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October 10 2011

A photograph of a devotional gathering in an ashram hall with a painted backdrop of a large tree and a temple gopuram. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with flower garlands, smiling; this is a Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues, with the page noting the event involved him. Two men in white kneel before the throne, one offering something with his hands, and a woman in white with an orange shawl kneels at the right beside a small table with fruit. Two men in orange and saffron clothing sit at left, one bare-chested with painted markings and one with a rudraksha mala, and a brass oil lamp stands near the throne.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, with long dark hair swept back. Before him, a woman in a white sari with yellow floral print kneels with palms joined, while a man in white kneels and extends his hands. Two attendants stand on the left in orange robes and a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits behind them; another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees and foliage. A distinctive orange robe, swept-back hair and throne cues make the central seated figure a probable Swamiji (probable) presiding in person.

December 17 2009

December 10 2009

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an orange throne-chair under a shrine canopy, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and touches his bare feet resting on an orange cushion and wooden sandal, while a man in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right. Behind them is a golden deity murti in a shrine decorated with red and white garlands and a golden kalasha, with stone carvings on the pillars. The scene suggests padapuja.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with carved gilt panels and a red velvet cushion, holding a folded white paper and wearing a dark rudraksha mala. Four men in white ritual clothing with white dhotis stand around the throne; two older men on the left press palms together, while a younger man in a white shirt on the right and another man beside him attend closely. Brass lamp stands flank the throne against a painted backdrop of a temple gopuram and green trees. a person candidate present on the throne is shown with a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, but appearance cues are only partially distinctive.

Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions inside a temple shrine, hands folded and eyes closed. Long hair falls around the shoulders. Several devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor in front, one holding a lit oil lamp aarti flame and another raising a ritual lamp. Brass and gold lamp stands, fruit, flower garlands and metal plates of offerings sit on a gold pedestal. Behind the throne is a colourful deity murti dressed in yellow and red with a garland, and a blue deity figure appears to the right. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.

2010-08-10 +1 copies

A photograph of a stage event. A seated figure in orange robes and a long orange wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red footrest, smiling and holding a gold-toned staff. A green-and-white floral garland hangs around his neck. Behind him, a large backdrop shows a banyan-like tree. A young man in an orange robe stands at left by a red temple-patterned backdrop. A woman in a yellow shawl and white garment stands at right beside a white pedestal holding a water bottle, and another person stands behind her. A man in a white shirt kneels in the foreground at left, facing the throne.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.

2011-02-25 +1 copies

February 08 2012