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A man stands centre-frame in a warm, dim ornate hall, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. He wears a rust-orange shawl over a deep orange-brown robe, with a gold belt, layered gold and beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him rise a gilded arch and large golden pillars, with ornate seated figures and a tall trident-topped staff at left. Oil lamps glow at the lower corners. The description allows a probable-identity label only if cues are sufficient; here the saffron-toned clothing, ornate gold adornments and ceremonial setting are present, so the subject is labelled a person, seated in a throne-like setting for a discourse-style occasion.

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April 30 20172017-04-30A bearded man stands centre-frame in an ornate golden hall, raising his right hand in greeting while his left hand rests open at his side. He wears a rust-brown and gold draped robe, a gold-clasped belt, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. A crown-like headpiece with a crescent ornament sits on his head. He is flanked by a silver trident on a stand at left, and behind him a large gilded arch with jewelled peacock-like motifs and a bell-shaped ornament frames a golden throne. Brass oil lamps appear at the lower edges, and warm haze hangs in the air. Swamiji (probable): long hair, crown, ornate gold and rudraksha-style adornments and saffron-brown ceremonial clothing are visible, and he is presented standing in a golden hall, so the candidate is in person.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man standing in front of an ornate golden throne-like backdrop with jeweled embellishments, a golden crown-like headpiece, and a silver trident leaning to the left. He wears a rust-orange saffron robe, a wide gold-coloured waist belt, multiple beaded malas and a gold pendant necklace, and gold bangles; he raises one hand in greeting. Two seated figures in glittering ornaments flank the throne behind him, and oil lamps glow in the lower left and a small fire or flame appears at the lower right. The setting appears to be a stage or altar-like tableau with warm lighting. Probable Swamiji in person, with saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and a crown cues.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA man stands centre-frame before an ornate golden throne-like arch studded with jewels and round gold-coloured discs. He wears a rust-orange robe draped over his shoulder, a gold belt, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a gold-framed pendant, with a red tilak on his forehead and a trident-like staff (trishul) in silver at his left. He raises his right hand in a gesture of blessing while his left hand rests open at his side. Two large gilded deity figures flank him on either side, and oil lamps with a small brass fire-pot glow in the foreground. Warm, hazy lighting.2017-04-30 +1 copiesPhotograph of a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe standing in front of an ornate golden shrine or throne backdrop studded with jewel-like ornaments and gilded figures. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and layered gold necklaces with a large ornamental pendant, a gold belt, a red tilak on his forehead and a small crown-like headpiece, and raises one hand in greeting. A silver trident stands to his left. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: crown, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, shown as a single person in front of the decorated throne.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing in front of an ornate golden shrine-like backdrop with large decorated arches and jeweled, ornamented figures. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-thread waist belt, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant and layered gold chains, and gold bangles. He has a red tilak on his forehead and a crown-like gold headpiece above him. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while he smiles. A trident-shaped staff with a decorative pink and silver handle stands at left. A pink-and-gold ornate cushion or throne is visible below. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a crown and saffron-orange ornate clothing with gold necklaces, which are the qualifying cues for the page's identification.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and draped orange shawl stands in front of an ornate golden shrine. He wears a crown-like headpiece with a crescent, a long rudraksha-style mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant, and a gold waist band. He raises one hand in greeting. Behind him, glittering gold and jewelled deity murtis and a tall silver trident stand against a gilded arch, with a lit oil lamp in the lower right corner.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copies