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A photograph of a bearded man seated in front of a large ornate golden sunburst backdrop, wearing a black turban with a leopard-print cloth, a red-orange garment with rudraksha malas across the chest, a gold necklace and sacred forehead markings. In the foreground a bright fire flame burns. A silver lion-shaped ceremonial object and brass lamp stands flank the scene, with green foliage and a microphone stand visible. The man is the probable Swamiji shown in ritual dress, with rudraksha malas, gold necklace and ornate turban cues, seated before the fire.

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A photograph of a bearded man seated on a silver throne in front of a large gold repoussé sunburst backdrop. He wears a leopard-print turban with a black top knot, a vertical tilak on the forehead, a saffron-orange shawl over the upper body, a rudraksha mala around the neck and chest, rudraksha bracelets on both upper arms, and a gold pendant necklace. He is looking downward with eyes half closed. Beside him stand brass oil lamps and a silver bull figure, with green foliage and warm lighting around the scene. Appearance-based cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha malas, ornate turban and gold necklace.2017-12-10A blurred photograph of a man seated before a fire at a shrine, with a flame rising from a small fire pit in the foreground. The man wears a brown-gold headwrap, has a vertical tilak with white markings on his forehead, and is bare-chested with a reddish-brown shawl draped over his shoulder and a white cloth behind him. He holds a flaming object or ritual item near the fire. Behind him is an elaborate golden halo-like backdrop with bright golden and green decorative lights, and a silver figure of a bull appears at the left edge. The setting suggests a homa or fire ritual before a deity murti.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +2 copiesA seated man in a maroon-red robe and dense rudraksha mala beads holds a brass bowl with a tall flame rising from it, with his eyes closed and a faint smile. He wears a leopard-print patterned orange and black turban, white ash marks and a red bindi on his forehead, and a gold chain. Behind him a large ornate gold-embossed sun-shaped backdrop and tall brass oil lamps stand in the room. A wooden chair with rope bindings sits in front, with a small fire and smoke rising from a box below. a person: the man is a ritual participant in a fire ritual, identified by the rudraksha malas, saffron-toned robe and turban cues.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a red-maroon robe sits before an ornate gilded sunburst backdrop with a silver-embossed seat behind him. He wears a leopard-print turban with a dark braid visible, a red mark on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas, rudraksha armbands, a gold pendant necklace and a rudraksha bracelet. A microphone stand is at right, and brass oil lamps and a green plant stand nearby. He appears to be speaking.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA bearded man with eyes closed sits in meditation on an ornate golden stage. He wears a leopard-print turban, a red-maroon cloth wrap over bare shoulders, multiple long rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold pendant necklace. A white forehead marking and red bindi are visible. A microphone on a stand is at his side, with brass trident and oil lamp stands framing the scene and green foliage in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated here, the appearance cues being the long swept-back hair under the turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, as he meditates during the workshop.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +3 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl, with a leopard-print cloth wrapped on his head and long hair swept back, sits before a large golden sunburst backdrop. He wears rudraksha malas across his chest, a gold chain, and a red-brown wrap; his hands rest on a low stone block. In front is a sunken fire pit of yellow-painted bricks with a flame, and a homa or yagna setting with brass bowls, a silver offering tray, a stone grinder, a silver nandi figure, and tall brass lamp stands with trident finials. The scene suggests a homa ritual.2017-12-10A man seated cross-legged on a red-patterned rug speaks into a microphone on a boom stand. He wears a leopard-print turban over long hair, a red-maroon robe, multiple strands of rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold pendant necklace, with white and red markings on his forehead. He gestures with one open hand. Behind him is a large golden sun-shaped backdrop, a silver-toned cushioned seat, green foliage, and tall brass oil lamps on both sides. A small metal bowl sits in the foreground. Appearance-based identification is probable: Swamiji (probable) is shown speaking, with qualifying cues of distinctive long hair under a turban, ornate saffron-red clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, in a discourse setting.2017-12-10 +1 copies