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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet backrest, against a deep red draped curtain. He has long dark hair, a beard, a vertical tilak on his forehead, and wears a rust-red robe with a gold necklace of beads and a gold bracelet. His hand touches his ear. In front of him sits a large silver bowl with floral relief on a green banana leaf. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a brass staff is visible at left. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne in red robes with long hair, gold beaded necklace and ornate gold bracelets, the central figure of the scene.

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August 02 20162016-08-02A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, in front of deep red draperies. He wears a rust-orange sannyasi robe and shawl, a long multi-strand gold necklace with a gold pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a vertical tilak on his forehead with long dark hair. His right hand rests in a large silver-toned bowl with carved rim set on a green banana leaf, and a small orange cloth lies on his lap. Flanking him are tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials, and a brass kettle-style vessel sits at left. This is a ritual setting, possibly a Maheshwara Puja-style offering, though the bowl contents are not visible. a person seated in the central throne, dressed in orange sannyasi attire with gold ornaments.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, speaking into a handheld microphone while holding green leaves in his other hand. He wears a saffron-red robe, a long gold necklace with ornate pendant, gold bangles and armbands, and has long hair and a tilak on his forehead. Golden lamp stands with bird-shaped tops flank the throne, a gold umbrella with colourful tassels hangs above, and a red curtain backs the stage. Brass vessels and a plate of green leaves sit on a table in front. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker, wearing distinctive long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron robes, in a discourse setting.2016-08-02A seated man with long dark hair and a short beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, eyes closed, holding a white cloth-wrapped object over an engraved silver bowl on a green leaf. He wears a saffron-orange shawl, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and a white tilak on his forehead. Behind him hangs a red curtain and a multicoloured pom-pom canopy. In front stand a brass oil lamp, a golden trident and a brass vessel on a small stand, while a monk in orange robes stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual offering. Swamiji (probable), seated in the throne with the ritual bowl, with long hair, saffron shawl and multiple gold necklaces.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with a tall rounded back sits on a red-cushioned seat beneath a multicoloured tasselled canopy. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulders, a long gold-beaded necklace, bangles and long dark hair, with a red-brown silk skirt and a green cloth on his lap. He rests one hand against his cheek. A silver bowl sits before him, flanked by tall brass lamp stands with ornamental finials, a brass trident-shaped ornament and a brass oil lamp with a flame on the glossy floor. The backdrop is a deep red curtain. The image shows a ritual setting. a person: the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, ornate gold necklace and a throne, so the candidate cues are present but the appearance is only moderately clear.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, against a deep red curtain and flanked by tall gold lamp stands. He wears a rust-orange robe draped over one shoulder, multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces, gold armlets and a red-and-gold bracelet, with a dark tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. He holds a black microphone in both hands and smiles while speaking. A brass plate with green leaves and a small bowl sits at the base of the throne. a person is seated, appearing in the photo with the throne and ornate regalia consistent with a discourse setting.2016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02A man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead marking and a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and red cushions beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy. He wears a rust-orange sannyasi wrap, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets, and holds a microphone in one hand while gesturing with the other. Before him on the gold platform are a silver plate with leaves and a small bowl, and brass oil lamps stand on either side against a red curtain. Presentation cues match the a person depiction on this page, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-08-02