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September 09 2011

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A photograph of a bare-shouldered man seated on a red cushioned throne, wearing a purple silk garment with a red and gold border over one shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala necklace, smiling as he receives a small framed photo or booklet from a woman in a grey-red patterned kurta with dark hair. Two brass standing oil lamps with lit wicks stand behind him before a deep blue drape. Another woman in a green-and-gold sari sits behind, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border and glasses watches at right. Beaded curtains and a green foliage backdrop complete the room.2011-09-05A photograph of a seated man in a purple garment with an orange and red border, wearing a long rudraksha mala that hangs to his waist, seated on a red patterned cushioned seat and gesturing with one hand while smiling. Before him, a man in a white shirt kneels and holds an open book or tray. Behind them stand a woman in a white sari with a red border and a gold-coloured sash and a woman in a green sari, and brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in the background against a dark blue cloth. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering or satsang.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long-haired, swept-back style sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne with an ornate golden backrest, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. A woman in a green saree with gold border and orange blouse bows forward at his side, offering or touching an ornate wooden box or tray decorated with flowers and fruit. A second woman in a white saree with green border and a beaded necklace stands behind them. Microphones and a water bottle sit at the right edge, with a dark blue curtain behind. Appearance-based probable Swamiji: the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beads, seated on a throne in the role of the honoured teacher.2011-01-23A photograph of a seated man in a purple and red-bordered garment with a long brown rudraksha mala, handing a framed picture or tray to a kneeling woman in a pink shawl who holds her hands in anjali. Two women sit behind: one in a beige sari with a green blouse, one in white with a red border and glasses. Two lit brass oil lamps stand on a table with a dark blue curtain behind, and a red velvet chair is at left. a person: the seated man wears a long rudraksha mala and ornate purple and red clothing, consistent with a seated teacher receiving a devotee, so this is marked as an appearance-based candidate in person. The scene reads as a darshan exchange.2011-09-05A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a large white jasmine garland with green leaves and gold-toned flower-shaped ornaments. He sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and figure details and a red cushion, smiling as he receives a card or booklet with a purple cover from a young girl in white clothes and a white forehead marking, who wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. Behind them stands another person in orange robes. A small gold ganesha-style statue sits beside the throne, and a framed picture is at the lower right. The scene is a welcome or felicitation at a temple-style setting with a golden backdrop.2009-11-19September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a devotee offering in a bright room with white walls and wall sconces. A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, extending a hand toward offerings. Standing devotees in white and gold-bordered clothing and a woman in teal salwar kameez gather near a wooden stand holding a framed photograph, plates of fruit and sweets, and yellow-wrapped packets. Petals are scattered at the throne's base and a bamboo-leaf decoration hangs at left. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, seated in darshan with devotees presenting offerings.2010-01-10A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a pink cushion and presses his palms together in greeting. Before him stands a woman in an orange saree with green blouse and gold border, her hands folded, holding a small offering tray with flowers and fruit on a gold-trimmed table. Behind them a golden deity murti with a purple and multicoloured flower garland sits in a niche, and a woman in a red saree and rudraksha mala stands nearby. A man in a white shirt and a group of people in white ritual clothes stand at the left. A large portrait of a man in orange hangs at the upper right. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange robes with long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-10-09October 08 20102010-10-08A stage event with a gilded ornate throne in the background and floral arrangements of red, yellow and pink flowers. A man in saffron/orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on the cushioned gold throne, leaning forward to receive or bless an item. In front of him a man in white shirt and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and stands with hands together, while a woman in a grey-and-white sari with a beaded mala holds an open black booklet with a photo. Behind them stand a young girl in white with a blue scarf, a man in saffron, and an elderly man in white dress with an orange shawl at the left edge.2009-11-17April 27 20142014-04-27