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A man sits cross-legged on a tiered golden throne with a golden cobra hood canopy behind him, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears white ceremonial clothing with red-and-gold bordered trim, multiple strands of rudraksha beads around his neck and bead bands on his upper arms and wrists. A red dot marks his forehead and a orange cloth rests on red cushions beside him. Greenish painted backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial throne with the shawl-like wrap match the page's described presentation, and the image is a photograph of a person seated on a throne before a stage backdrop.

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April 15 20122012-04-15A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and white tilak sits on a golden throne with a large golden cobra hood behind him. He wears white draped clothing edged with red and gold border, multiple rudraksha malas, rudraksha bracelets and a blue-stoned ceremonial necklace, and raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture. Orange and red cushions and gold coiled-snake pedestals support the throne against a pale green painted backdrop.2012-04-15May 17 20112011-05-17A seated man in a cream-coloured turban and white dhoti-style garment with a silver border sits with eyes lowered and hands folded in his lap. He wears heavy gold multi-strand necklaces with round gold beads and a central gold pendant set with red and green stones, plus a gold armlet on his upper arm. A red bindi marks his forehead with white tilak markings. Behind him are garlands of yellow and red marigolds and pink flowers, with a gilded ornamental backdrop. The scene suggests a seated ceremonial or devotional setting.2010-10-16A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in front of a gilded ornate backdrop, his palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold zari borders, a white pearl necklace and multiple gold bead necklaces, and a gold and pearl armlet. A small red bindi and white vibhuti mark his forehead. Behind him are garlands of red and white flowers, purple blooms and green limes, and a microphone stands before him. Appearance-based identification is probable given the long hair, gold ornaments and saffron-free ceremonial white clothing alongside gold necklaces; a person appearance is noted here.2011-05-17A man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with deep red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a white and cream dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a red waist cloth, a rudraksha mala with a green and gold ceremonial pendant, a gold chain, and gold earrings. He has a white vertical tilak with a red kumkum dot on his forehead and a gold bangle on his upper arm. Behind him are gold ornamental carvings.2011-03-05A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a coiled serpent with a large gilded multi-headed cobra hood behind him, against a pale green painted backdrop. He wears a white dhoti with red and gold border, a white shawl draped over his shoulders, multiple rudraksha malas, bracelets and a red bindi with white tilak marks. He smiles and raises his right hand in greeting while his left hand rests on his knee. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, with long-haired crown-free presentation but shaved hair and white ritual dress, so identity is uncertain.2012-04-15A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural panels, palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a white draped garment, multiple rudraksha and red-bead malas, a gold pendant, beaded armbands, and a red-and-white forehead mark with a red bindi. Red cushioned armrests frame him. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and beaded malas, so he is recorded as a probable in-person candidate; the throne and white clothing alone do not confirm identity.2011-02-12A seated man with closed eyes and palms pressed together in anjali mudra sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, and a red tilak with white markings on the forehead. A microphone stand is positioned beside him. Behind the throne hang a blue cloth and an orange-and-green fabric. Consistent with the page's reference to a discourse, this appears to be a satsang-style talk, with the man matching the appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, based on his long hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and shawl.2011-02-18April 15 20122012-04-15A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, sits with palms pressed together in anjali before an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, a gold pendant necklace, a blue-green jeweled pendant, and rudraksha armbands with gold clasps. A microphone stand is positioned beside him. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in discourse posture.2011-02-14April 15 20122012-04-15