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A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated at right, receiving a paper slip from a young devotee's outstretched hand. The seated figure wears a large rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold pendant, and has long swept-back curly hair; a saffron-clad attendant stands behind holding a tray with flowers, kumkum and papers. Around them, a boy in white with a red tilak, a child in white, a woman in a teal sari with a flower in her hair, and young men in white and orange shawls stand close together, along with an electric fan at top left and red drapery behind. a person is seated centre-right, appearing in person, receiving offerings during a darshan-style gathering.

Outdoor photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, sitting on an orange cushion with a zebra-striped pillow, extending both hands to a young girl in a turquoise blue salwar kameez with a name badge who stands before him. A bald man in orange robes with a gold ceremonial pendant and long beaded necklace stands at left holding a staff. Behind them, women in pink, orange and white saris and men in white dhotis sit on a red carpet, many wearing rudraksha malas. A silver SUV and parked cars are visible in the background, with white tents overhead. A brass plate of offerings sits near the girl. a person: the seated figure in orange with long hair and a swept-back style matches the cues for the page's named subject, with the role of blessing a child.

June 03 2015

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March 26 2008

December 24 2009

A photograph of a central figure seated on a gold-framed throne with red cushions, draped in orange saffron robes and wearing a red tilak on the forehead, with a hand resting on his head as devotees offer respect. Around him, a young boy in white kneels with palms joined, a girl in a white salwar kameez stands with an offering, and a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari stands to the right. A man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a younger man in white stands behind. Marigold garlands decorate the throne and green-and-white draped backdrop. Watermarked archive photo.

Night outdoor event with a crowd behind a barricade under string lights. A seated figure on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing an orange turban, orange garment and bare back, with long curly hair and bracelets, receives visitors. A man in a white shirt bends forward offering folded money or papers. Nearby, a bald man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-robed man stand to the side, with devotees in white and a woman in a blue top in the foreground. A red and gold garlanded backdrop and a small screen showing another view are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange garment and long curly hair on the ornate throne, with a rich floral garland at the side.

March 23 2008

Photograph of an event on a decorated stage. A seated man with long dark hair and a saffron shawl, wearing a garland of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers, sits on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a red cushioned footstool, his bare feet resting on it. He holds a microphone in his right hand, which a woman in a light blue blouse and white sari with a shawl folded over her head clasps as she bows forward. Behind the throne, a young man in orange shawl and white kurta stands smiling, and to the left another man in white kurta and orange shawl bends over holding a white sheet of paper. A young woman in cream clothes stands at the right edge. The stage floor is scattered with petals, and blue and pink draped cloth with a bird emblem frames the backdrop. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl, a flower garland and sits on an ornate throne, consistent with a page noting his presence. Five people are visible.

Night outdoor gathering with a crowd of men and women, many in white shirts and dhotis. In the foreground a bald man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala gestures toward a seated figure at right. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, adorned with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a gold-edged throne draped in red fabric beside a garland-decorated pillar with marigold and rose garlands. Strings of lights and a small stage stand behind the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron turban and shawl with gold ornaments is the presiding presence on the throne, appearing in person. Visible cues include the turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments.

March 23 2008

A photograph of an initiation or blessing moment indoors. A long-haired man with swept-back black hair and an orange saffron robe sits on a white-draped seat, his right hand resting on the head of a seated devotee in white. Around him, a man in white with an orange shawl holds up a card or ID, a monk in orange with a red sash holds a card, and several women in white sit close. A table behind holds flowers, fruit and white cloth, and a bundle of rudraksha beads lies in the lower right. A fan and red-curtained backdrop appear in the background.