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December 23 2011

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The seated figure wears an orange-red wrap, a red and gold headdress, and green silk trousers, with palms pressed together in namaskar. Another person in orange and red robes sits at the left edge with hands folded, and a third person in orange at the bottom foreground holds a lit flame or aarti lamp toward the seated figure. Orange cloth covers the floor. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate in ceremonial dress, but the identification is uncertain.2011-12-23December 23 20112011-12-23A seated figure in an orange-red shawl and a gold crown or headpiece sits on an ornate gold throne with maroon cushions, hands pressed together in anjali mudra at chest level. He wears a green silk lower garment and gold-toned beaded necklaces. In the foreground, a person in red and gold clothing holds a lit flame. Behind the throne, the arch is decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. The scene suggests an aarti or puja offering in a temple setting.2011-12-23A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in namaste, wearing a white flower garland and an orange-and-red garland. Two people in dark clothing are seen from behind in the foreground, facing the throne. A trident stands at the right beside the throne, and a flame and brass vessel rest before it. The backdrop is a decorated silver-and-white temple wall with festooned flower strings and a golden canopy above. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, orange robes, rudraksha-style red and orange garlands, and sits enthroned as a guru in a temple setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17December 22 20102010-12-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar. A white and red floral garland hangs on his chest, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. The throne is framed by white jasmine flower arrangements with orange and yellow marigolds and a striped garland drape. A brass trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a partially visible person in light saffron clothing with dark hair stands at the lower right, facing the throne. The setting resembles a stage or temple dais decorated for a ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair under an orange turban, saffron robes, a garland and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in anjali on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He wears a long multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace. Behind the throne are flower-decorated backdrops of yellow marigolds and red, white and green blossoms. In the right foreground, a standing person in orange clothing with a bare arm, holding a microphone, faces the throne. The throne is a gilded seat with a crown-like top.2008-07-17A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. A white and red garland hangs around the neck and a gold necklace is visible. The throne is framed by garlands of yellow flowers, red and green blooms, and a silver-and-blue decorative arch. A golden trident stands to the right, and a shaved-headed attendant in white and a seated woman with glasses are at the lower edges of the frame. The scene suggests a darshan or felicitation setting. Swamiji (probable) is identified by saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and gold necklace, seated on a throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17