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May 29 2018

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A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and scroll carving, in front of carved wooden screens. He wears a rust-red shawl over his shoulders and bare-chested torso, a white horizontal tilak with a red bindi on his forehead, and a gold necklace. He holds up a bundle of green mango leaves with eyes closed, a fine spray of water visible in the air. A silver vessel stands at the left edge beside a figure in white and gold garments. The scene suggests a ritual sprinkling of holy water with leaves during a ceremony.2018-05-29A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved wooden backdrop. He wears a rust-red robe, a white forehead band with a red tilak, and has long dark hair; his eyes are closed and he smiles while raising a green leaf. To the left, a person in orange-saffron cloth with white body markings and a dark braided headpiece holds a brass vessel with a flower and silver container. The setting appears to be a courtyard ritual session. a person is seated, matching his appearance and robe with a long dark hair and rudraksha-style cues, while the attendant assists with the ritual.2018-05-29June 04 20182018-06-04A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair, white and red tilak marks on his forehead, and a gold chain, seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red velvet cushion before a wooden carved screen. He wears a rust-red ochre shawl and dhoti, holds green leaves in one hand, and pours or sprinkles liquid from a steel vessel. Beside him at left, a brass kalasha with a yellow cloth and flowers is being held by another person whose arm is visible. A red carpet and a small fire or lamp glow lie at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ochre clothing and gold necklace on the throne, consistent with the page's identification.2018-05-29A seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe and a dark matted topknot wrapped with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and shell motifs, against a carved wooden screen. He wears a thick gold chain with gold flower pendants and a gold pendant, a white horizontal tilak across his forehead, and a gold bangle with a red thread on his raised right arm. He raises a bundle of green leaves overhead while smiling, and a hand at the left edge holds a silver vessel beside a gold-and-white draped cloth with blue stones. Appearance-based: Swamiji (probable), seated in a throne-like chair with the crown-like topknot, rudraksha and gold adornments, performing a blessing gesture with leaves.2018-06-04A man with long dark swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a short beard sits on a red-cushioned chair, raising a bunch of green leaves above his head with one hand while his eyes are closed and he smiles. He wears a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, a gold beaded necklace, gold bangles on his wrists and gold armbands. The background shows a gold wall, red pillars and a silver-patterned chair back.2017-09-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and red cushion, wearing a dark braided turban with rudraksha beads, white forehead markings, and a rust-red robe. He wears a long gold chain mala with gold pendants and a gold necklace, and raises a bunch of green leaves in his right hand. In the lower left, another person's hand holds a silver vessel near a decorated cloth with jewelled trim, and carved wooden panels fill the background.2018-06-04A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on a red-cushioned throne backed by an ornate gold lotus-petal panel. He wears a rust-brown shawl over his shoulders and layered gold bead necklaces, with a vermilion tilak on his forehead. He raises one arm, wrapped in red and gold bangles, holding a bundle of green leaves, and smiles with eyes closed. A person in a pink cloth is partly visible at the right edge beside a microphone stand.2017-08-07July 28 20172017-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in red-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising a green leaf overhead in one hand while his eyes are closed. He wears a white flower garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and a gold bracelet, with long swept-back dark hair and a red shawl. Behind him, several men in orange-red cloth stand and sit near drums and a golden pole. On the left a hand holds a brass vessel wrapped in colourful cord, and a water bottle sits on the carpet. The man in the centre is a person candidate by his distinctive hair, gold jewellery and ceremonial saffron dress, shown in a ritual setting.2016-07-03May 24 20182018-05-24September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copies