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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures. He wears a red and maroon patterned turban with a small emblem, a long red-and-gold patterned shawl draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant, plus beaded gold armbands. He has a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair, and his right hand rests gently in front of him. Red flowers lie at the base of the dais beside a small tablet. The backdrop shows a painted sunset sky over mountains.

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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion heads and scrollwork, smiling and gazing to the side. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-maroon border, a red-and-gold patterned turban with a blue jewel, a long rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest with a gold ornament at the waist, and orange bangles on his wrists and upper arms. A red-and-gold cloth drapes over one shoulder. A red vermilion dot marks his forehead. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a purple-blue mountain landscape under falling rain, with a water bottle and a small basket of flowers at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, ornate turban, long hair and bead malas match the presentation shown for the page subject, and he is the sole physical person in the scene.2011-10-24A smiling man sits cross-legged on a richly carved golden throne with an arched backrest decorated with ornate floral and lion motifs. He wears a red and maroon turban with a peacock-eye ornament and a red bindi, an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, a long red and gold beaded mala necklace with a large round pendant, and gold armbands. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he speaks. A purple and pink painted backdrop with a glowing sky stands behind him. The setting suggests a seated discourse or satsang. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate mala and ceremonial turban, seated on a throne.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24A man stands before an ornate golden arched backdrop carved with floral and figurative relief. He wears a red and gold jeweled turban with a blue and gold brooch, an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a long red-and-gold patterned stole falling to his waist, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, and beaded gold armbands. A red bindi marks his forehead and he smiles toward the right. To the right, a purple and pink sky-like backdrop shows soft light. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial beaded necklaces, presented as a discourse speaker.2011-10-24A smiling man sits cross-legged on a golden ornate throne with carved lion figures and an arched backrest, in front of a painted pink and purple sunset backdrop. He wears a red and gold turban with a blue emblem, a red-and-gold shawl, an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a large gold ceremonial necklace with a gold armband. His hands rest in a meditative mudra on his lap. A small tablet sits on a low stand beside him, with red flowers at the base of the throne. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated as a teacher, with the distinctive saffron clothing, ornate turban and ceremonial gold cues.2011-10-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a relief-patterned backrest, speaking and gesturing with his raised right hand. He wears a red and gold turban with a blue peacock-eye ornament and a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder, a long multi-strand beaded necklace with a large round pendant, gold armbands and bangles. Behind him is a pink and orange sunset-sky backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a turban and saffron-orange ceremonial clothing with a beaded mala, appearing as a discourse speaker in a satsang setting.2011-10-24PhotoAlbum +1 copiesA seated man in a red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion and floral motifs. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red bandhani-patterned stole draped over his shoulder, long beaded rudraksha-style malas, a large round beaded pendant, and beaded armlets, with a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles and gazes to the side. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept hair, ornate turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24