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February 12 2013

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September 16 20122012-09-16June 22 20122012-06-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a smiling man in a rust-orange and gold turban and rust-orange saffron-toned robe, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears layered red and orange flower garlands, a long gold ceremonial necklace, multiple rudraksha mala beads across his chest, gold bangles and a red-orange bindi. Behind him is a blurred temple-style backdrop with gold and painted deity figures. A man in white kurta with a red tilak stands at left, and another person in white stands behind. Swamiji (probable) is visible as the main figure with turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garlands.2013-07-06September 05 20152015-09-05A man in a red-orange turban studded with small beads and a decorative brooch stands before an ornate golden backdrop, smiling with both palms open and raised in an expressive gesture. He wears a red-orange draped garment over one shoulder, a long gold-and-dark bead garland around the neck, a gold earring, a red thread on the wrist, a small red bindi and a headset microphone. Behind him a pink, green and gold decorated pillar stands against a light blue background. a person, identified by saffron-orange turban and robes with ornate gold garlands; the person is presenting or speaking to a gathering.2014-08-16December 03 20112011-12-03A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and matching saffron-orange robe with gold borders stands in a temple hall, extending his right hand in blessing toward a devotee whose palms are pressed together. He wears a long gold ceremonial necklace with rudraksha beads and a gold-trimmed shawl, and holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind him, a man with slicked-back hair wears a red tilak and white-and-gold garments, and a blurred golden deity shrine and red drapes fill the background. Several other people in white and dark clothing stand nearby. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the central figure, identified by the saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace.2013-07-07A photograph of a smiling man with long, wavy dark hair and a small red bindi, standing on a stage with both arms raised high in an open-handed greeting. He wears a sleeveless orange saffron garment draped over the shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala. Behind him, two more men in orange saffron robes stand; the one on the right holds a golden trident-shaped staff. Audience members' heads are visible at the bottom edge, and a monitor is on the left. A large light-coloured backdrop with gold decorative trim fills the background.2010-02-14April 23 20162016-04-23A man in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, highly decorated backrest, smiling and raising his right hand while speaking into a headset microphone. He wears a long multi-strand necklace of gold beads and brown seeds, a small red bindi on his forehead, and gold bangles on his wrist. A red velvet cushion rests on the throne seat, and a small red bottle and gold-trimmed box sit on the platform at lower left. Behind him a large backdrop portrait shows a smiling figure in a matching orange turban. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated speaker, identified by the throne, orange turban and ornate gold necklace, consistent with a discourse setting.2015-08-09February 11 20132013-02-11A smiling man seated on a golden throne with carved lion-head armrest in the foreground. He wears a saffron-orange turban, a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder and a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces, plus gold earrings, gold armlets and a red tiger-striped cushion behind him. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate: distinctive saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in an honorific throne setting.2016-01-23