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A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on a throne-like seat, wearing a deep red turban with gold trim and a long red sash hanging down his back. He wears orange silk robes with gold-and-red border, layered rudraksha malas with silver spacers, and a rudraksha bracelet on his upper arm. A small red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him stands an ornate gold carved backrest and a painted panel.

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November 12 20112011-11-12A seated man in a deep red pleated turban with a gold-bordered fan and a small jewel, wearing orange silk robes with gold-and-red brocade borders, a long maroon shawl draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold bead necklace, gold armlets and bangles. He sits cross-legged on an ornate gold repoussé throne with floral and foliate carving, with pink flowers and beaded hangings behind him, hands resting in a meditative pose. A red bindi is on his forehead. Appearance cues of long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and crown-style turban make this a probable Swamiji in person.2011-10-26Close-up photo of a smiling man seated before an ornate gilded backdrop with carved golden scrollwork. He wears a deep crimson turban with gold border trim and a small jewel at the top, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a small headset microphone. He has long dark hair, an orange silk garment with gold brocade edging and a red shawl draped over one shoulder, a long necklace of gold beads with black bands, a gold chain, and gold bangles on the wrists. The page identifies this as Swamiji, and his appearance with turban, saffron-orange clothing and ornate gold necklaces matches the candidate, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person.2011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 15 20112011-11-15A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne wears a red pleated turban with a small silver brooch, a red bindi, an orange and gold silk garment with a red border, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, and heavy multi-strand gold bead necklaces and gold armlets. He wears a small headset microphone and has long, loose hair. The gilded carved background fills the frame. A translucent purple emblem with a white bird appears in the upper left corner.2011-11-29 +1 copiesClose side-profile photo of a smiling man wearing a deep red turban with gold edging and a long red cloth trailing down his shoulder. He has a red bindi on his forehead, a bright orange-gold silk garment with a gold border, layered rudraksha malas with silver spacers, and an armband. Behind him a blurred golden ornamental backdrop and a painted deity image are visible.2011-11-15Close photo of a smiling man wearing a deep red turban with gold trim and a long red fabric tail falling over his shoulder, a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and an orange-gold silk shawl with a gold border draped over bare shoulders. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads with silver spacers around his neck. Behind him is a large blurred painted or printed image of a deity with golden ornamentation. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person with a warm expression, identified by the turban, saffron-gold shawl and rudraksha malas as the page indicates.2011-11-15 +1 copiesNovember 15 20112011-11-15A seated man in a tall red pleated turban edged with gold braid and a small jewelled ornament, wearing an orange shawl draped over one shoulder with a red border and a layered beaded necklace. He has a red kumkum mark on his forehead and beaded bracelets on his upper arm, and he smiles toward the side. A blurred warm background with a curved pale frame and a few red flowers at the bottom edge. The image carries a faint dove logo in the upper left and a copyright notice in the lower right. Presentation cues match Swamiji (probable) from the turban, orange ornate clothing and beaded adornments, and he appears physically present in the scene.2011-11-12A seated man in a deep red pleated turban with gold braid and a small white jewelled brooch smiles toward the camera. He wears an orange silk garment with gold-bordered red edging, a red shawl draped over one shoulder, a thick gold bead necklace with black accents, a gold chain, and gold armlets. A small red bindi marks his forehead and a headset microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him is an ornate gold-leaf throne back with red velvet upholstery. a person is seated on the throne in the foreground.2011-11-29November 15 20112011-11-15A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne with intricate carved relief panels behind him. He wears a deep red turban with a folded fan-shaped crest, an orange-saffron silk garment with a gold-bordered red edge, a multi-strand rudraksha mala necklace with white accents, and beaded armbands. A small red bindi marks his forehead. To his right stands a tall brass lamp with a bird-shaped top, against a dark blue backdrop. The figure has long dark hair and appears to be seated in a satsang setting. Printed copyright text appears in the lower right corner.2011-11-15 +1 copies