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A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti, a heavy gold necklace of beads, and a gold armlet shaped like a cobra. He has his palms pressed together and a microphone on a stand is in front of him. Gold-carved ornaments and a white flower garland decorate the throne's base. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and cobra armlet on a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne, speaking into a microphone.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his body, a heavy gold bead necklace, and a gold armband. One leg is raised and bent, with the bare foot extended toward the front of the throne, and a microphone on a stand is positioned beside him. Jasmine garlands hang across the lower gold platform. Gold ornamental motifs including a cobra hood and flame-shaped finial frame the seat. The swept-back long hair, crown-free saffron clothing, rudraksha-style ceremonial jewellery and throne setting are consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, with the person seated as the central figure receiving honour.2010-12-27A smiling man with long, dark, swept-back hair sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red velvet seat and red cushions. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his bare chest, a heavy gold bead necklace with ceremonial gold ornaments, a gold armlet, and a red tilak on his forehead. The throne is framed by an arch of yellow, purple, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with gold snake-hood and flame-shaped ornaments on either side, and a microphone stand is positioned at his right. White jasmine garlands drape the golden base below him. The arrangement suggests a discourse or satsang setting; the presence of the figure is an appearance-based candidate, consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial adornments.2010-12-27A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a gold throne framed by a dense arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine garlands. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and smiles broadly while gesturing with one raised hand. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and wrap, a heavy gold bead necklace, a gold armlet and a gold serpent-shaped ornament on the throne. A microphone on a stand is angled toward him, and a gold-carved platform with white jasmine garlands lies in front. Swamiji (probable) is seated in a sannyasi role with saffron clothing, a rudraksha-style gold bead mala and long swept-back hair. The scene reads as a seated discourse or satsang.2010-12-27A smiling man sits cross-legged on a red-and-gold throne heavily decorated with bands of marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms. He wears an orange saffron wrap, a long gold necklace and a gold armband, and a gold headband with a red tilak on his forehead. His hands are pressed together in greeting. A microphone on a stand stands at right, and a red and orange patterned backdrop fills the background. Probable Swamiji in an in-person seated role, with cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. The scene is a formal satsang-style programme.2010-12-27A seated man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned throne backed by a golden ornate headpiece and layered garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. He wears a gold headband with a central medallion, a red mark on his forehead, a heavy gold multi-bead necklace, a gold chain pendant and a gold serpent armlet. His hands are clasped in his lap, and a black microphone on a stand is positioned beside him as he speaks. The person in the centre is a Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron robes, gold headband and ornate gold necklaces, seated in the role of a speaking teacher on a flower-decorated peetha during a satsang.2010-12-27A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red cushioned golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers and a gold cobra-hood ornament. He wears heavy gold beaded necklaces and a red bindi, smiles broadly, and holds a microphone on a stand before him. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces fit the candidate's distinctive presentation, and he is seated on a throne as the presiding teacher during a discourse. The golden throne is draped with white jasmine garlands and the backdrop shows red and pink floral decoration.2010-12-27A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a cream cushioned seat, eyes closed and smiling broadly with palms pressed together. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, a red bindi on his forehead, and a heavy gold chain of beaded ornaments around his neck. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow, white, purple and red flower garlands framing a gold repousse panel. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold necklace and seated position match the page's claim, so this is an in-person candidate.2009-12-27A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with a gold ornate crest, surrounded by a large arc of garlands in yellow, purple, white, red and green flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe, a red bindi, a heavy gold necklace and a gold armlet, and rests one hand near his chin while looking up to his left. A gold cobra-hooded armrest and gold flame-shaped ornament flank the throne, and a microphone stand is at the right edge. The background is a pink and red patterned backdrop. a person on a flower-decorated peetha, with a microphone for a discourse.2010-12-27A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a golden throne framed by a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, white blossoms, red roses and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl and layered gold necklaces, and his hands are pressed together in greeting.2009-12-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a small red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a leopard-print cushion. He wears a bright orange saffron garment draped over one shoulder and across the body, with a thick multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant necklace. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers arch behind the throne, with pink flowers on the beige backdrop and a water bottle on the right. Probable Swamiji seated in an honoured position; the saffron clothing, long hair, ornate gold necklace and malas are the qualifying cues.2012-04-14A smiling man seated cross-legged on a red cushioned throne decorated with a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears an orange saffron robe, an orange dhoti, a gold-toned headband, gold necklaces, a gold bracelet and a rudraksha mala, and his hands are raised in a gesture while a microphone stands beside him. Gold ornamental panels flank the throne and a woven bamboo backdrop is behind it. Swamiji (probable) in saffron robes with a crown-like headband and gold ornaments, seated on a flower-decorated throne, with the page noting a Jayanti-period satsang.2010-12-27A seated man in an orange saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces with rudraksha beads sits on a red cushioned throne decorated with a gold backrest and a garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead and a gold armlet, and rests his hand on his chin while smiling, with a microphone stand beside him. Gold sculpted ornaments flank the throne and a patterned backdrop hangs behind. The scene suggests a seated discourse or satsang. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure is the presiding teacher, identified by the flowing saffron clothing, long hair, gold necklaces and ornate throne cues.2010-12-27