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May 09 2017

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne beside a golden lion-form sculpture, holding a silver trident (trishul) upright. Next to him a gilded deity murti stands on the floor. A bare-chested younger man in a white dhoti with a striped border kneels on a multicoloured striped rug, holding an orange cloth bundle with both hands. Behind them a woman in an orange sari stands near the red curtains. Maroon stage curtains and a brass railing frame the hall.2017-05-09September 09 20162016-09-09May 09 20172017-05-09A seated ritual scene on a red velvet-backed ornate white throne in a temple-like hall. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, a long gold beaded necklace and a brown-orange shawl sits with eyes closed, his arm extended over a silver bowl. Probable Swamiji (probable): the man in the throne wears a gold necklace, a shawl, and has long swept-back hair, consistent with the page's description of the event. Facing him, a young man with long dreadlocks, bare-chested with white ash markings on his arms and chest, wears an orange cloth and holds a brass vessel and a plant sprig. A large golden trident stands behind the throne, with red curtains and striped ceremonial banners and a brass lamp at right.2017-02-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne in an orange-draped ceremonial tent. The seated person wears an orange robe, a long red-and-white flower garland, rudraksha beads, and gold necklaces, with a red shawl draped over the shoulder; the presentation is consistent with the a person candidate, with the adornments as cues. A bald man in a white dhoti stands at left holding a red cloth and a small puja item, and a second bald man in orange cloth stands at right holding a tray of red cloths. Behind the throne stands a gilded deity murti in blue and gold with a trident-like staff, and a silver trident rests in front. Brass puja vessels sit on a table at left.2013-02-06October 10 20152015-10-10October 10 20152015-10-10A seated man with long dark hair tied up, wearing orange-saffron robes, a layered beaded necklace and bangles, receives red cloths from a devotee in a white dhoti with a gold border and bare upper body. The seated man, labelled as probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with silver trident-staff finials and a black embroidered cushion, under red and orange draped fabric. A bald attendant in orange stands behind, and two seated people in glasses and white are at the right edge. Ceremonial setting with red cloth offerings.2013-02-08July 16 20142014-07-16A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, his right hand raised in blessing over the head of a devotee bowing before him. Two attendants in orange saffron cloth stand to the left, one bare-shouldered with white vibhuti and a rudraksha bracelet, the other in white dhoti with a white headband. Behind the throne stands a deity murti with a garland of yellow-orange flowers and a green draped backdrop, with a gilded temple wall behind. The seated man wears a patterned yellow headband, a gold chain and a long swept-back hairstyle, matching the a person cues.2017-12-10A seated figure in a rust-orange robe and white flower garland sits on a red-upholstered gold-framed throne with a gilded lion-form figure at its base, extending hands toward a bowl of offerings. An older bald man in orange robes bends forward to receive or present something from the seated figure. Behind them, several people in orange robes, rudraksha malas and a woman in white stand in a red-carpeted hall with a floor fan and framed photos on the wall. Offerings of bananas sit in a box in front. The seated figure has long dark hair and ornate gold-framed chair styling, but the appearance is not clearly enough distinctive to confirm a candidate.2014-08-06October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copies