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March 07 2013

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered beaded necklaces sits on a red velvet throne with a gold-trimmed back, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. A standing man in a white kurta wears a white flower garland with red and yellow blossoms, and a standing woman in a red sari with a white jasmine garland and gold bangles stands at right, hands clasped. The seated figure has a red bindi and the room has terracotta walls. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with rudraksha-style beads and a ceremonial garland cues, though the image is not conclusive.2012-02-09A photograph of a ceremonial presentation inside a decorated hall. On the right, a man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a long white flower garland with red and yellow blooms, sits on a red-cushioned seat with a flower-decorated backdrop and rudraksha mala, extending his hand over a red and gold cloth offered to him. In the centre, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a red bindi and rudraksha mala stands beside a gold-framed ornamental panel. On the left, a man with short hair and a grey patterned jacket, with a purple shawl, holds a tray. Behind them are gold ornamental panels and garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. The seated man shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange clothing, flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, seated on a ceremonial throne.2010-10-12Photo of a ceremonial offering at a temple-style setting. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and red bindi holds a silver tray of apples and sweets, looking down. Beside her, a bald man in orange robes and gold beaded necklace stands. In the foreground, a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white and yellow flower garland with a red floral and green leaf adornment, reaches toward the tray. Behind them are a silver pot, gold ornate decorations and a golden deity emblem.2010-12-29December 27 20062006-12-27February 09 20122012-02-09March 07 20132013-03-07Three people stand posed before a gilded ornate throne-like backdrop with marigold and red flower garlands. A central figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe wears a heavy white and red floral garland and a gold ceremonial necklace, and raises one hand in greeting. To the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears an orange-and-brown shawl and a white garland. To the right, a woman in a white embroidered top and a rust-orange shawl with a white garland smiles. Behind them, a golden deity murti with a red turban and jewelled adornments is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. The central figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by the turban, saffron robe, rudraksha-style ceremonial necklace and garlanding; the people flanking him are devotees.2015-07-13A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne with a lion-head armrest, wearing an orange-red turban, rust-orange robe and multiple beaded necklaces, smiling and extending one open palm toward the viewer. Beside the throne stand two men: a bald man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti with sandalwood markings and a rudraksha mala, and a man with long swept-back hair in a white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha beads and arm bands, both smiling. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers decorates the backdrop, and a golden pillar stands at left. In the foreground, a woman in a dark outfit and two partially visible women are seated facing the throne.2015-07-31Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red and white flower garland, eyes closed and one hand raised in a blessing gesture, on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrest detail and a red backdrop. Two devotees kneel at his feet: a man in white kurta with an orange shawl bowing with hands joined, and a woman in white sari with a rudraksha mala who leans forward with hands together. The scene suggests a ceremonial darshan or blessing at the Ananda Samajam event.2007-02-24Indoor photo in a red-draped room with white floor. A person seated on the left wears an orange-red garment with a gold border, a long red and white marigold garland, a red bindi and gold armbands, holding a staff with a silver top, and smiles toward the camera. a person: a long swept-back hairstyle, ornate gold-trimmed orange clothing and a garland cue this seated figure. In front, a bald bearded man in orange robes kneels and offers a bunch of bananas. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands with her hands folded, a woman in white beside her, an older woman in a white kurta with glasses covers her mouth, and devotees in orange saris and robes sit at the back. A small fan and a gold vessel stand nearby.2014-07-27A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and gold chain, raising one hand in blessing on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Flanking him, a man in white dhoti and shirt wears a yellow marigold garland and stands with hands clasped, and a woman in a white sari with gold border and yellow garland stands with hands folded. At left, a robed attendant in saffron kneels holding a plate of flowers. Behind them, a deity murti with a crown and gold ornaments is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha-style setting at the side.2009-12-26A photograph of a seated man on a red velvet throne with a gold arched back, wearing an orange-saffron silk dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold ceremonial necklace, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. a person: the seated man has a shaved-head-free long-styled hair, saffron/orange ornate clothing, a bead mala and gold necklace, consistent with a guru seated on a throne. To his left, a man in white dhoti and white shirt with a white and yellow marigold garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. To the right, a woman in a teal blue salwar kameez with a white flower garland and red roses, hands folded, head bowed, stands beside the throne. The background is a warm orange-brown wall.2012-02-09