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A bearded man in a brown turban with a gold crescent ornament and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a plush maroon seat flanked by two golden lion statues, smiling with raised hands. He wears brown silk robes with gold-bordered shawl, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Behind him is a large carved orange-gold relief of a seated deity form with a trident-like weapon, and a potted green plant stands at the right edge.

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A seated man in a brown turban with gold ornaments and a small red tilak on his forehead sits on a dark velvet seat flanked by two gold lion figures. He wears a brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a layered gold necklace, multiple rudraksha malas and gold bangles, and raises both hands in a mudra beside his face. Behind him a large carved relief shows reclining and seated figures in orange-gold tones, with a green plant at the right edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with a turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas as the qualifying cues; he is presented as the seated teacher on stage.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A photograph of a seated man in a brown turban and brown robe with gold-bordered drape, wearing multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. He sits on a dark throne-like seat flanked by golden lion-head armrests, hands raised in front of his chest in a gesture of blessing, eyes closed and smiling. Behind him is a large orange-toned carved relief of a deity with raised arms and a bow or instrument. Green foliage appears at the right edge. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, saffron-brown ceremonial robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, seated in a teaching or darshan setting.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A man seated cross-legged on a velvet-covered throne-like seat on a stage, flanked by two golden lion figures, with a leafy plant at the right edge. He wears a rust-brown turban with a gold crescent ornament, a brown robe with gold border, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and gold bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. He raises both hands near his face in a gesture while smiling. Behind him is a large relief sculpture of dancing deity figures in orange-gold tones. Appearance-based a person in a ceremonial discourse setting, with cues of ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas.2017-02-26Photograph of a seated man on a stage in front of a large orange-toned relief sculpture of a multi-armed deity and a bearded sage. He wears a rust-brown turban with a gold crescent-and-trident ornament, a rust-brown robe with gold border, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and gold bangles. He sits on a dark cushioned seat flanked by two gold lion statues, with green potted plants at the right. He smiles and raises both hands with fingers held in mudra near his shoulders. Swamiji (probable) cues include the ornate turban, gold ceremonial necklaces and rudraksha malas. No other people are visible.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A bearded man seated on a raised golden-lion throne with both palms raised in a blessing gesture, smiling toward the camera. He wears a maroon-brown turban with a gold ornament, brown robes with gold border, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and gold bangles. A red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him is a large carved relief of a deity figure in orange and gold tones. Probable Swamiji seated in a teaching setting, with distinctive turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas as visible cues.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A man seated cross-legged on a raised stage in front of a large orange-and-gold carved relief of a deity with multiple arms. He wears a rust-brown turban with a small gold crescent ornament, a brown robe with gold border, layered gold and beaded necklaces with a rudraksha mala, gold bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. His palms are raised beside his face in a gesture of teaching. Two gold lion sculptures flank the seat. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with long hair under the turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing; he is seated on a throne-like seat during the event.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26