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A seated man in a rust-brown turban and matching brown robe with gold border sits on a gold lion-headed throne before a carved sandstone-coloured relief of deities. He smiles, raising both hands with fingers in mudra gestures, and wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold armlets. A gold tilak-like marking and vibhuti appear on his forehead. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a rudraksha mala with a turban and saffron-toned robe. Gold lion heads flank the seat and green leaves appear at lower right.

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February 26 20172017-02-26A photograph of a bearded man seated centrally on a golden-lion-headed throne, smiling with both palms raised toward the viewer. He wears a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament, a red-brown saffron-toned cloth draped over his shoulders, a long rudraksha mala, and multiple heavy gold necklaces, bangles and armlets. He has a sandalwood forehead mark and a red bindi. Behind him a large sculpted golden-brown relief depicts stylized deity limbs and hands. a person seated on the throne in a discourse setting, with saffron/orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces as qualifying cues.2017-02-26A seated man in a rust-brown turban and rust-brown shawl sits on a golden lion-headed throne in front of a large carved golden relief of a deity's legs and hands. He wears a heavy gold necklace, rudraksha mala beads, gold bangles and an armband, and has a red bindi on his forehead. His palms are raised and open in a gesture of blessing while he smiles toward the audience. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues include a crown-like headpiece, ornate gold ceremonial jewellery and a rudraksha mala, and the page places him at this event, so this is a probable identification from appearance and context. Red barriers are in the foreground.2017-02-26A seated man on a golden-lion-headed throne in front of a large carved stone relief of mythic figures with raised arms. He wears a rust-brown turban with a small gold ornament, a red-brown robe with gold border draped over his shoulders, heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha beads, and gold armlets and bangles. He has a red bindi and white forehead marks, and smiles with hands resting in his lap.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A seated figure in maroon-brown robes and a rust-coloured turban with gold ornaments sits before a large carved relief of figures and a raised limb in warm orange tones. He wears layered gold necklaces, a deity pendant, rudraksha malas and gold armbands, with a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles broadly and raises both hands, palms turned upward in a teaching gesture. Gilded lion-head armrests flank the seat, and green foliage appears at the lower right. Probable Swamiji cues: turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas, seated as a discourse speaker.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A photograph of a seated man in a brown turban and brown robe with gold-bordered drape, wearing multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. He sits on a dark throne-like seat flanked by golden lion-head armrests, hands raised in front of his chest in a gesture of blessing, eyes closed and smiling. Behind him is a large orange-toned carved relief of a deity with raised arms and a bow or instrument. Green foliage appears at the right edge. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, saffron-brown ceremonial robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, seated in a teaching or darshan setting.2017-02-26A photograph of a smiling bearded man seated on a golden lion-headed throne in front of a large carved stone-like relief of deities and figures in orange and ochre tones. He wears a maroon-brown turban with a gold crown ornament, a red-brown robe with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a large rudraksha mala, and gold bangles. He raises both hands in front of his chest in a gesture of blessing or teaching.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A man seated cross-legged on a raised stage in front of a large orange-and-gold carved relief of a deity with multiple arms. He wears a rust-brown turban with a small gold crescent ornament, a brown robe with gold border, layered gold and beaded necklaces with a rudraksha mala, gold bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. His palms are raised beside his face in a gesture of teaching. Two gold lion sculptures flank the seat. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with long hair under the turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing; he is seated on a throne-like seat during the event.2017-02-26