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A smiling man sits on a red cushioned seat before a backdrop of marigold and white flower garlands with green leaves. He wears a tall black turban with a gold crescent ornament, a red and gold beaded garland, a gold ornate necklace, a gold armlet, and a rust-red cloth over his shoulders; a red tilak marks his forehead. The image is a photograph of a single seated figure with a golden wall behind him.

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A seated man in a deep maroon sleeveless robe, bare-shouldered, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a dark swept-back crown of matted hair ornamented with a gold crescent, a red and white beaded mala with multiple gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, and a red tilak with white vibhuti on his forehead. Behind him are large garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, red blooms and green leaves, with a gold-toned backdrop.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man with long dark hair piled high and a crescent ornament at the crown, a red vertical mark on his forehead and a red-and-white bindi-style dot, smiling with palms joined in namaste. He wears a brown-maroon shawl over his bare chest, layered gold necklaces, a red and white floral garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a dark thread bracelet. Behind him are garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with a golden backdrop and a red cushion at the lower right.2016-07-19A smiling man with long dark hair piled high and a crescent ornament on top sits in front of a backdrop of yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. He wears a rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces, a double strand of red and white flower garlands, a gold armlet and a red tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in greeting.2016-07-19Close photo of a man seated on a red cushioned throne against a backdrop of yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves. He wears long dreadlocked hair swept up, a red tilak on his forehead, gold earrings, multiple strands of red and white flower garlands, heavy gold necklaces and a gold armlet, and has a bare chest. He gazes to the side with a slight smile. Gold-patterned background at right. a person, seated on a throne, receiving garlands during a Guru Purnima celebration.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair piled high on his head, a crescent-moon ornament at the crown, and a red tilak on his forehead. He wears a maroon-brown garment, layered gold necklaces, a red and white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and raises his right hand in blessing while smiling. Behind him are yellow and red marigold garlands, green leaves and a golden backdrop with a faint relief figure. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, crescent crown, rudraksha-style gold ornaments and ceremonial garlands are visible cues, and the page names him as present at this event. The photo is one of a visual archive of Guru Purnima celebrations.2016-07-19A smiling man seated on a red cushioned seat, waving his right hand in greeting. He wears a long matted topknot with a crescent moon ornament, a red bindi and white forehead markings, a deep red-brown cloth draped over his shoulders, and a thick necklace of red and white flower garland over multiple gold ceremonial necklaces, plus gold armlets and bangles. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in person and wearing distinctive ceremonial adornments with a crescent-moon topknot ornament.2016-07-19Close photograph of a smiling bearded man with long dark matted hair swept up and a gold crescent moon ornament on the crown, a red bindi and white tripundra on his forehead. He wears a rust-brown garment, multiple strands of red and white flower garlands, a heavy gold necklace and gold armband. Behind him are yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. Appearance cues include the crescent crown, swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and garlands; the page identifies him as Swamiji, so this is a probable Swamiji depiction in an in-person setting: Swamiji (probable), seated and smiling during a garlanded event.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with long dark dreadlocked hair topped by a gold crescent ornament sits before a backdrop of marigolds and red-and-white flower garlands with green leaves. He wears a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulders, a red-and-white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. He raises one hand in greeting. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) profile: long swept-back hair, a crescent crown ornament, ornate gold jewellery and a rudraksha-style red garland, and he is seated as a guru receiving offerings. Gold-coloured wall panel behind him.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19