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A photograph of a man seated before an ornate metal-panelled backdrop lit in red light. He has long dark hair, a tilak-marked forehead, and a small microphone at his ear. He wears a red-brown garment, a rudraksha mala, a long multicoloured floral garland of yellow marigolds and red blooms, and red flower bracelets on his upper arms and wrists. His left hand holds a tall ceremonial staff wrapped in clear beads, and his right hand rests on his hip. The seating area suggests a stage or throne-like setting. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person, based on long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ornate floral garlands.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a forehead tilak stands under red stage lighting before an ornate metallic arch. He wears a rust-coloured dhoti-style wrap, a white sacred thread across his chest, layered rudraksha malas and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. He holds a tall silver staff hung with small bells in his right hand, with his left hand on his hip. The appearance and garlanded ceremonial dress match the a person presentation, shown on stage in a performance setting.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A man seated on an ornate golden throne against a glowing red and gold embossed backdrop, smiling and holding a tall silver staff with his left hand. He wears a reddish-brown wrap over his shoulders, layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, and a rudraksha mala with a white cord across his chest, plus a small headset microphone. A tilak mark is visible on his forehead.2012-07-15A smiling man with long dark hair and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead stands in red stage lighting in front of an ornate silver-toned arched backdrop. He holds a tall silver staff hung with small bells in his right hand, and wears a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red and white flowers over an orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha mala and a white cord across his chest. Bright red and orange floodlights colour the scene.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph of a single man standing before an ornate silver-gilt arch under red stage light. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a white sacred thread, long dark hair, and a yellow-orange tilak with a red dot on his forehead. He is draped in layers of marigold and pink garlands and rudraksha malas, and holds a tall silver staff with ornamental finials in his right hand. A pale orange-toned shawl and a metal chain pendant are visible at his chest. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan stage.2012-07-15A smiling man with long, voluminous dark curly hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead stands on a stage lit in deep red light, holding a long silver staff with ornate engraving in his right hand. He wears a red-orange garment with a shoulder wrap, layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms, a rudraksha-style red bead bracelet on his upper arm and a headset microphone. Behind him a glittering silver-and-red backdrop with rows of ornate panels. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), shown in person on stage with long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and garlands, holding a ceremonial staff.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A smiling man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold-toned throne with a bright red stage light behind him. He wears a reddish-orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with a thick white-and-red garland of marigolds and flowers around his neck. He holds a silver staff topped with a finial and hanging small silver bells in his right hand. Probable Swamiji's appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold-toned throne, rudraksha mala and orange clothing; he is a seated speaker at an event.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne with a circular gilded arch behind him, under red stage lighting. He wears a saffron-red garment, a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a red and beaded waist sash, and garlands of orange and pink flowers. He grips a tall ceremonial staff with his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip while smiling. Shadowy figures are faintly visible at the edges. The setting suggests a satsang stage at an ashram event.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15