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May 01 2012

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April 04 20142014-04-04 +1 copiesIndoor stage scene with ornate silver-toned backdrop and a silver arched frame behind a golden lion-armrest seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange-red turban sits on the right, gesturing with raised hands toward standing devotees. Three men stand facing him: one in a red polo shirt holding a small book, one in a blue checked shirt and black trousers holding booklets, and one in white with a gold-bordered dhoti and orange shawl on the left. Behind them stand deity figures with a trident and tall silver crowns, and a silver kalasha-like pillar and floral arrangement sit at the lower left.2015-09-17July 13 20152015-07-13October 08 20082008-10-08A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a maroon dhoti, a patterned pink-and-grey shawl, a yellow flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while handing a folded blue cloth to a man in a red and gold silk shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. Two older men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby; one on the left holds a silver tray with offerings. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with lion carvings and a painted backdrop with a deity figure. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) is the figure handing over the cloth, with long swept-back hair, ceremonial garland and necklace, and devotional dress.2014-04-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a VIP visit in an indoor room with an orange-draped bed or couch and framed religious pictures on the wall. A figure in an orange-red turban, bare-chested with an orange-and-gold cloth, wears a long garland of red and white flowers and reaches out to take something. a person cues: a red-and-white flower garland and an orange turban with saffron drape. Behind him a man in a white-and-orange robe holds a silver item and wears a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark. A man in a beige shirt and glasses stands in the centre wearing a gold wristwatch. On the right, two men in white striped shirts stand together, one holding a silver tray of flowers and fruit. Bananas sit on the orange couch and water bottles are on a table at the lower left.2015-06-05April 04 20132013-04-04 +1 copiesApril 04 20142014-04-04Indoor photo in a gold-trimmed hall. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and saffron-coloured wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a white and pink flower garland, a white bead necklace, and a vibhuti forehead mark; he holds a white paper in one hand and gestures with the other. Around him stand about nine men in white shirts, dhotis, and striped shirts, several with forehead marks, some with hands folded. A gold-framed backdrop and a standing fan are visible.2012-05-09Photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne-like seat with lotus-petal carving on the left. Five men stand on a red carpet. The central figure wears long hair swept back, an orange-saffron dhoti with gold borders and a saffron shawl, and a long strand of ceremonial gold and beaded necklaces; he has a distinctive appearance and cues consistent with Swamiji (probable). Beside him in a grey shirt and dark trousers stands a man with hands clasped. To the right, an older man with a white moustache wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl, and another man in white shirt and dhoti stands beside him. At far right, a man in orange robes and orange shawl stands with a tilak. Orange-clad attendants and ornate lamps and a canopy appear in the background.2010-12-29A photo taken at a stage with ornate silver and gold decor and a white draped backdrop. Seated on a gold-carved throne at right is a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange wrap, with a gold necklace, gesturing with a raised finger toward the group. Standing before him are four men: at left a man in white dhoti with a gold border and red sash wearing a rudraksha-style necklace, next to a man in a white shirt with a lanyard, then a man in a blue checked shirt and dark trousers holding a booklet, and at right a man in a red polo shirt holding an open booklet. A brass oil lamp (deepa) stands on a stand in the centre, with a small side table, a steel tumbler and a speaker in front. A deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace is visible behind the stage. Four people are physically present.2015-09-17 +1 copiesA photo of a smiling man in a saffron-red robe with a red turban and a long gold-beaded mala necklace, standing in front of an ornate golden throne-like structure with a golden canopy and red drapes. He raises one hand with a gesture while standing among six men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing ID badges, one in a yellow-orange dhoti on the right, and a bald man in orange at the far right edge. The scene looks like a formal ashram or event gathering. The central figure's appearance (long-ish hair obscured by turban, saffron robe, ornate gold garland) is consistent with a person but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-08-09