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March 31 2012

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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate cream throne with carved black wooden arches, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest height. He wears an orange turban with a gold brooch, a red bindi and white forehead markings, an orange dhoti and sash with gold border, and multiple rudraksha malas around his neck and upper arms. A small headset microphone is visible at his cheek. Bare feet are crossed on the seat. The figure is the only person visible. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated in a ceremonial in-person setting.2012-03-31March 31 20122012-03-31Close-up photograph of a man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a red bindi on his forehead, an orange sleeveless garment and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. He sits before an ornate gold-embossed throne-like backrest with floral and scroll carvings, pressing his palms together in anjali namaskar with a gentle smile and eyes lowered. Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in a devotional namaste gesture. A purple backdrop is visible behind the gold throne.2010-08-28A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate cream throne with carved black wooden back, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra at the chest. He wears an orange turban with a gold brooch, a red bindi and white forehead markings, an orange shawl over bare shoulders, orange dhoti with gold border, and long rudraksha malas around neck and arms. A small headset microphone is visible near his ear. The setting is a stage with warm blurred lights. Swamiji (probable): the figure shows the saffron turban, rudraksha malas and orange ceremonial robes associated with the candidate, seated in a throne-like chair. There are no other physical people visible.2012-03-31Close-up photograph of a man seated with eyes closed in meditative stillness against an ornate gold-embossed throne back and a red cushion. He wears an orange-saffron unstitched shawl draped over one shoulder, a dark rudraksha mala of brown beads with a silver connector, and a red kumkum dot with a white vibhuti line on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne are present, so the candidate is in_person, seated in meditation or satsang.2010-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. He wears long rudraksha mala necklaces with gold and gem pendants, a white tripundra and red bindi on his forehead, and gold earrings. He holds a black staff wrapped with white rope and small bells in his raised right hand, and his left foot rests crossed over his leg. Flower petals and offerings lie in the foreground, with a pink backdrop behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and ornate gold pendants, seated on a throne in a satsang setting.2012-09-07A seated man in an orange turban and matching orange robes sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, meditating in front of an ornate gold throne-back. He wears a red dot on his forehead, a gold chain with a pendant, and a gold serpent armlet. Heavy garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape his shoulders and lap, with a bunch of small yellow fruits at his waist. Behind him are more marigold and purple flower garlands. The man is a probable Swamiji candidate: orange turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in a festival setting such as a Dasara celebration at a satsang event.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated speaker in a yellow-cushioned chair before a microphone stand and a bank of yellow daisies. He wears an orange turban, a sleeveless orange robe and a long rudraksha mala of brown beads, with long dark hair falling behind his shoulders. He smiles while gesturing with one raised hand. A partial copyright credit is visible at the right edge, which is not transcribed. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala, seated on the dais as a satsang speaker.2010-02-17A seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste at a microphone stand. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-back with floral scrollwork, beneath a red banner with gold lettering. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and multiple rudraksha malas, seated as the speaker at a satsang-style event.2010-08-30July 17 20082008-07-17September 07 20122012-09-07Swamiji (probable) seated on a yellow cushioned throne-style chair, smiling, wearing an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi on his forehead. Long dark hair falls over his shoulders. Yellow chrysanthemum-like flowers are arranged beside him, and a microphone stand is in front of him. Only one person is physically present.2010-02-17