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A smiling man seated on a cream and gold throne-style chair holds a silver staff in his raised right hand. He wears a deep maroon turban with a gold border and a jewelled brooch, a purple and gold embroidered sherwani, a red shawl draped over one shoulder, and layered gold necklaces. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him stand tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green, and a green draped cloth covers a deity murti in a green and white costume. a person: the seated man's presentation includes the maroon turban, ornate embroidered clothing, shawl and gold necklaces, matching the event's described setting; his role is the seated speaker at the ceremony.

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December 16 20112011-12-16A seated man in a deep maroon turban with a jeweled brooch and a richly embroidered purple-and-gold ceremonial garment smiles with eyes lowered while holding a silver staff topped with a small silver ornament. He sits on a gold-and-cushioned throne-like seat with an orange cloth draped over its arm, flanked by garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Behind him a green draped cloth covers a golden structure, and a decorated deity murti in green and gold stands in the background. Probable Swamiji cues: a long swept-back hairstyle, a crown-like turban, ornate saffron-and-gold ceremonial clothing and gold necklaces seated on a throne, presented as the central figure of the event.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16A smiling man sits on a gold throne-like seat in a richly decorated hall, wearing a deep red turban with a jewel brooch, a sparkling purple and gold embroidered sherwani with a red shawl, and a gold necklace. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his right hand. Behind him are garlands of marigolds and yellow, red and purple flowers, and a green cloth draped over a platform. A small orange cushion lies on the seat. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in a throne with garlands, a turban, a shawl and gold ornaments.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a large deep red pleated turban with a small white jewel and gold trim, a purple-and-gold embroidered sherwani with a red shawl, and a heavy gold necklace. He has a red bindi and tilak and long dark hair. Beside him stands a silver staff topped with a bird finial, and an orange cloth rests on the armrest. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in red, yellow, white and purple. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, ornate robe, gold necklace and red turban match the cues for the claimed identity, but the appearance alone is not decisive.2011-12-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man seated on a golden-upholstered throne-style chair, wearing a crimson turban with a long crimson sash draped over one shoulder, an ornate purple and gold embroidered brocade robe, and a gold chain with beads. He holds a silver staff topped with a white bird figure. Behind him is a large cushion-like backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, pink and white, and beside him stands a deity murti in green drapery with a white garland. Orange cloth rests on the armrest and floor. The man is appearance-consistent with the page's described central figure, with a turban, sash, and ornate robe as cues, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in person on the throne as the presiding figure.2011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16A smiling man seated on a gold-upholstered throne before a backdrop of garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears a deep maroon pleated turban with gold edging and a red dot on his forehead, a pink and gold embroidered sherwani with sequins, a maroon sash, a gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant, and red trousers. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in one hand. The clothing, turban and throne setting match the page's a person candidate cues of ornate ceremonial dress and regal seating, though the face-based identity is uncertain. Gold relief carvings appear behind the throne.2011-12-16