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July 07 2009

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July 17 20082008-07-17May 06 20162016-05-06A seated man in a saffron-orange wrap and leopard-print lower cloth, wearing a long pink and white rose garland with green leaves, sits on a red velvet throne with a gold lion-head armrest. He holds a folded white paper out to a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl, whose hands are pressed together in anjali. A tall silver trident stands beside them, with a gold-toned base. Behind them a banner shows temple imagery in red and orange, and women in orange and white stand in the background. Appearance cues are ambiguous, so the seated figure's identity is uncertain.2014-05-11A photograph of a crowded tented gathering where a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions is surrounded by devotees. The seated figure holds a silver trident and wears a pink and green garment with a red-and-gold sash; a line of red and white flower garlands hangs across the throne back. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop with greenery and rock imagery. A standing man in an orange shawl with a gold necklace and a bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. Devotees in white, orange and green saris and shawls press forward with raised hands, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left.2009-07-07A seated long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and white and multicolour flower garlands sits on an ornate gold and red throne, smiling and speaking into a microphone. Several women in white and cream saris sit on the floor and chairs before him, and a man in white kneels at the foot of the throne with his head bowed, touching the ground near scattered flower petals and offering plates. Red curtains, a blue draped cloth and a framed photo on the wall form the backdrop. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and ceremonial garlands on an elevated throne. Devotees sit in attendance and one bows in reverence.2006-12-28Photograph of a devotional offering under a pink-and-white tented pavilion. A long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap stands at a gilded golden throne with lion-face carvings, a red cushioned seat, and flower garlands. Beside them, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl offers a bowl, while a young woman in an orange kurta with gold bangles holds a small tray and a woman in a cream sari with a braid holds another. A young man in an orange shirt wears a marigold garland, and a man in a white shirt stands with hands folded. Nearby devotees in orange and white stand under the tent. a person cues are not clearly established, so the central figure is described by role only.2009-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a white and orange garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. He smiles and has his hands clasped with a devotee in a yellow patterned sari, who bows toward him. Around him, a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard and rudraksha-style mala stands at left, while women in white and cream clothing lean in to offer hands or greet him at right. A golden deity figure and an orange statue appear in the background. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering with a flower-decorated altar. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre on the throne, identified by the long hair, saffron robes, garland and ornate throne.2009-07-07A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-striped padding, surrounded by floral decorations. He smiles as an older woman in a white sari with a gold border bows and holds his hands. A younger man in orange stands behind the throne, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace match the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the appearance is only partly confirmed.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in a rust-red turban with a jewelled brooch, rust-red robe, white and multicoloured garland, gold armbands and bangles smiles and extends a hand to a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti, who holds up cupped hands. The seated man sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne against an ornate gold throne back, with a gold lion-head ornament beside him. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari and a rudraksha mala stands among garlands and hanging fabrics. Partially visible at left, a shaved-headed man with a white tilak sits near a gold ritual vessel. The setting suggests a darshan-style ceremony with garlanded offerings and gold decor.2014-06-12November 20 20092009-11-20December 18 20092009-12-18