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A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on a red and black patterned cushioned throne in front of a backdrop of garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and ornate gold metalwork. He wears a pink-orange embroidered silk kurta with gold sequin and bead work and a bright orange shawl with a gold border, which he holds across his chest with one hand. His eyes are lowered. The scene appears to be a ceremonial occasion at a stage or dais.

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A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne, hands folded at his chest, gazing upward. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with gold-thread and sequin work, a gold chain, and an orange shawl with gold border draped over his shoulder. Behind him is a gilded ornamental backdrop framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta and purple flowers. The description matches Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, ornate saffron-toned clothing and gold necklace, seated in a ceremonial throne setting.2008-12-28A seated man in an orange-and-peach embroidered silk sherwani with a gold-trimmed orange shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a garland of yellow, white, and maroon flowers. He wears long dark hair, a red bindi, a gold chain, and a dark pendant, and rests his clasped hands on his lap. A zebra-patterned maroon cushion lies beside him. Behind him is a gold-framed panel and a green-edged backdrop. Probable Swamiji, identified by the long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and gold necklace, seated in a throne.2008-12-28Photograph of a man seated on a red and black zebra-striped throne in front of a decorative backdrop of multicolour flower garlands in purple, white, yellow and red, with a gilded ornamental panel behind. He has long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and a gold chain, and wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with gold sequined motifs over an orange dhoti with a gold-bordered orange shawl. He sits with his palms pressed together near his chest and gazes upward, in a ceremonial setting that resembles a festival or puja. a person by appearance: long swept hair, ornate embellished clothing and gold adornments, seated on a throne amid garlands.2008-12-28A seated figure with long dark hair and a vertical tilak on the forehead sits with hands pressed together in namaskar before a backdrop of garlands in yellow, magenta, purple and white flowers and ornate gold metalwork. The person wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with gold sequined detailing, a gold chain and pendant, and a deep orange shawl bordered in gold zari draped over the shoulder. The red and black zebra-striped upholstery of the seat is visible at the sides. Eyes are lowered in devotion. The clothing and long hair match the a person appearance cues, so this is a probable in-person appearance-based candidate, but the face and presentation are not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate throne in front of a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands, with gilded metalwork behind. He wears a saffron-orange silk kurta embroidered with gold sunburst motifs, an orange shawl with gold border, and a gold pendant necklace over a red-beaded collar. A red bindi marks his forehead. His hands rest folded in his lap, and a maroon tiger-striped cushion lies beside him. Appearance cues (long hair, saffron ornate clothing, gold necklace) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a place of honour during the event.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.2008-12-28A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne back garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a peach-coloured silk kurta embroidered with gold and sequin motifs, a deep orange shawl with a gold border, a gold chain, and bangles on his wrist. A red bindi and white marks adorn his forehead. His hands are pressed together at his chest in a gesture of greeting or reverence. Swamiji (probable) is the candidate here, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate clothing, orange shawl and ceremonial gold necklace while seated on a decorated throne. Brahmotsavam celebration setting.2008-12-28A long-haired man with eyes closed and a faint smile sits on a red throne draped with garlands of yellow, pink, purple and white flowers. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with sequined and jewelled detailing, an orange shawl edged with gold zari, a gold chain and a red bindi on his forehead, with white vibhuti marks. Gold ornate carving frames the throne behind him.2008-12-28A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange and peach embroidered silk kurta with gold-threaded motifs, an orange shawl with gold border, and a gold chain necklace with a red-and-gold collar. He sits with hands joined near his chest against a backdrop of garlands in yellow, magenta, purple and white flowers and an ornate gold throne-back. A red bindi marks his forehead. The red and dark tiger-striped throne cushions frame the scene.2008-12-28