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March 17 2014

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A seated woman in an orange-red sari with a matching orange-red turban and bangles sits on a red-upholstered throne with an ornate gold frame and a gold lion-head armrest. A man in a black-and-white striped shirt with a red-beaded necklace kneels in front of her with palms pressed together in greeting. A shaved-headed young man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind him, and an open wooden tray of sweets and fruit sits on the red carpet. In the background, a standing man in white robes with a rudraksha mala, and a framed portrait of a smiling man in a red turban. Ceremonial reception setting in an indoor hall.2014-03-17March 17 20142014-03-17March 17 20142014-03-17A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange and gold turban with a jewelled ornament at the forehead, wearing an orange-red robe with gold border and bare-shouldered draping, bangled with beaded white-and-coral armlets. The figure places a long coral-and-white beaded garland around the neck of a kneeling man in a black-and-white striped polo shirt. Behind them stand a man in white with a rudraksha mala, another man in white and a red shawl, and a bare-backed man in orange cloth. A tray of fruit and offerings sits in front, with a red-and-gold carpet below. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling woman in a red-orange turban with a rudraksha mala. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identification is made.2014-03-17A photograph in a carpeted room with a red, gold and cream geometric pattern. A figure seated on a red cushioned seat wears an orange-red turban with a white jewelled ornament, orange-gold robes, and beaded bangles, and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a black-and-white striped shirt with an orange shawl. a person (wearing a turban, orange-gold robes and beaded bangles, seated as the person being honoured) is seated on the right. A bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind them, and a kneeling bald man in orange sits nearby. Other standing people in white and cream clothes watch, and a potted pink flower plant stands at left. A tray of fruit and offerings sits in front of the seated figure. A portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and rudraksha hangs on the wall at upper right, and a gold-framed chair appears at far right.2014-03-17October 13 20152015-10-13A photograph of a ritual scene in an open hall. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat with gold-carved armrests, wearing a heavy gold necklace and holding a white string that he gives to a man. The seated figure has long hair pinned at the back, smiles and gestures with both hands. Facing him, a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl bows low with his hands near the string. Other people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a participant in white and red-orange stands at right. Ceiling fans, lights and white walls surround the room. The page indicates Swamiji at this event, but the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (long hair, orange turban, gold necklace, saffron robe) that are consistent with a probable identification, so this is an appearance-based candidate, shown in person.2015-07-20April 30 20162016-04-30October 13 20152015-10-13A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, red and white flower garland and bare-chested orange-saffron cloth, sitting on a red-cushioned gold throne with a gold lion-head armrest. The seated figure places a palm on the head of a kneeling man in a red and navy striped polo shirt. Behind them, women in white and maroon saris and a man in a pink shirt stand watching. A brass oil lamp and a small offering dish with flowers sit nearby. a person is the seated figure, identified by the turban, garland and throne cues. The kneeling man receives blessing with his head bowed, a darshan moment during a satsang setting.2015-11-08October 13 20152015-10-13A seated figure in a rust-red and maroon robe with a matching turban, a gold-bordered sash, layered pearl-like necklaces and armbands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha bracelets who bows his shaved head. Behind them stand a man in a grey suit and open white shirt, an older man in white kurta, and several saffron-robed followers with rudraksha malas. On a low table are brass offering trays with fruit, sweets and a golden vessel, and a large portrait of a richly dressed figure in red hangs on the wall. The seated figure appears to be a person by appearance, with ornate red turban, pearl ornaments and throne, though this is uncertain.2014-03-17