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April 21 2013

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A photograph of an indoor initiation session with a crowd of seated participants on a red-carpeted floor in front of a gold ornate throne. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a long white flower garland, and saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style mala visible, and holds his hands forward toward the group. Many participants in white and orange-red shawls sit in rows, some holding brass plates and offering items. A woman in a green and gold sari sits in the foreground beside a trident-topped staff. Red curtains, carved gold pillars and a backdrop of red flowers frame the scene.2015-05-27October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesDecember 21 20132013-12-21A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red-orange turban and an orange-red garment with gold border, wearing a long beaded garland, is having feet washed. A devotee in white dhoti with a red-orange shawl kneels before the throne, pouring or holding a red-petaled offering plate. Other devotees in white and orange shawls sit with hands folded in prayer on the right, and a woman in a green sari sits in the foreground. Red draped curtains and gold carved panels frame the background. The seated figure appears as a probable Swamiji with a turban, garland and orange clothing, in a ceremonial pada puja setting.2015-10-26Photograph of a devotional gathering in a white-walled hall. On the right, a man with long dark hair, an orange dhoti and orange shawl, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with yellow, purple and red flower garlands; the throne is set before a floral backdrop. Devotees seated on the floor with folded hands hold brass plates of flowers and offerings. Further left, another figure in orange robes with a crown-like orange turban and rudraksha beads sits on a second gold throne, palms pressed together, which is a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance-based candidate. Women in saris and men in white and green kurtas sit in front, some in prayer, and a cooler and fan stand against the wall.2013-01-06A smiling man in a rust-orange turban decorated with a feather plume, jewelled brooch and pearl-style studs sits on an ornate white and red throne with carved lion-head armrests. He wears a rust-orange robe, a white shawl, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and his hands are pressed together in front of his chest. The throne is framed by garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, with a purple-lit backdrop behind.2017-07-09September 15 20132013-09-15April 20 20132013-04-20A seated man in an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe with gold border, and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala over the shoulders, receives pada puja. A shaved-headed priest in red and white kneels in the foreground with palms joined. Several devotees sit around a gold table holding brass thalis with red flowers, fruits and kumkum, while a woman in a purple sari and a woman in white watch with folded hands. Brass hanging bells and oil lamps hang beside the throne against a dark wall. The seated figure shows appearance cues including turban, saffron-orange robes and a long mala, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2014-11-11October 26 20152015-10-26December 17 20132013-12-17December 05 20132013-12-05