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December 29 2009

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December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne framed by a backdrop of marigold, jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands. He wears a crimson turban with a fan-shaped pleated top and gold trim, a shimmering lavender and gold embroidered sherwani with a crimson shawl draped over one shoulder, and a red dhoti-style lower garment. Several strands of gold necklaces hang on his chest. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure in his left hand and rests his right hand on the armrest, smiling with bare feet on a gold footstool. Only one physical person is present.2011-12-16 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow, white, red and orange flower garlands. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, a peach-coloured embroidered sherwani with a high collar, and an orange and gold-bordered shawl draped over one shoulder. A gold chain hangs at his neck, and his hands are clasped in his lap while he smiles. Golden lion-head armrests and carved gold scrollwork surround the throne, and a brass kalasha-style ceremonial staff rests beside him. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, turban, ornate clothing and gold necklace, seated in honoured presentation on a peetha throne.2009-12-29A man seated on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow, white, red and orange flower garlands. He wears a cream turban, a peach-coloured embroidered sherwani with sequined detailing, and an orange-and-gold shawl draped over one shoulder and lap. A gold chain hangs at his neck and a red bindi marks his forehead. His hands rest clasped in his lap as he smiles and looks to the side. Gold lion-shaped armrests and carved gold ornaments surround the throne. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of turban, ornate saffron-orange clothing and gold necklace, seated in the role of honoured guest on a throne.2009-12-29December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a central pendant. He sits smiling on a gold throne-like seat framed by an arch of purple, yellow, red and white flower garlands, with cushioned armrests on either side. His hands are raised in a gesture before his chest. Appearance cues include long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, so this is a probable Swamiji.2009-12-27Photograph of a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair seated cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne decorated with a floral arch of marigolds, roses and jasmine garlands in purple, yellow, red and white. He wears a saffron-orange garment, an elaborate gold collar, gold armlets, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a red bindi, and his sandals rest on the lower step. a person by visible cues of long hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold ornaments and rudraksha mala seated on a throne. One person visible.2011-12-17December 29 20092009-12-29A man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, speaking with both hands raised before his chest. He wears an orange turban with a brooch, an orange shawl and dhoti, multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads and a large gold pendant necklace, with a small red bindi on his forehead. A garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers frames the gilded arched backdrop, and he is barefoot on a red cushion at the base of the throne. A printed credit on the top edge reads partially, and the scene suggests a seated discourse session. Appearance-based cues of long hair, orange ceremonial dress and ornate jewellery are consistent with a Swamiji (probable) figure presenting a teaching.2012-04-14October 13 20172017-10-13A seated man on an ornate gold throne in front of a floral backdrop of marigolds, roses and jasmine arranged in arches of red, yellow, purple and white. He wears a saffron-orange silk garment with a maroon and gold border, a broad gold collar with pearl drops, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a tall silver trident with his right hand and rests his left arm on a gold-cushioned armrest, his feet in wooden sandals. The gold throne is carved with floral scrollwork. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and holding a trident, with long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces. A copyright line and a source credit appear in the lower corner of the photo.2011-12-17