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August 04 2014

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long garland of white and yellow flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion in a red-draped hall, with a gold pedestal footstool and a ceremonial trident-like staff beside him. Around him on the red carpet sit about ten devotees in white, red and patterned clothing, several wearing rudraksha malas, some with hands folded or offering brass plates of flowers, red kumkum and petals before the throne, consistent with a padapuja. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial garland and throne. Sheer gold drapes hang at the top right and a potted plant stands at the back.2014-08-04August 04 20142014-08-04A seated figure in an orange robe and a red-beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, bare feet on a raised platform. Before him, a group of about twenty devotees sit on orange mats; several men wear white dhotis and ceremonial gold necklaces, women wear saffron, blue, teal and yellow saris and one woman in red sits with hands folded. A man in white with a camera films at the left edge. Brass and silver ritual vessels with flowers sit on the floor in front. The backdrop is a large printed photograph of a stone temple gopuram shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands, framed by green trees and hanging colourful tassel decorations. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a throne, a probable match for the page's identification, so the a person field is in_person.2010-09-16August 04 20142014-08-04Photograph of a ritual darshan in a red and gold draped hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident. Seated devotees on red carpet around him hold brass plates of offerings with red and white flowers, some in white and saffron clothing with rudraksha malas. A low gold stool holds a red-cushioned offering, and a bronze bowl sits near the front. Stage lights and red drapes frame the setting.2014-08-04August 04 20142014-08-04A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded, his bare feet resting on a gold footstool. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and a golden throne backrest rises behind him. In front, a woman in a white top and red sari with a green bangle sits with palms pressed together, while a woman in a yellow shawl and a woman in a cream-and-gold sari sit on the floor with palms joined. Silver and gold trays hold apples, pink flowers, sliced produce and small lamps, part of a pada puja ritual. An older man in white sits at the bottom edge. The setting is a red-and-white painted hall with curtains and a potted plant. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron with long hair, crown-like throne setting and rudraksha mala is a candidate for the page's subject.2010-09-20A photograph in an indoor hall with red carpet and a gold-carved throne with a lion-head armrest. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead tilak, a gold necklace and a long-beaded mala sits on the red-upholstered seat, wearing a rust-orange cloth and gold waist belt; he is handing bananas to seated devotees. Kneeling people in white and a woman in pink receive fruit from bunches on the floor. Standing women in white and rust-orange saris with rudraksha malas line up behind, and a split air conditioner and red curtains frame the room. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the long hair, ornate gold necklace and rust cloth on the figure seated on the throne, so the candidate is physically present.2014-09-01July 24 20142014-07-24October 26 20152015-10-26A seated guru in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved golden pillars and a gold canopy, while a crowd of devotees sits on the floor before him in a red-walled room. Many devotees wear white or red-orange shawls and stoles, and a woman in purple sari sits near the throne. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera, and some devotees hold brass plates and bowls. Probable Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron robe, orange turban, and ornate gold ceremonial necklace on an elaborate throne.2015-10-26A seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion and red draped backdrop, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style garment, a matching shawl, a red-orange turban and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold necklace. Nearby, a golden trident-topped staff stands beside the throne. Before the throne, an elderly person in white with silver hair bows low over the feet of the seated figure, while several women in white saris with gold borders and rust shawls, and a child in white, sit kneeling on a red carpet. A woman in rust-orange with a beaded mala sits at left beside a small brass tray of offerings.2014-07-24