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A photograph of a bearded man seated centrally on a golden-lion-headed throne, smiling with both palms raised toward the viewer. He wears a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament, a red-brown saffron-toned cloth draped over his shoulders, a long rudraksha mala, and multiple heavy gold necklaces, bangles and armlets. He has a sandalwood forehead mark and a red bindi. Behind him a large sculpted golden-brown relief depicts stylized deity limbs and hands. a person seated on the throne in a discourse setting, with saffron/orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces as qualifying cues.

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February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A seated man in a rust-brown turban and matching brown robe with gold border sits on a gold lion-headed throne before a carved sandstone-coloured relief of deities. He smiles, raising both hands with fingers in mudra gestures, and wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold armlets. A gold tilak-like marking and vibhuti appear on his forehead. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a rudraksha mala with a turban and saffron-toned robe. Gold lion heads flank the seat and green leaves appear at lower right.2017-02-26A man seated on an ornate stage in front of a large carved relief of deity figures, wearing a rust-brown turban with a green-and-gold crescent ornament and a gold pendant, a rust-brown wrap over a bare chest, multiple rudraksha malas and heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles, and a red forehead mark. He smiles and raises both palms in a gesturing, discourse-like pose. Gilded lion-head armrests flank him on a draped throne-like seat. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, identified by the turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklaces and rust-brown wrap; he is delivering a teaching at a discourse setting.2017-02-26A seated man on a golden-lion-headed throne in front of a large carved stone relief of mythic figures with raised arms. He wears a rust-brown turban with a small gold ornament, a red-brown robe with gold border draped over his shoulders, heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha beads, and gold armlets and bangles. He has a red bindi and white forehead marks, and smiles with hands resting in his lap.2017-02-26A seated man in a rust-brown turban and rust-brown shawl sits on a golden lion-headed throne in front of a large carved golden relief of a deity's legs and hands. He wears a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha mala beads, gold bangles and an armband, and has a red bindi on his forehead. His palms are raised and open in a gesture of blessing while he smiles toward the audience. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues include a crown-like headpiece, ornate gold ceremonial jewellery and a rudraksha mala, and the page places him at this event, so this is a probable identification from appearance and context. Red barriers are in the foreground.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, raising one hand in greeting, in front of a large carved relief of a dancing deity and robed sages with raised hands. He wears a maroon turban with a gold ornament, a maroon-and-gold shawl, heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and bangles. This appearance-based candidate is a person, shown in person on the stage. The background includes a sculpted dancing deity figure and bearded ascetics in relief, with greenery at the right edge.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26