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A smiling man stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a backdrop of floral garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a red mark on his forehead, a red and gold brocade kurta-style garment, layered gold chains and a gold pendant. A white shawl with gold border hangs from his shoulder. Behind him is a golden deity murti partly visible at the top.

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December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a gold ornate crown with a red bindi, wearing a maroon and gold brocade sherwani-style robe over cream dhoti, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant. He sits on a gold throne backed by a large gilded panel and tiered garlands of red roses, yellow and purple flowers and white jasmine. A silver parrot-topped staff rests beside the throne, and orange cushions flank the seat. The scene is a formal ceremonial portrait of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne.2011-12-15Close portrait photograph of a man wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green gemstone inlay, a red dot on his forehead, and a maroon brocade garment with gold embroidery. Heavy gold multi-strand necklaces with a peacock-motif pendant and a white shawl with gold sequin border hang over his chest. Behind him is a backdrop of colourful flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the crown, distinctive gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing, shown in person as the seated central figure.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man on a gilded throne with a flower-garlanded backdrop of yellow, red, purple and white blossoms. He wears an ornate gold crown set with coloured stones, a red-and-gold brocade sherwani with a cream dupatta, multi-strand gold necklaces and a gold pendant. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure. Gold-colored throne carvings with an Om emblem sit behind him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a crown, ornate ceremonial gold and garments, shown seated in honour on the throne.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15Photograph of a smiling man seated on a gold-trimmed throne, wearing an ornate gold jeweled mitre-style crown and a red-maroon brocade sherwani with gold floral embroidery. He wears a cream shawl with gold border, multiple gold necklaces and rings, and holds a silver staff topped with a bird finial. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white marigold-style flowers, and a green draped cloth is visible at left. A red bindi marks his forehead. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne in ceremonial attire, based on the crown, ornate gold and rudraksha-free regalia cues described on the page.2011-12-15 +1 copiesClose photograph of a single seated man wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a red dot on his forehead, a maroon and gold brocade silk kurta with a cream sash edged in sequins, and layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant. Behind him are bands of yellow, purple, red and white flower garlands and a gilded backdrop. a person: the long dark hair, ornate gold crown and ceremonial gold necklaces are visible cues for the presented figure, who is seated in front of a floral decoration.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A seated man smiles on a throne-like gold chair framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a red-maroon brocade kurta with gold floral pattern, and a white shawl draped diagonally across his chest. He wears multiple long gold necklaces, a gold pendant, and several rings, and holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure. A red bindi marks his forehead, and his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him is a gold-embossed backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate crown, ceremonial gold necklaces and rich brocade clothing with a shawl, seated on a throne as honoured guest.2011-12-15 +1 copies