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June 27 2010

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A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a shrine decorated with gold and a deity murti garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands. A central figure in orange robes and a white-and-red flower garland sits on an orange-draped throne, with bare feet on a low step, holding white papers. A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels at his side, offering papers and placing her hand near his head. Behind her, a young man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands. On the left, two men in white shirts and dhotis stand, one holding a brass plate of fruit and offerings, and another holding a camera. Gold pillars, brass lamps and a purple cloth backdrop frame the scene.2010-06-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a long red and white flower garland, smiling while reading a sheet of paper on an orange-draped throne-like seat. Their dark hair is long and swept back. A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels beside them holding papers, and a man in white on the left holds a brass tray with a green leaf and offerings. Behind are brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot, and flower garlands near a stone-carved altar with a deity murti in the background.2010-06-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits on an orange-draped seat while a white-clad older man kneels before him, washing or touching his bare feet on a wooden footstool. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left beside a wooden tray with offerings, a cameraman with a video camera is at the far left, and a woman in a pale peach sari with a name badge stands at right. Behind them are brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels, flower offerings and a deity murti on a decorated altar. The seated figure's long hair, saffron robes, garland and seated position match the page's Swamiji candidate, with the appearance cues qualifying as probable.2010-06-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned throne on an orange cloth-covered platform. He holds a small red object while a man in a brown shirt and dark trousers kneels before him. A woman in white kneels with palms pressed together at right. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left with hands folded. Behind them are a gold-coloured altar with garlands of marigold and red flowers, a deity murti in white and orange, a kalasha, fruit on a tray, and an ornate gold and white backdrop.2010-07-01June 27 20102010-06-27June 27 20102010-06-27Photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red tilak on the forehead, on a gilded throne with red cushions and a gold footstool, before a backdrop of golden trees and a garland of yellow and white flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward to hand over papers, while a man in an orange dhoti stands at left. Women in pink and magenta silk saris with gold borders and white saris stand at right, one touching the throne. Several people in white stand at the edges of the stage. The seated figure has a bare shaven head with a red tilak and wears a saffron robe.2009-08-11Photograph of a temple darshan scene. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits in an orange-cushioned chair, reading from a sheet of paper held in both hands. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with a garland of marigolds and red flowers, with a golden crown and a red-and-gold framed image. Three devotees in white clothing kneel or stand in front: a man with folded hands at left, a young boy in white with his back to the camera, and a woman with folded palms at right. A young man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at right beside brass lamps. a person: the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, seated as the centre of the darshan.2010-07-23June 13 20102010-06-13A seated man in an orange saffron robe and red-orange upper garment sits on a gold ornate throne framed by a garland of white and red flowers studded with colourful beads. Short hair and a red bindi-style mark on his forehead. Two devotees in white clothing bend forward to honour him, one in a white shirt and dhoti, another in a white sari-like garment. Other people stand around in orange and white attire. A painted backdrop with swirling designs fills the background.2009-07-30A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes on an orange-cushioned armchair, reading from a small pink-and-white booklet, with a long dark hair and rudraksha mala around the neck. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in colourful cloth with yellow and red garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha-like altar setting. Two devotees in white kneel with heads bowed on orange mats at the front, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left and a young man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha stands at right, with a woman in orange at the far right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial chair, consistent with a candidate in person.2010-07-23A seated figure in saffron/orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of white and yellow flowers, holding a sheet of white paper and reading from it. A woman in a maroon top bows low with her forehead touching the footstool before the throne. To the left, a man in orange robes stands beside a man in white shirt and dhoti who gestures toward the throne. On the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with hands folded. The backdrop is a large red-orange printed image of rocky formations, and a small purple logo appears in the upper left. a person seated in saffron robes with a flower garland and rudraksha-style adornment on the throne, receiving obeisance. The scene resembles a devotional gathering on stage.2009-08-29