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December 25 2011

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like figures, smiling, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles on his arms. Brass oil lamps hang and stand around him, and many small lit oil lamps line the dark wall behind. Two women in white and red saris sit at the lower left with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground are brass plates of offerings with pink flowers, red petals and sweets, and a man in a white shirt is partly visible at the bottom. The scene suggests a puja or darshan setting.2011-12-25A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, wearing a saffron-orange turban, a saffron-orange dhoti-style robe draped over one shoulder and a wide pearl-white necklace of beads. He wears silver bangles and holds his hands on the armrest. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small flickering lamps line the dark background. Below, a devotee in white kneels with palms pressed together beside a woman in red-orange sari with hands folded, and a silver tray holds pink and red flower petals, fruit and brass vessels. A cameraman with a tripod is at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (saffron turban, orange robes, bead necklace, seated on throne in a puja setting); the image shows a photograph of a ceremony with about three to four visible people.2011-12-25December 25 20112011-12-25A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a gold-and-cushion throne (peetha) draped with a multicoloured flower garland, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holding a silver ceremonial staff. Before him is a gold tray of offerings with flower petals and red fruit, and women and a man in white shirt sit nearby. Dark walls are lined with small oil lamps, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Palanquin-style setting suggests a pratyaksha pada puja.2011-12-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a multi-strand white beaded necklace and white bracelets, with an orange sash draped over one arm. Hanging brass oil lamps and lit oil lamps surround the throne. Before him, two people in white and orange saris kneel with palms pressed together behind a gold tray of offerings including pink flowers, fruit, rice and brass bowls. A cameraman on a tripod films from the right, and a partially visible person sits at the bottom right. The scene resembles a padapuja-style ritual with a seated figure receiving devotees. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears orange robes, orange turban, and ornate beaded necklace on a gold throne, so the appearance-based candidate is present and seated.2011-12-25December 11 20112011-12-11December 30 20112011-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-style hall, with gold trident staffs on either side. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, and holds his hands in a blessing gesture. A man in white ritual dhoti with bare upper body kneels before the throne, hands raised in devotion, while a woman in an orange sari sits to the right with hands joined. Two more men in white dhotis stand at the left and right edges. Floral garlands in red, yellow, blue and white drape the throne. The backdrop shows carved temple pillars and deity murti.2010-11-05A photograph of a darshan in a lamp-lit hall. A figure with long dark hair, an orange saffron head covering and an orange garment, wearing a red and white garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped base and a garland of multicoloured flowers draped over its back. Silver and brass oil lamps stand in front, and brass lamps hang from the ceiling. Devotees in front of the throne, including women in saris and a woman in orange, sit or bow with offerings nearby, and a white cloth is spread before the seat. a person's appearance here is uncertain, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-11A person in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form base and floral garland of yellow and red blooms across its back. Oil lamps line the dark walls behind, with tall brass lamp stands and a hanging lamp above. A gold tray at lower left holds rose petals and a small ritual vessel, with lit lamps. The person is bare-footed on the tray. Lit brass lamps and ritual setting.2011-12-28A seated man in a large ornate golden throne with a gold arched backrest and red cushions raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears an orange-brown dhoti-style garment and a shawl-like orange wrap, a white and dark bead garland with a long rudraksha-style mala, a gold chain, armbands and a white vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the throne, and a few other people's hands and partial figures are visible at the edges holding lamps or offerings. a person is seated on the throne during what appears to be a satsang or ritual setting, with red-and-gold decorated pillars behind him.2013-02-02December 29 20112011-12-29