deep red pleated turban with a small white jewel and gold trim, a purple-and-gold embroidered sherwani with a red shawl, and a heavy gold necklace. He has a red bindi and tilak and long dark hair. Beside him stands a silver staff topped with a bird finial, and an orange cloth rests on the armrest. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in red, yellow, white and purple. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, ornate robe, gold necklace and red turban match the cues for the claimed identity, but the appearance alone is not decisive.2011-12-16 +1 copiesA smiling man seated on a gold-upholstered throne before a backdrop of garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears a deep maroon pleated turban with gold edging and a red dot on his forehead, a pink and gold embroidered sherwani with sequins, a maroon sash, a gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant, and red trousers. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in one hand. The clothing, turban and throne setting match the page's a person candidate cues of ornate ceremonial dress and regal seating, though the face-based identity is uncertain. Gold relief carvings appear behind the throne.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesA smiling man seated on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with dense bands of flowers in yellow, green, red, pink and purple. He wears a deep crimson turban with a gold-trimmed fan-pleated top, a red bindi, and a richly embroidered multicoloured sherwani with sequins. Layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant hang on his chest, with a crimson sash draped over one shoulder. He holds a white ornamental staff topped with a bird figure, and his left arm rests on the throne's cushioned armrest with an orange cover. The overall scene is ceremonial and festive. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, crimson turban, saffron-toned ceremonial dress and gold necklaces, seated in a flower-decorated throne setting.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16A man sits on a gilded throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with a golden lion figure at each side of the seat. He wears a maroon turban with a fan-shaped top and a gold edging, an embroidered lavender and gold sherwani, a rich red dhoti-style lower garment, a red shawl over one shoulder, a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi. He smiles with hands clasped on his lap, and a white bird figure perches on a pole beside the throne. a person appearance cues: ornate ceremonial dress, gold necklace and a seated position on a throne, seated in person.2011-12-16