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A smiling bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament tucked into it stands in a ceremonial setting, holding a small golden-handled ritual wand in his right hand. He wears an orange-brown shawl draped over a bare chest, a long multi-strand gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, a gold-bordered leopard-print cloth at his waist, and a beaded gold armlet. Beside him at left is a polished brass vessel, and at right a tall golden trident-topped staff. Blurred devotees in white and saffron fill the background. a person in person, identified by the saffron-and-gold ceremonial dress, long swept hair and ornate rudraksha and gold adornments.

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December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesA man with long dark dreadlocks wrapped in a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament and a red tilak on his forehead sits smiling on a chair beside a gold bull statue. He wears a rust-orange shawl over bare shoulders, layered gold and rudraksha malas, red and gold armbands, and a leopard-print cloth at the waist. He holds a small gold trident. A tall gold staff stands at right. Blurred seated devotees in white and orange fill the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated with a ceremonial trident, long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-toned clothing, seated as a teacher before a devotee gathering.2016-12-07A photograph of a bearded man seated at a gathering, wearing a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and a feather-like gold pin, a long dark braid falling behind him. He is bare-shouldered with an orange-brown shawl draped across his body, a long gold necklace of rudraksha-like beads, a beaded arm band, and a leopard-print lower cloth. He holds a small gold ceremonial staff in one hand while looking to the left. Beside him stands a tall gold staff, and at left a golden bull figure is visible. Blurred audience members in white and orange clothing fill the background. The appearance matches the a person cues of a turban, long hair and ornate saffron-toned clothing, shown in person.2016-12-07A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a rust-orange turban decorated with a golden ornament and a small red forehead mark, sits on a golden chair and gestures with his right hand while holding a golden staff. He wears a rust-orange shawl, a long gold and beaded necklace, gold armlets and red wrist threads, and a leopard-print garment at his waist. A gilded trident-like staff stands at the right edge, and a golden bull-shaped figure appears at the left. Blurred seated audience members fill the background.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A man with a full dark beard and dreadlocked hair wrapped in a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament at the front stands centre frame, smiling and raising a small golden ceremonial object in his right hand. He wears a rust-orange shawl draped over bare shoulders, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, gold armlets, red and gold bangles, and a leopard-print lower garment. A golden staff is visible at the right edge and a gold-toned ornament at the lower left, with a blurred crowd and purple-tinted hall behind him.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A smiling bearded man with eyes closed sits centred in the frame, wearing a rust-orange turban with a gold and jewelled brooch and a gold leaf ornament at the crown, a rust-orange shawl draped over his bare shoulders and torso, layered gold necklaces, and a rudraksha mala with beaded armlets. A tall gold staff with a carved top stands at the right edge. Blurred figures in pale clothing sit in the background of a lavender-toned hall. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: orange turban and shawl, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces.2016-12-07