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March 30 2012

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on a cream throne-like chair with carved dark wooden arms, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland, gold bangles and a gold necklace. Several women and one older man in white sit on red carpet in front of him, some holding brass cups, flowers and small offerings on trays. Behind them, women in saris with hands folded in namaskar sit before orange drapes decorated with marigold garlands. A sword with a silver hilt rests at the left edge beside a red box of sweets. The man is a candidate for the a person based on the orange robe, turban, gold necklace and garland cues, seated on a throne with devotees offering puja items.2012-04-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate cream and dark-wood throne at a stage event, wearing saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a white and red flower garland, with a rudraksha-style red and orange sash and gold armband. Five devotees sit on red carpet before him: a woman in a blue-green patterned sari at left, an older man in white, a person in white kurta, a woman in a yellow sari, and a woman in a maroon floral sari with a gold-bordered sari beside her, some holding silver plates or offering trays. A large backdrop shows a smiling face in an orange turban at left, with golden light rays behind. a person is seated on the throne in the centre, with devotees offering puja plates during an event.2012-04-01A seated man in a red robe and a gold-bead garland sits on a gold ornate throne at the front of a hall, backed by a blue curtain and a flower-decorated arch of red, yellow, and purple blossoms. Below the throne, a group of devotees sits on an orange floor cloth: a shaved-headed monk in orange and gold-bordered white, a woman in a white sari with a yellow-bordered shawl, another woman in white, and a man in white dhoti with a tilak on his forehead, hands joined in namaste. A woman in a white sari holds a small silver bowl and a cup, and a microphone stand sits to the side. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, red robe, and gold garland; the page indicates he is present.2010-12-22A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an ornate cream throne with a long red-and-white floral garland, his long hair swept back, a gold armlet and necklace visible, and a sceptre-like staff beside him. Before him, several people in white clothes kneel on the red carpet handling small brass vessels and offerings, a woman in white with a visitor badge kneeling closest. Behind them, seated devotees watch with hands folded in anjali, including women in saris and a man in white. A red box of puja items sits to the left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, an orange turban, long swept-back hair and gold ornaments on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2012-04-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tall carved back, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha-style mala, with hair worn long and swept back, eyes closed in meditation and hands resting in the lap. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white ritual clothes, several with hands pressed together in anjali, some wearing ceremonial gold-bordered white dhotis and saris. Golden plates in front hold pink flowers and offerings, and a small tray with fruit sits beside the throne. A microphone stand stands at right against a blue draped curtain, and a rug in orange and red covers the floor in the foreground.2010-10-19April 01 20122012-04-01December 22 20102010-12-22April 01 20122012-04-01A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange turban-style headwear, long dark hair, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, seated on an ornate cream and dark-wood throne. Several devotees in front lean forward and bow with hands together. One man in white shirt and an older woman in a blue-green sari kneel close to the throne; women in yellow, orange, pink and blue saris sit on the red carpet. Red and gold curtains with marigold garlands hang behind. The seated figure has long hair, a turban-like orange headwear and rudraksha-style ornamentation consistent with the Swamiji appearance cues, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2012-04-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red-and-white vertical mark on his forehead, with hands resting in his lap. A matching orange-draped figure is a presiding Swamiji (probable) on the peetha: the long hair, ornate saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues. Golden oil lamps with lit flames and orange and red flower arrangements flank the throne. In front, a golden base holds flower offerings and pink lotus blooms, with incense sticks and a silver plate of offerings. Around the platform, several women in white saris with yellow shawls and a shaven-headed man in white ritual dress sit facing the throne, seen from behind. A backdrop depicts a temple gopuram-style archway with deity imagery.2011-02-02April 01 20122012-04-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with hands joined in meditation, his long hair swept back. Beside him on a gold-carved table sit a tray of fruit and offerings. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and yellow shawls, several in orange and yellow, sit with palms pressed together in prayer. The room has orange walls with white and red vertical stripes, orange curtains and a metal pillar.2010-08-08