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July 15 2011

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Photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a green mat floor. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and a large garland of marigolds and red flowers arched behind him. He wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, and his hands rest on his lap. A man in orange robes with a garland stands at left holding a plate or tray, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain stands at left edge. At right, a man in orange robes with a mala stands near a fire pit with bright flames. Trays of red and orange offerings sit on the floor in front of the throne, with flower vases beside it. a person in the central seated figure given his orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the throne.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a golden umbrella above a gilded throne draped in long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head covering and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne, holding a small object with both hands. Two men stand to the right: one in orange robes with a mala, the other in white dhoti-style clothing. A man in white stands to the left beside a tall drum-like structure, and a large fire blazes at the far right. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front of the throne. The setting suggests a temple-style ritual with a kalasha-style arrangement and an orange flag at the top left.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white canopy at an outdoor event. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of marigolds and red and white flowers, with a small golden umbrella above. The seated figure holds an object up in both hands. To the left, a man in orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a plate or offering. On the right, another man in orange robes and mala stands near the throne. A large gold-and-white cobra figure rests on the left, with striped mats in front and rows of small brass lamps with flowers on the green floor.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy with a small golden umbrella above. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and red blooms. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and holds white cloth in both hands. Beside the throne, a man in orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands joined in prayer, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold chain stands on the left. A figure in white sits near a striped mat on the far left, a large cobra-hooded motif stands beside the dais, and a tall fire burns at the right edge. Oil lamps line the green floor in front of the throne. Two more people in orange and a woman in a sari stand at the right.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent with a golden canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Swamiji (probable) is seated at the centre, with long-haired appearance cues and saffron clothing; he holds an object before him. Two attendants stand beside the throne: one in white dhoti and a shaved head wearing beaded necklaces, and one in orange cloth holding a tray of flowers. A third attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a golden flame backdrop. Before the throne are green mats, brass plates of pink and orange offerings, and cushioned mats on the left beside a large yellow cobra figure and a folded golden hood structure.2011-07-15Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with a golden umbrella overhead. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside the throne, one at left holding a cloth and one at right wearing an orange shawl over saffron clothes with a beaded necklace. A man in white dhoti stands at far right. Oil lamps sit on the green stage in front of the throne, and striped mats lie at left beside a large fan-like object. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and ornate adornments, matching a person appearance.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15Photograph of a stage before a deep red velvet drape. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a red-orange shawl, with long dark hair, a gold necklace and beaded malas, sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures; a microphone stands in front of him. This central figure fits the Swamiji (probable) profile by appearance cues, including his long hair, orange clothing, and gold necklace. To his left, a second robed person in orange and red sits on a gold throne, with white hair and a white headband, and a priest in white dhoti and sacred thread stands behind them. To the right, a bald man in an orange robe sits in a white armchair. The stage floor is covered with patterned rugs and reflects the lights.2013-02-03 +1 copiesDecember 20 20092009-12-20 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a multicoloured floral backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green and purple receives puja. The seated figure wears an orange-brown dhoti, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, with hands pressed in namaskar and a gold crown-like headpiece. To the right, a priest in orange dhoti and bare chest holds a lit camphor aarti lamp, while an attendant in white dhoti with gold border stands beside him. At left, an elderly sannyasi in saffron robes with a white garland sits on a gold chair with hands joined. Offerings of bananas, fruits, a kalasha and a flame-lit oil lamp sit on the floor in front. The scene is a ritual with aarti and ceremonial offerings.2015-04-28