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October 12 2016

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A seated man in a rust-orange robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gold trident leaning at the left side. He wears a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with bangles on his wrists and long dark hair. Behind him is a large painted deity figure with raised hands holding a mirror and flame, and gold leaf foliage. A red-patterned carpet and brass railing lie in front. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and saffron robe with rudraksha malas; seated as the central figure of the satsang.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms and a tiered golden canopy, red cushions and a red-and-gold stepped base. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, a pink-and-white flower garland, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a red tilak on his forehead, and presses his palms together in greeting. Behind him, a painted backdrop shows a deity with raised hands holding a mirror and a lit lamp, with gold leaf foliage above and deep red curtains at the sides. A gold trident stands at the left, and a red-and-gold cloth rests on the platform before the throne. The figure appears to be a person, a sannyasi in saffron clothes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated in person on the throne.2016-10-12A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and leopard-print cushions, holding a silver staff in his raised right hand. He wears a rust-red robe, a dense gold necklace of beads, a pink and white flower garland, a gold crown and a tilak on his forehead. A bronze deity murti stands at the left side of the throne, and a gold trident leans beside the stage. In the background, a standing attendant wears orange and a golden kalasha with leaves sits on a pedestal. A gold-embroidered red cloth hangs at the right edge of the stage. The photo appears to show a ceremonial throne scene, possibly a pattabhishekam.2017-05-05December 02 20162016-12-02A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a brown-orange robe, a multi-strand rudraksha and ceremonial necklace, and a large floral garland of orange-red and white flowers, smiles while his arm rests on the throne. A forehead tilak is visible. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a stylized forest with glowing red vines under a night sky. A trident-like staff stands at left. To the right, several women in white and maroon saris sit or stand with hands folded in devotional posture, and a golden ritual object is partly visible at lower left. Stage lighting illuminates the scene. Ritual setting consistent with darshan.2017-04-08A man with long dark hair and a beard sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-brown robe, a large orange and white flower garland, a gold necklace and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A gold trident stands beside him and a red footstool rests in front. Seated to the left, a figure in orange robes covers the face with folded hands; to the right, a woman in a maroon and gold sari with a rudraksha mala sits attentively. Behind them, a painted backdrop shows a dark night forest with glowing red trees and a crescent moon. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and enthroned seating, visible in person. A few other people are partially visible at the right edge in white and saffron clothing.2017-04-08A seated man with long swept-back hair and a dark beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiered gold canopy, wearing orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant, gold bracelets and a pink-white flower garland. A bald priest in orange robes with a sacred ash marking on his arm kneels at left, presenting a dark wooden box with both hands. A small orange cushion rests before the throne, and a painted deity backdrop with raised hands holding a trident-like object and a lamp stands behind the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with qualifying cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. The priest is a bald attendant in orange robes.2016-10-12May 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral arch and red cushions, holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. He wears a white floral garland, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead and gold bangles on his arms. Behind him stands a backdrop of red tree roots and a glowing red-and-purple cosmic sky. A golden lion statue flanks the left edge; a woman in a magenta sari and gold jewellery is at the right edge, seated near orange cloth and offerings.2017-04-08A seated bearded man in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) before deep red drapes. He wears a pink and white flower garland, layered gold and bead necklaces, and gold bangles. Behind the throne, a painted deity figure holds lamps and a flowering branch frames the backdrop. A golden trident stands to the left and a brass oil lamp stand to the right; a small framed portrait sits on a stool at the lower left. A gold-framed stage setting suggests a satsang on the stage. Appearance-based probable candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with orange turban, garland and rudraksha-style necklaces; the visible throne is the only other cue.2016-10-29 +1 copies