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May 09 2002

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A photograph of an indoor room with pale pink walls and a tiled floor. A seated man in an orange saffron robe and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits in an ornate carved wooden armchair with a white cushion. An older bald man in a light blue striped short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers leans forward and drapes a grey-beige shawl with a brown border over the seated man's shoulders. Two standing men in the background, one in a plaid shirt and one in a white shirt, look on. a person: the seated man wears an orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, but the visible cues are limited, so the identity is only an appearance-based candidate.September 30 20072007-09-30November 24 20092009-11-24A photograph of an indoor scene with cream walls and a tiled floor. A seated young man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with a wooden rudraksha mala and a grey-beige shawl, extends a small white object from his right hand toward an elderly bald man in a light striped shirt and dark trousers who bends forward with cupped hands. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with long black hair and beard bows toward a brass vessel, and two standing men in shirts watch. A framed poster hangs on the wall at top left.March 03 20092009-03-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white forehead band sits in an upholstered armchair, wearing a heavy gold-beaded rudraksha mala and bead bracelets, eyes lowered. Facing him, a man in a dark navy short-sleeved shirt and glasses stands bending forward, fastening or adjusting a bracelet on the seated man's wrist. A white cloth covers the armchair arm, and a dark wooden wall with a speaker sits behind them. a person's cues are present (saffron robes, ornate mala, bead ornaments), so the seated figure is a person seated in an in-person ritual or attendance setting.2012-12-06 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala draped across his bare chest and a gold chain at his neck, receives a decorative gold ceremonial fan from a man in a cream short-sleeved shirt. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and an orange shawl watches, and a camera operator with a video camera films at right. The setting is a plain room with white walls, a wooden wardrobe and a yellow checked curtain. The seated figure has distinctive orange turban, rudraksha and gold cues consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in this in-person ceremonial presentation.2006-11-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold and red throne, placing vibhuti or a blessing mark on the forehead of a bespectacled older man in an orange kurta with a white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. A woman in a red-and-gold sari with a mala stands at left with hands folded, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a table. The background wall has a dark sign with white lettering, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at right.2010-09-20Two men in saffron-orange robes stand facing each other on green carpet in front of a carved stone temple wall, clasping hands in greeting. The man on the left wears an orange turban, a long braided hairstyle, rudraksha beads and an orange shawl over his robe; he is smiling. The man on the right has grey hair, a grey beard and glasses, and wears an orange robe and sandals. At the far right, an older man in white clothes holds a green cloth and a white and red flower garland. Behind them, a gold-upholstered chair and a person in white with a ceremonial standard are visible.2008-02-11Close photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap, with a long beaded rudraksha-style mala hanging over his chest and a wristwatch and beaded wrist bracelets on his arm. He sits in a wooden armchair with a red and blue checked cushion, reaching toward a standing person in a white striped shirt and brown trousers. To the right, a second person wears a blue and pink silk sari with a gold border, and a red bangle is visible at the lower right. Scattered white powder marks the floor near the seated man's feet. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and wearing saffron robes, head wrap and a rudraksha mala, though the face is turned down and not clearly visible.2007-09-30A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions. He wears white and red-and-purple flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. A man in a white-and-grey checked shirt and grey trousers stands at left, reaching out with both hands to the seated figure in a gesture of respect. At left edge, another person in orange garments is partly visible. Behind the throne, a large deity murti in orange drapery is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garlands, throne) is seated in person, receiving the devotee's gesture.2010-08-01August 30 20092009-08-30