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December 05 2009

A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall with a red curtain backdrop. On a raised golden throne with a tall ornate golden backrest sits a man with long swept-back hair in saffron-orange robes, hands joined in namaskar. Seated before him on a rug are devotees in white dhotis and sarees with yellow-gold borders, some holding brass plates and flowers. Two people in red and turquoise clothing sit nearby, and a row of seated men in white shirts watches from the left. Golden ceremonial vessels, flowers and a potted green plant sit beside the throne, and a cloth-covered table stands at the right. Count of physical people visible is about twelve.

December 15 2009

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A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a golden lion base, wearing an orange saffron garment and a white and pink flower garland, hands pressed together in namaskar. Around him in a tented hall, devotees in white and yellow-scarved clothing sit with hands folded, and a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands among them. Silver bowls holding oil lamps and offerings are arranged in front, with a camera on a tripod at the right. A red curtain backdrop and a fruit tray with sweets sit at the left.

A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with his hands pressed in anjali, while devotees perform padapuja at his feet. Two people in white kneel and wash or adorn his feet with gold-coloured items, and a woman in a red blouse assists at the front. Behind them, a row of devotees in white with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on a striped rug, and one woman sings into a microphone. A tray at left holds fruit, money, and bangles. The swamiji candidate has long hair, orange saffron clothing, and a throne, so the identification is probable as an appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated for padapuja. The scene includes a large indoor hall with glass windows, and the throne is decorated with lion figures.

September 17 2010

A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland sits barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste. In front of the throne, devotees sit on the floor behind silver plates holding oil lamps, flowers and fruit, and a brass platter stands on a cloth. Several people in white clothes and yellow shawls, some wearing ID lanyards, kneel and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari also sits with palms joined. In the background a painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs above a draped curtain with green leaf garlands, and a small deity murti sits on a side table. A tray of apples and sweets rests on a red-lacquered stand to the right. The seated figure with long hair and orange robe is a probable candidate for Swamiji, based on his long hair, orange clothing and garland, and a seat of honour.

A seated man in an orange saffron robe with bare left shoulder sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushion and lion-form carved armrest, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. A small red bindi marks his forehead. Before him on a gold tray are rows of small brass cups and lamps, one with a red flower offering. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing yellow shawls, sit with hands folded in prayer; a woman in a yellow shawl is among them and a microphone stands in front. A red-walled pavilion with glass windows and a yellow cloth hanging forms the setting, with a plastic bag and offering plate near the wall.

A photograph of a courtyard ritual with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, eyes closed and hands in a meditative mudra. Before him stand brass thalis and trays of offerings, fruit and flowers. Around them, devotees sit or kneel with palms pressed together in prayer: women in orange and white saris, men in white shirts and rudraksha malas, and a seated woman holding a baby. Orange and red striped walls and orange curtains frame the scene.

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with bare upper body and a dark hair knot, hands pressed together in namaste, on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and flower offerings. Around him kneel about ten devotees on the floor: women in red, pink and green saris, a man in white, and a young girl. Several devotees hold brass plates of fruit and offerings toward the seated figure during a pooja. A maroon curtain hangs behind, with a gold-framed chair and floral arrangement at right. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, with orange robe, long swept hair and ceremonial gold throne, so the identity is shown as probable.

December 23 2009