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May 04 2014

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May 01 20142014-05-01A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, flanked by two golden lion statues. He holds a white trident-shaped staff and a red cloth-wrapped object while smiling. Behind him are red drapes, white pillars, marigold garlands and a peacock feather fan. Painted backdrops show temple spires. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-orange ceremonial attire and a rudraksha mala on a throne, consistent with the page's attribution.2014-05-04A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion; the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate by the long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, devotees in red and orange shawls and white or green clothes sit on the floor, some holding brass plates with fruit and offerings, while a woman in green sits close by. Behind them stands a gold-framed altar with decorated deity murti dressed in garlands, and a silver trident is set in front of the throne amid tropical plants and a green backdrop. The scene shows a paduka puja style ritual setting with devotees making offerings.2014-12-29A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large black stone basin. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy is dressed in a red-maroon turban, rust-red robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, with a white and pink flower garland draped over him; he holds his palms together in namaskar. A tall trident stands to his left. Around the throne, six women sit on a striped cloth, most in orange-red or white garments with red or orange shawls, holding brass plates of flowers and offerings, and several with hands folded in prayer. The scene suggests a puja-style gathering.2017-07-03A figure in a saffron-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and golden lion-head armrests, arms spread wide in an open, welcoming gesture. He wears a long multi-strand white beaded mala with a gold pendant, several beaded bracelets, and rests bare feet on the red-cushioned platform. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne. Behind are garlands of yellow marigolds, white pillars, red drapes, and large printed backdrops of temple spires and ghat steps. The seated figure matches the presentation cues of a person, seated in a position of honour.2014-05-04May 09 20142014-05-09July 26 20152015-07-26 +1 copiesJuly 03 20172017-07-03May 17 20122012-05-17May 03 20142014-05-03May 04 20142014-05-04A seated male figure in a red-orange dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a long rudraksha mala and red-orange wristbands, with a white tilak on his forehead. Two women in white saris with red shawls and a woman in a green sari kneel or sit before him, one holding a hand near a steel tray. Brass oil lamps and bells hang from chains beside the throne. In front, silver trays hold red apples, yellow flower garlands and red-tipped offerings in a ritual puja setting. Gold-framed decor and a wall air conditioner fill the background.2015-02-01