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A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded seven-hooded cobra backrest and red tiger-striped velvet armrests. He wears a pale peach silk shawl over one shoulder, a bright yellow dhoti with a gold-bordered brown sash, a red tilak, a peacock feather in a light head wrap, layered ornate gold and red-stone necklaces and gold bangles. He holds a wooden staff across his lap and smiles. The background has painted peacock feathers and a white flower garland. The figure has distinctive long hair, a ceremonial head wrap and gold adornments, and matches the page's Swamiji claim, so he is described as a probable Swamiji.

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2010 - Photo AlbumDecember 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man on a golden throne with a large gilded cobra hood behind him and red-and-gold tiger-striped cushions on either side. He wears a peach-pink shawl draped over one shoulder, a yellow dhoti with a brown and gold border, a gold turban-style headband with a peacock feather, and layered gold and pink bead necklaces. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles toward the camera. A pink backdrop with green painted foliage and a garland of white flowers surrounds him. Only one person is visible.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra with a peacock-feather motif behind him. He wears a peach satin upper cloth draped over one shoulder, a yellow silk dhoti, a brown and gold-bordered waist cloth, a gold crown-like headband with a peacock feather, a layered pink and gold necklace, and golden bangles. He holds a wooden staff across his lap and smiles. Behind the throne hang white flower garlands against a coral-pink wall with painted green foliage. Visible appearance cues include long hair swept back and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is a probable label only.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra with a golden serpent hood behind him and gold snake-scale seat supports below. He wears a pale peach silk shawl over the upper body, a yellow dhoti, a brown-and-gold patterned waistcloth, a gold-and-red beaded necklace, bangles, and a headband with a peacock feather and a red bindi. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles. A painted pink backdrop with green peacock feathers and a white flower garland appear behind him.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a large golden cobra hood with red cushioned armrests and layered golden seat cushions. He wears a peach-coloured shawl draped over bare shoulders, a brown patterned dhoti, bright yellow trousers, a gold and pink-stoned necklace with a pink bead mala, and beaded bracelets. A gold headband with a peacock feather and a red bindi are visible. Behind him are painted green leaves and a white flower garland. a person seated on a serpent throne with peacock-feather headband, distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces and a pink rudraksha-style mala, in a stage setting.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden cobra hood behind him and red tiger-striped cushions on its arms. He wears a pale peach silk upper cloth draped over one shoulder, a yellow silk dhoti, a brown-and-gold border sash, a gold-and-cream headband with a peacock feather, and layered gold and pink beaded necklaces with a large gold pendant. He has a red bindi, gold bangles and clasps his hands in his lap while smiling. Green painted foliage and a white flower garland decorate the backdrop, and a gold-patterned panel stands at the left edge. a person: the throne, cobra hood, peacock feather and layered ceremonial jewellery fit the presentation of the page's subject.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-headed cobra hood, with red and gold cushions and a gold pedestal. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over bare shoulders, yellow trousers, a brown and gold dhoti border, a peach-and-gold turban with a peacock feather, a red bindi, layered gold and ruby-red bead necklaces, and gold bangles. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him are pink walls with green foliage, a white flower garland and oil lamps. A Swamiji (probable) candidate is seated in the role of a person on a throne; the wrapped turban, peacock feather, bare-shouldered shawl, ornate gold jewellery and ruby malas are the qualifying cues.2009-12-25A seated man on an ornate golden cobra-hooded throne with red tiger-striped cushions and a golden coiled base, against a peach wall with painted green foliage. He wears a peach-toned draped shawl over the bare shoulder, a heavy gold and red-gem necklace, gold bangles, a cream headband with a peacock feather and red tilak, yellow silk dhoti, and holds a wooden rod. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and jewelled ceremonial attire on a regal throne.