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A seated young man in saffron-orange silk robes sits on an ornate carved gold and white throne, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. He wears a tall gold crown with a peacock feather, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a rudraksha mala. Thick garlands of white, red, green and blue flowers drape his shoulders and lap. His bare feet rest on a brass tray heaped with white flowers and petals, and the throne is flanked by carved lion figures and flower garlands. A handwritten signature and blessing note in black ink appears in the lower right corner. A faint copyright line is also visible at the bottom right.A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange silk robes and an orange turban with a red tilak on his forehead, posed on an ornately carved dark wooden throne with a white cushioned back, lion figures on the armrests and a blue draped backdrop. He wears a rudraksha mala and a multicolour garland of white, pink, green and blue flowers, holds his right palm raised in blessing, and rests his left arm on the armrest. His bare feet rest on a white stone footstool over a red carpet, and a small black tray sits at the lower left. +1 copiesPhotograph of a smiling man seated on a red padded throne with a carved wooden frame, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-gold brocade shawl and a saffron inner garment. He is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and pink-and-blue flower strands, with green leaves on the throne. Behind him a yellow and black banner with large lettering and pink floral garlands is visible. A decorative lotus finial sits atop the throne. The person is a physical figure on the throne; appearance cues are a saffron turban, orange brocade and garlands, but the identification is uncertain.2002-07-07December 27 20062006-12-27A man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white flower garlands, red roses and jewel-coloured bead trim, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a long white flower garland, has a red tilak mark on his forehead, and has his left hand resting on his knee. Red cushions with a tiger-stripe pattern line the throne, with red apples and a wooden stand at the sides, in front of a painted backdrop of swirling grey and white shapes. Swamiji (probable): the sitter has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a ceremonial garland and a throne, which are the appearance cues for this label.2009-07-30A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red and tiger-striped cushions, decorated with white and multicoloured jewelled flower garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long white jasmine garland around his neck, and a red-and-white forehead mark. He raises his right hand in blessing while his left rests on his knee. Red apples sit on wooden side tables, and a painted swirling backdrop of tree-like grey and cream forms fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, swept-back long hair, ceremonial garland and throne suggest a seated guru, and the page indicates he is at this event.2009-07-30A smiling man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat within a procession setting, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears an ornate gold crown with a peacock feather, long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a thick garland of red and white flowers over multiple gold bead necklaces with a gold pendant. Behind him, gold tinsel decorations and a golden trident-like staff fill the frame against a dusky blue sky. +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on a gold-and-cream cushioned throne in front of an ornate gilded backdrop. He wears a cream turban with a jewelled ornament, a red and gold silk garment, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, a long ceremonial garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, and gold armlets. He raises one hand in greeting and smiles, holding a silver staff in the other. Gold lion-shaped guardian figures flank the throne, and hanging brass oil lamps appear at the top left. A dark-clad person is partly visible at the lower right. The throne is decorated with flowers in rainbow bands, indicating a formal darshan setting.2011-12-12February 12 20132013-02-12October 10 20132013-10-10March 19 20142014-03-19A man seated on an ornate carved golden throne with a white quilted back, flanked by carved golden lion sculptures and draped with blue satin curtains. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, an orange silk robe and dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. Multicolour flower garlands in white, pink, green, yellow and red hang over his shoulders and down to the feet, and his bare feet rest on a white cushioned footstool. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and he smiles toward the camera. White ash markings appear on his arms and chest. The throne, garlands and curtain give a formal honouring setting.2003-03-01