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January 01 2005

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January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in a white turban and a cream-and-gold dhoti-style garment with gold trim sits on an ornate carved wooden throne decorated with white jasmine and orange-yellow marigold garlands. A carved lion or beast figure rests at the base of the throne. The seated figure extends a hand to apply a mark to the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt standing before the throne. A man in white kurta with a dark cord necklace stands beside them holding a silver plate with offerings. Several other men in white shirts and trousers stand nearby under a white and red canopy, with a fan and floral decorations on the ground. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, long hair, a flowing gold-bordered garment and a garland, seated on a throne. The mark-giving is a darshan-style blessing. Devotees surround the throne.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with red-and-white draped fabric and a red carpet runner. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with a carved lion-form armrest wears a white turban, a white and gold garment, and multiple garlands of white and orange flowers. Attendants in white kurta clothing stand around; one man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds out a silver tray while a man in white kurta pours or offers something from a small vessel toward the seated figure. Petals and a brass pot sit on a white cloth table below. Several devotees stand nearby, some wearing garlands, in a crowd partly visible behind the barricade. The seated figure shows a long, swept-back hairstyle and a turban, which are cues that may match the page's a person reference, though the appearance is not conclusive.2005-01-012002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +1 copiesMay 02 20142014-05-02A seated figure on a red-upholstered throne with a carved wooden lion at its base wears a white turban and a gold-bordered cream dhoti with a red-and-white-garlanded neck. He extends his right hand toward a man kneeling in white kurta and dhoti on a white cloth, who holds a small silver dish and a rudraksha-style mala. A woman in a pale blue sari with a shoulder bag leans forward to offer something to him. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands drape the throne and lion. Behind them, a white tent canopy, red-and-white draping and standing men in white kurtas complete a ceremonial outdoor scene. The throne figure shows a turban and gold-bordered clothing, but appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so this is a role description only.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with red and white drapes. A man in a white turban, gold-bordered cream dhoti-style garment and flower garlands sits on a red-cushioned throne with a carved lion figure at its base, smiling and extending his hand to take an offering. A bearded man in a striped black, white and red knit top bends forward, presenting a tray or plate. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha-style cord stands holding a plate, and a man in a lavender shirt stands on the left with hands raised. Orange and white flower garlands decorate the throne, and rose petals scatter on the red carpet. Several people in white clothes stand in the background.2005-01-01October 18 20082008-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a tented pavilion. A young man with a white turban, long swept-back dark hair, white garland and gold-trimmed clothing sits smiling on a red-cushioned throne flanked by carved wooden lion heads, draped in white and yellow flower garlands. A bearded man in an orange saffron shawl and white kurta stands beside the throne. In front, a woman in a white sari with gold border bends forward, and a man in white kurta with rudraksha mala and a tilak sits before a brass plate of offerings, while others in white shirts with red-beaded malas watch. The candidate on the throne shows cues of ornate clothing and long hair, though appearance remains uncertain. Printed banners and a white canopy are visible behind.2005-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor festival scene under a pink and white tented canopy with red-and-white draped fabric and a white arch in the background. A seated figure on an ornate red throne-like seat wears a gold crown, long swept-back hair, a garland of white and orange flowers and a white-and-gold robe, with a carved wooden lion or figure beside the seat. A man in white clothes and a white shawl bends forward with hands joined before a silver platter heaped with flowers. Other attendants in white robes stand nearby, one holding a small plate, and a man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala stands at the left. Red carpet runs along the walkway and floral garlands drape the throne base. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the crown, long hair, flower garlands and ornate robe.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with red and white draping. A young man in a white turban and long hair, wearing a saffron-and-cream garment and white flower garlands with red and orange flowers, sits on a dark red throne with a carved lion or animal head beside him. A man in a white kurta with a dark necklace holds a small tray. A man in a checked orange shirt kneels on the red carpet with hands together before the throne. Older men and women in white and orange stand nearby. A carved wooden figure stands on the left of the throne, and a framed painting hangs behind. A banner with an image of a deity is visible on a pole. White and red banners and a speaker stand behind the scene.2005-01-01