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A photograph of a seated man on a richly decorated throne covered with yellow and red marigold garlands and white flower strings. He wears an orange turban, an orange saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, and a long ornate gold necklace of bells and pendants, with a gold serpent armlet on his upper arm. He smiles to his right. Beside him stands a tall gold ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure, and behind him are gold-framed ornaments and a navy curtain. This is a probable Swamiji candidate: long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron clothing with ornate gold adornments, seated in ceremonial setting. Setting suggests a Dasara celebration event.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne against a deep blue curtain. He wears an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange robe draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold ornaments, and gold bangles on his upper arm and wrists. A brass oil lamp stands beside him. He smiles toward the left of the frame, hands resting in his lap. a person based on the orange-clad sannyasi presentation, rudraksha mala and gold adornments, with the page noting his presence at this talk.2011-10-29December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesA man in profile stands at a stage beside a dark curtain, smiling, wearing an orange saffron turban and orange draped sannyasi cloth over one shoulder. He wears a heavy gold necklace of beads with a gold armlet on his upper arm, a red tilak on his forehead, and long dark hair falling behind. Behind him is a gold ornate backdrop with a painted deity murti and red flowers at the left edge. The setting resembles a satsang or temple stage. Based on appearance, this is a person, shown in person.2011-11-17December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesNovember 17 20112011-11-17November 18 20112011-11-18 +1 copiesPhotoAlbum +1 copiesA seated man in an orange turban and orange saffron-coloured robe sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gilt backrest. He wears a heavy gold ornate necklace of bead-like pieces, a red bindi on his forehead, and a small headset microphone at his ear. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he rests his hand on a dark wooden armrest. Behind him are deep red draped curtains. This appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the orange turban, orange robes, long hair, ceremonial gold necklace and throne setting; the image is a photograph of a seated speaker during a programme.2011-12-11A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved relief patterns, wearing an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and a red bindi on his forehead. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and bare-chested on the other, with long dark hair, layered rudraksha malas around his neck, and gold armlets. Behind him are a red-orange backdrop with a faint temple-like motif, a white draped pillar topped with a gold urn, and green leaves with white flowers. A dark wooden lectern or book stand sits at the lower left. a person: the orange turban, saffron shawl, rudraksha malas, gold armlets and seated throne position are the visible cues.2011-09-18A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat, wearing an orange turban with a jewelled band, orange robes draped over the shoulders and bare chest, a rudraksha mala necklace, a gold chain, ornamental gold armbands and bangles, and a red bindi on the forehead. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the right and left, gold tassels and a golden canopy frame hang behind him, and a dark blue drape forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is the seated teacher, distinguished by the orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold adornments, though his face is not used for identification. A small lapel microphone is clipped near his face.2011-10-29A seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange draped robe smiles while speaking, seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gilded patterns. He wears a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, gold armlets and gold bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him hangs a deep blue curtain and a brass oil lamp with a bird finial stands at his side. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the speaker, with rudraksha mala, saffron turban and ornate gold ornaments as his cues.2011-10-29Photograph of a smiling man in an orange saffron turban and sleeveless orange robe, wearing a long gold-bead necklace of large ornate gold beads, standing at a microphone on a stand. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a vertical tilak marks his forehead. Behind him is a carved wooden chair with yellow and pink flowers and a garland at the left edge, with beige wall panels and white pillars in the background. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe, long hair, and ornate gold necklace are consistent with the page's description of Swamiji speaking at the event, so the appearance cues are distinctive enough to label him as the probable Swamiji in person.2010-01-08