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December 12 2012

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A priest in a green-and-gold turban, bare-chested with white ash markings, a garland and a white-and-gold dhoti, holds a silver ritual vessel and a white cloth bundle. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded, and a woman in red sari is seated nearby. A fire burns in a homa pit with offering baskets, flower garlands and a brass lamp on the ground, and a bright orange umbrella rests against the wall.2016-01-02A seated figure in a saffron-red dhoti and bare chest wears a long gold bead necklace with a rudraksha-style gold ornament and a red-orange tilak on the forehead, extending his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta with a saffron-orange shawl and kneels with hands folded at the head while receiving the blessing. Behind them stand a golden throne-like seat, a silver staff topped with an ornamental finial, a golden snake-shaped sceptre, a peacock-feather fan at left, and red drapes. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklace, giving darshan blessing to the kneeling devotee.2014-07-27August 26 20112011-08-26Devotees sit in rows on the ground before a gold-framed throne under a red and pink draped canopy, as a seated figure in orange robes, a gold crown and heavy garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers receives worship. A large golden hooded cobra sculpture rises behind the throne, with a brass lamp on a stand above. In front, several people with folded hands or raised palms sit beside brass trays of flowers and offerings, including a man in a white shirt with a black rudraksha-style mala and a woman in an orange sari. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified only by the crown, orange robe and garlands; he is marked unsure here because the face is not clearly distinct. Several devotees and a white-clad attendant are visible.2011-07-15September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesNovember 11 20142014-11-11May 29 20132013-05-29December 18 20122012-12-18Padapuja ritual aboard a ship's theatre-style hall with red seats and gold lion-shaped sculptures. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and armlets, sits on a carved wooden throne with his bare feet extended. Seated devotees in white clothes kneel on a patterned mat, pouring liquid from silver vessels and offering flowers and oil lamps over his feet, while a woman in an orange top and others with folded hands watch. Crowd is small; the seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron-orange attire and rudraksha-style gold adornments, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving padapuja.2012-12-21A photograph on a stage with a deep red velvet backdrop. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and golden lion armrests wears an orange-saffron turban, orange cloth, and a pearl necklace, smiling as a man in a pink-and-white striped shirt kneels and bows to touch his feet, a padapuja-style offering. To the left, a man in white ceremonial dhoti and shawl with gold borders and rudraksha beads stands with folded arms beside a younger man in white. Behind the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha mala stands with arms crossed. A red tray with fruit and flowers sits near the throne. Visible physical people are four, plus a camera operator on a tripod. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron clothing, pearl necklace and throne setting, receiving devotee padapuja.2014-02-07A photograph of a formal event on a stage with maroon curtains. On the right, a figure in orange and cream robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin covering, holding an open book and smiling. Beside the throne, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with a garland stands. A man in a cream shirt, white trousers and an orange-and-green shawl bends forward, hands folded, offering a garland. An elderly white-bearded man in white clothes sits on a chair at left. Another attendant stands in the background, and a gold-trimmed low platform sits in front of the throne. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2013-03-26August 09 20152015-08-09 +1 copies