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A seated man in an ornate gold-brushed brocade kurta and a red-and-cream turban with a pearl drape sits on a gold throne wrapped in garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, green and purple. He wears a red stole, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure. Behind him a statue in a purple robe and turban stands with hands folded in namaste. This is a pada-puja setting with a garlanded throne and deity-like statue; the seated man is probable Swamiji by his long hair, ornate saffron-gold clothing, bead necklace and ceremonial presentation.

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A man seated on a golden throne decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, green, red, white and purple. He wears a red and cream turban with a white pearl string, a gold brocade jacket, a red shawl and layered gold necklaces. He holds a white bird-topped staff and rests a hand on a cushion. Beside him stands a painted statue of a saint in a purple turban and purple wrap, with hand raised in blessing. The setting is a ceremonial stage with a dark red curtain. The man has long, swept-back hair and ornate attire consistent with the a person appearance cues, so the identification is probable.2011-12-14A seated man on a golden throne with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple wraps the throne's arch. He wears a red and gold turban, a gold embroidered brocade kurta-style outfit, a red shawl draped over one shoulder and a multi-strand gold bead necklace. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure, and his forehead bears a red tilak. Beside him, a standing statue of a figure in purple robes with a purple head covering stands with hands folded, framed by the same floral garlands. The setting appears to be a Pada-Puja ceremony at a temple-style stage with gold ornaments and deep red drapery behind.2011-12-14A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a red and cream turban with a pearl-strand ornament, a gold-embroidered cream and gold sherwani, a thick gold ceremonial necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. On the right, a golden deity murti in a purple garment stands near the garland-draped pillar. An orange cloth lies at his feet. The seated figure does not show clear a person cues beyond the throne and ceremonial dress, so his identity is uncertain.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a gold-embroidered cream and bronze sherwani with a red shawl, wearing a striped red, cream and gold turban and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a golden-armed throne with his eyes lowered. Behind him a throne back is decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, green, red, white and purple. To the right a golden standing figure in purple robes stands beside the garland-decorated throne, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a pada-puja ceremony, where a seated figure is honoured with reverence.2011-12-14A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with a cream and red turban, gold-embroidered brocade ensemble, a heavy gold necklace of beads and a red sash, holding a silver bird-headed staff. Behind him, a throne backrest is wrapped in red, yellow, white, purple and green flower garlands. On the right, a deity murti in purple draping is partly visible. A golden lion-head armrest sits at the side. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, ornate gold-embroidered attire, a gold necklace and a red sash, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and is seated as the central figure of a pada-puja ceremony.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA man seated on a gold-armed throne decorated with a large floral garland of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. He wears an ornate gold-and-orange brocade sherwani, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, a turban with a red-and-white band and pearl strand, a red tilak, and a heavy gold bead necklace. He holds a silver-white staff topped with a small white bird and rests his hand on a gold lion-headed armrest. A deep red curtain and a second floral garland appear behind him.2011-12-14 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16A man seated on a gold-accented throne-style armchair on a stage, wearing a cream-gold turban and a matching gold wrap draped over his shoulder, with a dark maroon embroidered robe with gold trim, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. A silver bird-topped staff rests beside him. Behind him is a large arrangement of marigold garlands in yellow, red, purple and green, and a red cloth covers a table at left with a brass pillar nearby. Appearance-based identification is probable: the candidate is seated in person, wearing a turban, ornate gold-trimmed robe, beaded necklaces and a staff, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) figure, seated in person.2011-12-13December 16 20112011-12-16December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man seated on a golden-upholstered throne-style chair, wearing a crimson turban with a long crimson sash draped over one shoulder, an ornate purple and gold embroidered brocade robe, and a gold chain with beads. He holds a silver staff topped with a white bird figure. Behind him is a large cushion-like backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, pink and white, and beside him stands a deity murti in green drapery with a white garland. Orange cloth rests on the armrest and floor. The man is appearance-consistent with the page's described central figure, with a turban, sash, and ornate robe as cues, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in person on the throne as the presiding figure.2011-12-16 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-cushioned throne faces right and smiles. He wears an ornate gold crown, a maroon brocade ceremonial garment with gold embroidery, and a heavy gold necklace. A silver scepter topped with a white bird rests against his side, and an orange cloth drapes the armrest. Behind him, garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers frame the throne, and a gold-carved archway stands to the right.2011-12-15 +1 copies