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June 21 2015

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A photograph in a stage hall with dark red velvet drapes. On the right, a man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and a gold armband sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a carved lion-head armrest, hands resting in his lap, with a microphone stand beside him. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange and yellow robes with a rudraksha mala kneels on a mat, performing a hand gesture near his face. The white stage floor has a small cup on the throne platform.2015-06-21A seated man in rust-red robes and a rudraksha mala with a tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold and red throne, dipping his hand into a large silver bowl of yellow flowers or petals. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold robes leans forward, offering petals or flower-tied kumkum from his hand, with white marks on his arm and forehead. The gold-carved throne and a white backdrop frame the scene.2014-09-13Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, framed by a backdrop of many-coloured flower garlands. The seated person wears a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robe with gold border, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, and gold bangles, and raises one hand to the turban. A bald attendant in saffron-orange robes with a red border stands at left, pouring or offering from a small vessel. A golden lion figure and a microphone stand are at right. Red velvet drapes hang behind. The seated person shows distinctive long hair-free crown-style turban and ceremonial gold ornaments consistent with the page's context, but the appearance is not conclusive. Single printed copyright line appears at the lower right of the photo.2015-11-16May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a starry night-sky backdrop with snowy mountain peaks. A man in orange-red robes with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne draped with leopard-print cushions, his hands raised to his face. Beside him stands a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth holding a lit oil lamp toward him, with a trident leaning against the throne. A large deity murti decorated with a garland of purple, yellow and white flowers stands at the right edge, and a red carpet covers the stage floor. a person: the seated figure has a rudraksha mala and saffron robes on a throne, a compatible presentation, though the appearance is only partially clear.2018-05-21A seated man in an orange-red turban with a white feather ornament and a green stone sits on an ornate gilded throne against a red backdrop, wearing orange-red robes, a heavy gold-toned chain and a large gold pendant, and a red tilak mark on his forehead. He is probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial turban, and he is pouring or offering grain from a silver bowl. Beside him, a shaven-headed attendant in orange-red robes with white markings on his arm kneels and holds yellow grains above the bowl. A second attendant in orange robes stands at the right edge.2015-10-23A seated man in an ornate red velvet throne with tiger-striped cushions sits before a cosmic backdrop of orange and purple space imagery. He wears saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, bangles and a red tilak on his forehead. A devotee in a saffron shawl kneels at his feet, hands folded in prayer, while a second seated man in blue jeans and a white shirt also bows. Before the throne is a silver tray with offerings and flowers, gold oil lamps flank the throne, and vases of flowers sit at the sides. a person is the seated figure, based on the saffron clothing, bead malas, gold necklace and throne presentation.2012-09-15May 29 20182018-05-29A photograph of a satsang in an indoor hall. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes, a beaded necklace and gold armlets, with hands resting on his lap. Behind him hangs a large painted backdrop of a figure in a tall crowned headdress and gold earrings. At the right, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange mat with his hand to his mouth, listening. Gold-rimmed offering bowls with yellow flowers sit before the throne, and a dark blue curtain hangs on the right.2011-11-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, with long braided hair falling over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head covering extends cupped hands toward him, offering reverence. In front stands a silver puja table holding a white shell-like vessel and a brass bowl on a red and white rug. Roses and flowers fill vases on either side, and a red fringed canopy hangs above. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long braided hair, saffron robes and mala, which is consistent with the a person appearance cues, shown in person.2014-09-13A photograph of a ritual in a hall. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white horizontal markings on his arms leans forward and pours yellow turmeric-coloured substance from his hand into a large ornate silver bowl placed on a green leaf. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and red cushions is a man wearing an orange-saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on his forehead. He rests one hand on the bowl's rim. A green and red striped mat lies on the floor at left.2013-07-14A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with a yellow border sitting on a raised stage, his hands raised to his face in a seated yoga or breathing posture. He wears a rudraksha mala necklace, a bracelet and a wristwatch. Behind him, a large gilded throne with an ornate golden arch and cushions in red velvet is set against deep red drapery. On the throne's right side, a figure in an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands resting on the armrest; this figure appears to be a statue or a depiction rather than a clearly identifiable living person, and the scene suggests a yoga teaching event.2015-06-21