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April 04 2012

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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a golden arched backrest, set against dark red drapes. He wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-and-saffron sannyasi robe with a golden border, a draped orange shawl, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold necklace. A golden trident stands beside the throne on the right. Crimson cushions and a striped tiger-print cloth lie on the seat. Swamiji (probable): the cues are the orange turban and saffron robes with ornate golden regalia on a throne, consistent with the page's identification. The page excerpt concerns a Shiva diksha talk at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, on 5 September 2015.2015-09-05November 18 20152015-11-18A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scrollwork, flanked by golden lion-head armrests. He wears a rust-orange turban with a white ornament at the side, a rust-orange shawl over the shoulder and a rudraksha mala of brown beads with a gold pendant, plus gold earrings, a red bindi and gold bangles. He sits with a slight smile, eyes lowered, against a beige wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on the orange turban, saffron-toned clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated in a throne setting.2013-12-12A smiling man in a maroon robe and an orange-and-maroon turban sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads, draped in a maroon velvet cushion with a zebra-print pad. He wears gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a small microphone is visible near his face. Beside the throne stands a tall gold oil lamp with a bird finial. Behind him are orange and pink decorative panels on a warm wall. He has long dark hair swept back and rests his hands together on his knee. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, an ornate turban, maroon and orange robes, gold necklaces and ceremonial throne seating match the page's claim of Swamiji at this satsang, so the identity is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2012-04-04A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests and a dark red velvet cushion, smiling and looking to one side. He wears a red-orange turban with a small red bindi, a maroon robe with an orange-gold border, a gold bracelet on his upper arm, and layered gold chains and beaded necklaces. He rests one hand on his knee and holds a silver-tipped staff. Behind him stand a brass lamp with a bird finial and a pink wall, indicating an indoor hall. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, but identity is uncertain from the photo alone.2012-04-04November 25 20152015-11-25December 07 20132013-12-07November 11 20152015-11-11A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne with elaborate repoussé carving. He wears a maroon-red turban with a gold trim and a small jewelled brooch, a deep red-orange shawl draped over a bare shoulder, and long beaded rudraksha-style malas hanging to his chest. He holds a small silver cup in his right hand. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a temple-like structure among green trees. a person: the throne-seated figure in saffron-red ceremonial dress with multiple beaded malas matches the page's claim, but the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive.2013-12-09A seated speaker sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, draped in red-and-gold velvet curtains, beside a standing microphone. He wears a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe, a heavy gold-chain necklace and a pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead; his hands rest on the cushions and he smiles while speaking. Tall golden lamp stands flank the throne and a golden canopy hangs above. Red carpet and a tiger-striped cloth cover the dais.2015-11-18November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, speaking into a headset microphone. He wears a maroon and orange turban with a red bindi, a maroon robe with orange and gold border, a multi-strand beaded necklace, and gold armlets and bangles. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands to the left, and a gold-embroidered throne back and velvet cushion frame the scene. The turban, saffron and maroon attire, ceremonial gold necklaces and armlets are appearance-based cues matching the Swamiji candidate, so this is a probable Swamiji presenting a talk seated on a throne; the sitter is physically present.2012-04-04