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A close photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi on his forehead and swept-back dark hair, resting his chin on one hand while looking toward a man in a white shirt in the foreground who leans in and holds a gold-tipped ceremonial staff. Gold bangles and a gold-hilted staff are visible; a cream textured wall stands behind. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), presenting with saffron robes, swept-back hair and gold adornments, seated in a ceremonial setting.

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A man with long dark hair swept back and a red bindi on his forehead sits in a carved wooden chair against a pale marble-like backdrop, resting his chin on his hand. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and holds an ornate gold ceremonial staff with a pointed finial, its shaft and handle chased with decorative motifs. The left foreground shows the dark-haired head of another person in shadow.2011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28A man in saffron-orange robes sits in front of a pale, cushioned backdrop with a dark wooden frame edge. He rests his chin on his fist, with a gold-tipped ceremonial staff lying across his shoulder. He has a red bindi on his forehead and slicked-back dark hair. Only one physical person is visible.2011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28Close-up photograph of a man with swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulders. He holds an ornate gold ceremonial staff or sceptre with a decorated finial against his chest and looks down with a faint smile. The background is a pale textured wall with a dark wooden frame edge at left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on saffron clothing, swept-back hair and the ceremonial gold staff.2011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28A photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate cream upholstered throne with gilded carved wood trim. He has a red bindi on his forehead, swept-back dark hair and gold rings on his fingers. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with his back to the camera reaches out with an open hand toward him. The setting is dark behind the throne. Given the page's Swamiji flag and the cues of saffron robes, swept-back hair, gold rings and a throne, this is a Swamiji (probable) seated in person, with a devotee in white gesturing before him.2011-11-28Close photo of a smiling man with swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing saffron-orange robes. He holds a large ornate golden staff or ceremonial instrument over his shoulder with his right hand, its gold finial showing a carved figure. Dark background with a cream wall and a wooden frame edge behind him. Appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a gold ceremonial staff; the person is a physical presence in the scene.2011-11-28A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate cream upholstered seat with gold-trimmed carved wood at the top, wearing a red bindi, gold bangle-style bracelets and a ring. He leans forward toward a man seen from behind in a white kurta, whose raised hand is near his. Dark background, night-time setting. a person: the seated man shows saffron robes, a dark swept-back hairstyle and gold adornments, but the figure is only partly defined by these cues.2011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28Photograph of a man seated on an ornate wooden chair with cushioned armrests and a pale gold floral brocade backdrop, at night. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over orange clothing, a red bindi, a gold ceremonial necklace and bangles, and rests his chin on one hand while looking off to the side. A dim background and a partially visible second person at the left edge complete the scene. a person: he has long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments with orange robes, matching the page's note, though the cues are not conclusive.2011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28