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September 15 2011

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December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in front of a painted backdrop of red and yellow trees and a hand gesture. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange saffron-coloured robe draped over the shoulders, a white dhoti beneath, a long gold-beaded necklace, and gold armbands; a garland of marigolds and red flowers hangs over the throne arms. Six people sit on the floor before the throne in front: a woman in a green saree, a man in a white shirt, a young boy in white, a woman in a teal-green top, a woman in a blue saree, and a bearded man in a white kurta and black head covering, several with hands folded or touching the throne's base. A brass plate with oil lamps and a small red basket sit on the side tables. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: orange turban and saffron robe with gold necklace, seated in the throne's centre as the devotees attend him.2011-09-15September 15 20112011-09-15July 17 20082008-07-17December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with maroon borders and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a golden-cushioned throne and smiles as he hands a small folded paper to a young boy in white. The boy, in white kurta with a purple flower garland, reaches up toward him. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with green border holds a gold tray of apples and purple flowers. A gold-carved backdrop and a dark curtain frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala match the presentation cues.2010-11-10September 15 20112011-09-15A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold bangles, leaning forward on a gold-carved throne with red cushions to hold the hands of a young boy in a green-and-gold patterned kurta. The boy looks up at him with a serious expression. Behind them, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and mala stand near a wooden table holding a tray of gold-wrapped sweets, a red-and-white item, and a brass plate. a person is seated in the centre as the figure being honoured, with saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha as cues. Several people are visible.2010-09-12A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gold throne (peetha) against a warm orange and red painted backdrop. The central figure wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and white dhoti, with a long orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Marigold and rose garlands hang over the throne arms. Seated before him on the floor are devotees: a woman in a green sari, a child in white, a woman in a dark blue sari, a man in white with a white head covering, and a figure in a white dhoti and shawl, with small oil lamps and offerings in front. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, with orange saffron wrap, turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues, seated on a throne as the teacher giving satsang.2011-09-15November 10 20102010-11-10A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with plush tan cushions and an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He wears an orange and maroon sleeveless robe, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has a horizontal tilak; his long hair is swept back. He smiles as he reaches toward a small brass plate holding flower petals and offerings. In front of him, a young boy in a white kurta with a red thread around his neck and a flower garland at his chest stands with his hands near a small lamp or offering. A woman in a cream sari with a green border stands behind the boy. A gilded deity relief is visible on the upper back of the throne, and a dark blue curtain forms the background. a person with rudraksha mala and orange robe, shown seated on the throne performing a blessing ritual with a child.2010-11-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, smiling on a gold-and-orange throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Behind him is a deity murti with a trident, and a gold kalasha-topped pillar. In front, a young boy in a beige shirt and a child in red bend forward, and a woman with blonde hair in a blue floral top leans in, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands beside the throne and an older woman watches at right. Plates of sweets and fruit sit on the gold stand. The scene suggests a darshan blessing, with the seated man appearing to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala.2010-10-17