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July 08 2012

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Outdoor ritual scene on a terrace under a dark maroon umbrella. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala, and a white pendant necklace, and is mixing food from a silver bowl placed on a gold low table. A woman in saffron sari kneels to his right, offering food from her hands. Behind them a standing man in saffron dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads, stands at left, and a woman in white sits at right beside a red basket. A red and blue patterned carpet covers the floor, with green leaves and trees behind.2012-07-08Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony on an open terrace with a golden ornate throne draped in a tiger-print cloth and red cushions. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long braided dark hair and a rudraksha mala is offered food by a woman kneeling in an orange sari with maroon border. A man in white dhoti with gold border holds a large orange umbrella over the throne. A woman in a purple and gold sari with a pendant stands behind, and other women in saris carry silver trays with leaves and offerings. Green hills and trees fill the background under a blue sky with clouds.2012-07-08October 23 20152015-10-23Two ornate gold thrones with red velvet seats stand in a marble hall. On the left, a man with dark hair and a headband sits in an orange-red robe with rudraksha malas, holding a small offering dish. On the right, an elderly bald man in a red-orange robe with a headband rests his hand near his face on the other throne. Two kneeling devotees in white shirts and a light blue shirt bow before them. Behind, two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand, one holding a fan of decorative fabric and another waving a flywhisk. A red flag hangs in the background. The left seated figure shows long hair-less cues insufficient; role is seated honoured guest on throne.2012-05-09 +4 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe with a yellow border, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and gold armbands. The seated figure smiles and extends a hand toward a ceremonial brass vessel with a long handle held by a bald man in orange robes who bows low with his bare shoulder exposed. Behind them, a woman in orange and white sits near steps lined with banana plants, and several people in white and orange clothing are seated or standing in the background. Dear reader, the seated figure shows distinctive ornaments and a turban, yet appearance alone is insufficient to name him, so the seated figure is labelled a probable Swamiji candidate.2013-07-22November 10 20152015-11-10A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red and orange backdrop. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland draped over its top. A man in a striped reddish shirt and white dhoti leans forward and touches the seated figure's head with his hand. A woman in a white top and yellow-gold pants stands to the right holding yellow and marigold flowers, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the far right. At left, a seated man in an orange robe watches. Flower petals and marigold garlands lie on the floor at the foot of the throne.2009-08-30Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a red-orange garment, and a multi-strand rudraksha-style or flower mala. He holds a long staff with a white and gold tip beside a golden lion-form armrest. In front, a gold lion statue sits on the red carpet, and a bowl of bananas is held by a seated man in a cream shirt. Two women stand at right, one in white with a brown shawl, one in a light blue churidar with a blue dupatta. Red drapes and a gold lamp-like arch frame the room.2014-07-23July 22 20122012-07-22September 08 20122012-09-08