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July 03 2012

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A photograph of a golden throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, with a tiger-striped cushion. A long-haired person in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on the throne, smiling with hands resting on a bead mala. A shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes with a red-bordered cloth kneels beside the throne, touching the seated person's hand. Devotees in white and other clothing sit in the foreground. A large decorative gold sign with Tamil letters stands behind the throne. Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing, rudraksha mala and garland on a throne, so the seated figure is a probable match.2012-07-03A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a richly decorated throne banked with red, pink, white and orange flower garlands, smiling and gesturing with open hands toward a seated crowd. He wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace and has a red tilak on his forehead. A bald attendant in orange robes sits to the right beside the throne, and a gold-decorated ornament is visible at the left. Seated devotees in white clothing fill the foreground, including older men and women, and a camera operator is visible at lower right. Behind the stage is a banner with large Tamil letters.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat is decorated with long strings of golden-yellow beads, gold medallion ornaments and a crimson-and-gold headpiece, wearing saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering. Behind him a backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands, yellow fruit and greenery frames the seat. Around him, a bald older man in white dress kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet, while a man in saffron robes at right adjusts the orange cloth and holds a flower garland. Gold and fruit offerings sit at the left edge. The seated figure smiles broadly.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands and a red-and-white floral backdrop. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a gold necklace, a white and red flower garland, and a red bindi, with long swept-back hair; his eyes are closed and he appears to be speaking or smiling. In front of him a person in orange robes with a red-striped border bends forward, reaching toward the throne and offering devotion. Two people are visible.2008-07-17July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a long white and multicolour flower garland and a beaded rudraksha mala. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with their backs to the camera before him. Behind the throne is a large floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple chrysanthemums, and red and white flowers arranged in a sunburst pattern. A monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge, and a woman in orange sari stands at the right edge. Several people are partially visible, and a gold ritual vessel rests on a table to the right.2010-10-24A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a red-beaded rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits before a golden throne backdrop decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. A bald priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands at left, placing his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling in front of him. a person (appearance-based label) is seated centrally as the figure receiving the blessing, with a crown-like golden throne behind him.2012-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage honouring a seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white and pink flower garland and a small red-and-white floral arrangement at his feet. He sits on a gold-trimmed throne cushioned with red pillows, before a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and green. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a bare-chested man in saffron cloth hold a trident-topped ornament and offer flowers. On the right, a woman with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala in an orange sari and a second woman in an orange sari stand attentively, and more people are behind them. a person is identified by the honoured seated figure with the ornate garland and throne, though his face and appearance are not distinct enough to confirm identity. Visible people: about six.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a large floral backdrop of marigolds and red, pink and green flowers. On the right, a man with short dark hair in a deep orange-red robe sits on a gold-upholstered seat, wearing a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a gold chain and a beaded necklace, smiling. To his left, a bespectacled, shaved-headed man in an orange-red garment with a yellow border leans forward and offers a small object. Beside them, a man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a long rudraksha necklace laughs with his mouth open. A microphone stands at center, and an orange cloth lies on the seat. Some lamps and a gold deity figure are visible at the back. The page labels the seated figure as a person, but appearance cues are insufficient to confirm this.2015-07-31A photograph of an initiation or blessing scene in an ornate silver-white throne setting with red curtains behind. A bearded man seated on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a rust-brown robe, a white and pink flower garland and gold necklace, with a tilak mark on his forehead; he is smiling and gesturing toward a devotee. A devotee with curly hair seen from behind wears an orange cloth draped over one shoulder and sits facing the throne. To the left, a man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper arm adorned with beads sits attentively. An attendant on the right holds an orange cloth on a silver tray. The scene suggests a sannyasi-style ritual with a seated guru and disciples.2017-11-17