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December 15 2009

A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.

2009-11-17 +1 copies

October 10 2011

A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and a white-and-red floral garland receiving a visitor on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back. The seated figure, with short dark hair, is applying a mark to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands before him. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a girl in white clothing stand close together, holding a small framed item, while a man in white kurta stands nearby. A seated woman in a yellow top is visible at lower right, and a gold-shaded canopy and red drapes frame the scene. The setting suggests a darshan or ritual blessing moment in a tent-like pavilion with a red-and-gold backdrop.

A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, raising one hand to touch the forehead of a young man in white shirt and trousers who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several people in white ritual clothing stand in a line behind him on an orange cloth, including women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas with lanyards. A woman in a cream sari holds a tray or plate. The floor is covered with an orange cloth and a few scattered petals, and dark drapes frame the stage. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and visible rudraksha-style adornments, consistent with the description of a probable Swamiji.

2010-01-02 +1 copies

A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage before a gilded throne. A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them stands a golden throne with a red cushion, an orange and red drape, and a carved gold lion-like finial. To the left, a man in white kurta and glasses and a woman in a green sari stand holding a purple cloth bundle. Carved pillars and a painted backdrop fill the background.

A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a painted backdrop of a large tree. He smiles while holding a small card or paper in both hands. A kneeling or bowing devotee in an orange robe and orange dhoti leans toward him, while a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands beside them and two men in white shirts and dhotis stand at the edges, one holding a folded paper. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and orange robes, so he is a person candidate.

August 09 2009

Indoor photo of a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair seated on an ornate gold throne with gilded carved backrest and white cushion, smiling broadly as a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and bangles raises his hand to touch the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. Two women stand at left: one in white shawl with gold bangle, another in black sari with dark beaded necklace holding a small booklet or paper. A man in white shirt stands at the far left edge beside a red backdrop and a red-and-gold carved pillar. A white curtain and palm fronds are visible through an open window behind. Possibly a pada puja or personal blessing during a darshan at the ashram. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and gold throne is the appearance-based candidate, seated on a throne and receiving the blessing.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with carved gilt panels and a red velvet cushion, holding a folded white paper and wearing a dark rudraksha mala. Four men in white ritual clothing with white dhotis stand around the throne; two older men on the left press palms together, while a younger man in a white shirt on the right and another man beside him attend closely. Brass lamp stands flank the throne against a painted backdrop of a temple gopuram and green trees. a person candidate present on the throne is shown with a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, but appearance cues are only partially distinctive.

August 30 2009

A seated figure in orange robes and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending a hand toward the forehead of a kneeling man in a grey shirt who presses his palms together. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans in beside him. On the left, a bearded man in orange dhoti and shawl wears a gold-beaded necklace, and a shaved-headed monk in orange with a bead necklace stands behind. A small tray of offerings sits on a wooden stand, with a microphone stand in the foreground and a gold lacquered box at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair and orange robes on a throne, a presentation consistent with the page's Swamiji label. Some people in the background wear pink and teal saris.