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July 15 2011

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a white tent canopy. A man in an orange turban and saffron robes with a long gold-and-bead necklace sits on a golden throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, smiling. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, saffron wrap and long ornate necklaces, with a swept-back appearance consistent with the page. To the left, a smiling shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold chain stands. Two people in white with rudraksha malas sit with their backs to the camera in front of the throne, and a woman in white stands at the upper right.2011-07-15A photograph at a Gurupoornima event in a decorated hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange silk garment and a gold ceremonial necklace with a rudraksha mala, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and extends his hand toward a bald young man in orange robes who holds a brass plate. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti kneels with folded hands at left, while white-clad attendants and saffron-robed followers stand behind. The throne has ornate gold carving and the background has floral garlands and colourful drapery. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving the offering.2008-07-17A photograph inside a white tented pavilion showing a seated man on a gold throne draped with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange robe and a multi-strand beaded necklace, and smiles. Beside him on the left, a man in an orange robe and gold necklaces stands with hands pressed together in greeting. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands, and two women in orange and white saris stand further back. A seated devotee in white is visible at the bottom of the frame. A gold canopy with a carved emblem rises above the throne. a person: the seated figure on the throne in saffron turban and robe with ornate beaded necklaces matches the page's a person cues, identity uncertain from appearance.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a long dark-haired style, wearing a thick garland of white and red flowers and a green-and-blue peacock ornament, smiling while extending a hand to an older man in orange shawl bending forward. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland, and is seated on a decorated throne before a backdrop of marigold and white flower garlands. Around them stand men in white dhotis and kurtas, one in a yellow-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, another in a white shirt adjusting the orange cloth, and a white-clad attendant with a wristwatch. A blue plastic bucket sits near the throne.2007-07-29July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe standing in a decorated hall, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers and a heavy gold bead necklace. He has a red tilak on his forehead and his hair is combed back and wet-looking. Around him, men in white ritual clothes with rudraksha malas stand close, one in the foreground in a white shirt and mala looking toward him, and another in white bowing his head. Behind them a woman in an orange sari and glasses stands near floral garlands, with red and green ceremonial decorations and marigold strings across the walls. The gathering suggests a devotional reception or visit.2009-11-25July 15 20112011-07-15Photograph of a ceremony under a white tent with pink draping. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe, layered gold ceremonial necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala stands before a gold-and-garlanded palanquin or throne decorated with red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and white-beaded garland kneels or bends to hold an orange cloth at the throne's base. A woman in a maroon top with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in a white-and-gold sari sits at lower right with people's heads in the foreground.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, white and yellow flowers, with a striped canopy above. The central figure wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, and holds an open book. Standing beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a ceremonial item, another attendant in orange and a man in white stand nearby, and a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A flower offering lies at the base of the throne. Appearance cues are consistent with the page's claim, so this is a person presence seated on the throne.2008-07-17December 24 20092009-12-24A ceremonial initiation scene on a stage in front of a gold-ornate throne backdrop. A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, has white ash markings and holds his hands out toward two seated devotees in white. Behind him, two young men in saffron-orange turbans and orange robes sit on a gold throne with red cushions, also wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. On the left, a shaved-headed young man with white forehead markings sits in orange, and two people in white are seen from behind in the foreground, one a woman with hair in a bun. A red bolster and ornate gold chair frame the group.2017-08-26A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-brown robe and a garland of white and orange flowers, receiving an offering from a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a red-brown bead necklace. The seated figure wears gold bangles and red-orange wrist bands and gestures with an outstretched hand toward a small orange cup or vessel held by the man. Behind them a bald attendant in orange-brown dhoti and cloth with rudraksha beads and a yellow forehead band sits near a standing woman in a white top and orange-brown shawl holding a small object. Gold ornate decorations are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall with red curtains.2015-05-14