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November 29 2009

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November 29 20092009-11-29September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesDecember 03 20092009-12-03August 15 20092009-08-15August 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a seated figure on a gold and multicoloured throne in front of a red and gold draped backdrop, garlanded with white and red flower garlands and dressed in orange robes. In the foreground a person in a white shirt with an orange shawl, seen from behind, holds up a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with flames. Brass vessels, a fruit offering and flower petals sit on a patterned rug before the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange robes and a garland, and the event is labelled Pada Pooja. The person offering aarti is a devotee.2007-01-01September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesAugust 24 20062006-08-24A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a hall with blue draped curtains. A seated figure on a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers wears an orange robe, a gold headband and layered gold necklaces, and gestures with raised hands as if speaking. Standing devotees in orange and saffron clothing hold lit oil lamps and a silver aarti plate, with smoke rising, while women in saffron and white saris sit and stand nearby with hands pressed together in greeting. Silver trays with red offerings rest on a golden stand in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe, gold necklaces and a headband on a throne, which fit the appearance-based cues for the page's identity; he is shown as the central honoured figure of the aarti.2010-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial aarti at an outdoor stage. In the foreground, a man with long curly hair in an orange saffron garment raises a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on a gold-and-red throne decorated with red, orange and yellow marigold garlands, wearing a red floral garland, white robes and a gold necklace, hands folded in prayer. Two women in orange saffron sarees sit to the right behind a white and marigold-draped table with brass lamps and offerings. The backdrop is a golden floral arch with silver-edged trim.2009-01-01August 15 20102010-08-15April 28 20142014-04-28