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October 31 2011

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Outdoor ceremony on a grassy ground in front of a grey concrete building under construction. A man in a tall ornate gold-and-white embroidered headdress and orange-red wrap stands at left, holding a long golden rod toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe with yellow trim, a dark rudraksha mala necklace, and long dark swept-back hair, sitting on a zebra-striped upholstered chair beside a small wooden side table with a flower arrangement and microphone. Behind them, a standing onlooker in a white shirt and a woman in white with an orange shawl watch. A black speaker and a white SUV are visible.2011-10-31Outdoor ceremony on a raised pink-cloth platform in front of an unfinished concrete building. A seated long-haired man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on a tiger-striped cushioned chair, holding one end of a thin golden rod. Facing him, a standing man in orange robes, a decorative patterned crown, and beaded bracelets holds the other end of the rod. Behind them stand a few onlookers, a flower arrangement sits on a small wooden table, and a speaker is visible. The seated figure bears distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornment, consistent with the a person appearance, shown as a live performer in the scene.2011-10-31Outdoor photo at an open ground in front of a multi-storey concrete building. A man in a tall decorative cylindrical headpiece and orange clothing with yellow trim stands on a red mat, holding a wooden rod toward a seated figure. The seated figure, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and bare chest under an orange wrap, sits on a zebra-striped cushioned chair beside a small wooden table with a flower arrangement. A bearded man in orange robes sits at the right edge, and a few people in white and orange stand in the background. A probable Swamiji candidate is seated, shown by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange wrap.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31Outdoor ceremony on a raised pink-draped platform before a partly built concrete building and red railings. A man in an ornate gold-and-red crown and orange-red dhoti stands at left, holding a long golden staff whose other end is held by a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a leopard-print armchair. A bearded man in orange robes sits at right. A small floral arrangement and a red-and-gold patterned mat lie on the platform. Several children and a woman in white stand in the background. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired seated man wears the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues, so the appearance is consistent with the page reference.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31Outdoor ceremony at an ashram: a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces with gold armlets and bangles. He smiles and extends his hand toward a bald, bare-chested priest in orange cloth who kneels and holds a silver trident-topped staff and a folded orange cloth offering. Seated devotees in white and orange sit behind, with banana plants and a railing visible. The scene suggests a bhiksha offering on Guru Purnima.2013-07-22A photograph of a Guru Purnima offering on an outdoor stone platform. A figure in a saffron turban, orange robe, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and gold armbands sits on a red cushioned throne with a gold-patterned backrest, receiving a folded orange cloth from a bald, bare-chested man in a white dhoti and white shawl who kneels and bows. A woman in an orange sari with a forehead mark and beads sits with hands joined nearby. Behind them, white-clad devotees sit on red steps, a metal staff-like ritual stand stands beside the throne, and green leaves hang at the top. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving the bhiksha offering.2013-07-22October 31 20112011-10-31January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a ceremony on a gilded throne with red cushions. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with green-and-gold border, white flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, places his right hand over a brass tray of yellow turmeric or rice held by a kneeling attendant. The attendant wears an orange shawl with maroon border, glasses and a matching orange head covering. A microphone stands beside them against a white wall with red lotus scroll painting. Another orange-clad figure is partly visible at the upper left. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garlands, presiding over the ritual on the throne.2009-12-26