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A man with closed eyes and a slight smile sits before a backdrop of white jasmine and orange and red marigold garlands and a maroon quilted cushion. He wears a saffron-orange turban with gold edging, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark hair. Around his shoulders is a large white flower garland with orange and blue marigold accents and pink tassels, and he wears several strands of brown rudraksha beads with gold spacers and a gold bead necklace. a person by appearance cues: saffron turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garland; he is shown in an honoured seated pose during a festive celebration.

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January 01 20042004-01-01Close portrait of a smiling man in front of a red quilted velvet backdrop and strands of white and orange flower garlands. He wears a saffron-orange turban with a gold-toned edge, a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and long dark hair falling past his shoulders. He is draped in a white flower garland shawl decorated with orange blossoms and blue and pink accents, over multiple rudraksha mala necklaces interspersed with gold beads. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Swamiji (probable) cues: saffron turban, long hair, rudraksha malas and gold beads, garlanded ceremonial dress; appearance-based only.2004-01-01A man seated on a dark red velvet throne with carved wooden lion armrests, framed by long garlands of orange marigolds, white jasmine and red and yellow blooms. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi on his forehead, an orange robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a flower garland woven with white, orange, blue and pink blossoms. He smiles and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron turban and rudraksha mala, seated on the throne as the honoured guest of the event.2004-01-01A young man seated on a red velvet throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange marigolds, and yellow and red flowers. He wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes with gold borders, and a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A microphone on a stand is beside him. He smiles and looks down while touching his ankle, with a gold bangle visible. Behind him is a carved wooden deity figure. The swami candidate has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji in person, seated and speaking.2004-01-01A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and matching saffron robe with gold-bordered shawl sits on a dark red velvet throne decorated with orange, white and yellow marigold and jasmine garlands. He wears a long rudraksha mala and gold bead necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead, and a microphone on a stand is positioned in front of him. A carved wooden animal head is visible at the right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron turban and robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne while speaking into a microphone.2004-01-01A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits eyes-closed against an ornate gold-leaf throne with a maroon velvet cushion. He wears long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a red bindi on his forehead, and a thick garland of woven pale-gold leaves with a long strand of gold beads with black bands. His hands are folded together in his lap. a person: the orange turban, flowing hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold beads on a throne fit the candidate, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2009-11-30A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red velvet cushioning, smiling. He wears a saffron-orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, an orange robe, and long dark hair. Heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and wooden-bead rudraksha-style strands drape over his shoulders and chest, with a gold pendant hanging from the center. He holds a small orange-bordered card in one hand at the lower edge. The setting suggests a formal ceremony honouring him, but no printed name is visible. a person appearance cues: saffron turban, flowing long hair, and rudraksha garland fit the candidate description, though the page says he was not at this event.2009-11-30January 01 20042004-01-01A seated man with eyes closed sits on an ornate gold and red throne, hands folded in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala and a white flower garland draped over his shoulders, with a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead. The man has long swept-back dark hair. The distinctive saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala and throne together match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues for a presiding teacher during a padapuja-style darshan. The image is a photograph; the only person visible is the seated figure.2010-09-14A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes with a red tilak on his forehead sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He wears a red rose garland, a green leaf garland, and a gold necklace with a pendant and a gold armlet. Behind him is an ornate gold throne backdrop with floral arrangements of yellow marigolds and red and purple blooms. A small logo appears in the lower left corner. The image is a photograph of a single seated person in a ceremonial setting, with a fruit offering visible at his feet.2010-10-17A seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushioning and intricate golden floral carvings behind him. He wears a large garland of tan wooden beads interspersed with gold bead spacers and holds the garland in his folded hands. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. Long dark hair falls over his shoulders, and he looks off to the side. White garments are visible at his lower sides. The scene appears to be a formal seated reception, with no other people visible.2009-11-30A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and matching saffron robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. A long garland of white and pink flowers with green and red bands drapes over the chest, and a rudraksha mala and gold pendant hang at the neck. Pink rose petals are scattered across a white cloth-covered seat before a large white rounded backdrop with white bolster cushions at the sides. The scene suggests a reception or honouring of a guest.