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A seated man with long swept-back black hair wears a saffron-orange shawl, a red-and-green beaded garland, rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces, and a gold bangle, and holds a small ritual object with a spouted pouring vessel near a red brocade throne with gold trim. Behind him, five shaved-headed men in saffron robes with white forehead markings and gold-bead necklaces stand beside a large banyan tree. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues matching the Swamiji (probable) description; he is the central ritual figure receiving the offering. Five standing attendants stand in the background.

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A photograph of a man seated at left on a red upholstered throne with gold trim, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a long red and green flower garland with gold ornaments, a red bindi on his forehead and a small handheld device in his hand. Behind him, four men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders stand wearing gold and beaded necklaces, one with a bare chest and white forehead markings. Banyan tree roots form the background. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and a gold earring, which are compatible cues for a person presentation with a throne and ceremonial garland, though this is not a confident identification.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Outdoor photo beneath a large tree with a smoky haze in the foreground. A man seated on an ornate red and gold throne wears a rust-orange robe, a red and white floral garland and gold necklace, and holds a small incense or ritual stick while his other hand rests on the armrest. Around him stand five men in rust-orange robes with gold borders, white forehead markings and rudraksha malas; several hold their hands in anjali, and one holds a silver trident. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate throne, garland and orange robes, so the a person candidate is noted here with the throne and garland as qualifying cues.2013-04-24A seated man in a red-and-gold ornate throne with a carved gold back and red upholstered arms sits centrally, eyes lowered, wearing a dark-red-and-orange robe with a gold waist cloth and a thick red and white flower garland with gold beads. He wears a gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala, and has white vertical markings on his forehead. He holds a small object in his right hand and rests his left hand on the chair arm. Behind him stand four men in saffron-orange robes with shaved heads and white horizontal forehead markings, hands folded, with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. A tall silver trident rises at the upper center, and a large tree trunk and canopy frame the outdoor setting. The seated man is a person by appearance cues including the ceremonial garland, gold necklace and mala, and throne. Overlay text in the corner reads a copyright notice and source line.2013-04-24A seated figure in a red velvet throne with gold-embossed edges sits outdoors beneath a large tree, raising one hand in a teaching gesture while holding a small object. He wears a rust-brown robe, a bright red and green flower garland, gold beaded necklaces, and a red bindi on his forehead. Around him, several men in rust-brown and saffron robes with white tilak markings stand with folded hands, one holding a silver trident. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identified by the long swept hair, gold-embossed throne and ceremonial garlands; the speaker sits as teacher within the satsang group.2013-04-24A seated man in an ornate gold-framed red throne speaks with his right hand raised, a small wired microphone near his mouth. He wears a rust-orange robe with a golden border, a red and white flower garland, a gold bead necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him, four attendant men in rust-coloured robes and white forehead markings stand under a large tree, one holding a silver trident. A red-and-orange cloth covers the armrest of the throne.2013-04-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes speaks into a small clip microphone while gesturing with his right hand, sitting on an ornate red velvet throne with gold trim and orange armrest cushions. He wears a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, and has a red bindi on his forehead. Around him stand several devotees in matching rust-orange garments with white forehead markings and gold-beaded necklaces, one holding a ceremonial trident (trishul) aloft. Sunlight filters through a large tree canopy behind the group, under a bright outdoor setting.2013-04-24A man with swept-back dark hair and tilak markings sits on an ornate red and gold throne outdoors beneath a large tree, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. A trident stands behind him. Around him, several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white tilak stand with palms joined or hands folded, some wearing gold and beaded necklaces. Sunlight filters through the scene. The seated man has distinctive long hair, a gold necklace and saffron clothing, giving an appearance-based candidate of Swamiji (probable) on the throne.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24June 13 20132013-06-13