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A decorated golden throne with a red velvet seat stands under a canopy of flower garlands in orange, red and white. A man with a shaved head and a red-orange tilak sits on it wearing an orange saffron robe over a red inner garment, hands folded, smiling. A kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt sits on the red carpet before him. To the left, two women in white saris with gold borders stand; to the right, a man in an orange robe stands beside an older man in white. Red and white floral garlands drape the throne, with fruit on side tables. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and ornate ceremonial setting, consistent with a person seated in the role of guru receiving devotees at a pada-pooja ceremony.

A photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a decorated stage. A man with a topknot and bare upper body, wearing an orange dhoti, lifts a long garland of yellow, pink, red and white flowers over a seated person in an orange robe with a green-and-white flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated person is smiling and looking down. Behind them are a gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and a backdrop of yellow, red and purple flower arrangements. A young man in white dhoti and an orange-red beaded necklace stands at left, an elderly man in white clothing sits partly visible, and another man in orange clothing stands at centre. The seated person has long dark hair and is wearing orange robes, matching Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair and saffron ornate clothing, placed in a role of being honoured with a garland.

2010-10-24 +1 copies

January 01 2012

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a red cushion, smiling as a man in a white shirt and white dhoti drapes him with a long garland of white, pink and red flowers. On the left, two men in white clothes stand near a stack of books and a silver tray holding petals; one wears a rudraksha mala. On the right, a man in orange robes with a wrap stands with hands joined in greeting. The setting is a plain cream-walled room. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha and a garland, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, presented as being honoured on a throne.

A photograph of a formal ceremonial exchange on a stage with deep maroon velvet drapes. On the left, a smiling man with long dark hair, bare-chested under an orange shawl and gold-trimmed garment, presses his palms together in greeting. On the right, a man with long hair and a beard, wearing an orange shawl over white clothing, bows forward while holding a wrapped gift bundle and a book. Between them stands a bald man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, holding a red velvet tray, with a tonsured man in orange behind him bearing a vibhuti mark. Several hands in namaste appear at the right edge.

2013-10-20 +1 copies

A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.

December 23 2009

A stage event where a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban places a long white and red flower garland around the neck of an older man wearing a white dhoti-style outfit and a gold-bordered red shawl. Beside them, another saffron-robed figure holds a brass plate with offerings. A man in a white shirt smiles nearby, and a brass lamp with a flame stands at the right edge. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, labelled as a portrait, behind the stage.

A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with gold-framed throne canopy, marigold and rose garlands, and small gold ornamental stands. A man with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes and a long white-and-yellow garland stands centre, gesturing with his right hand toward an ornate gold seat draped in flowers. Beside him a bald man in orange garments and gold neck chain holds a silver tray with a red trident-shaped object. To the right a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands, and at far right another man in orange clothing holds a microphone. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at far left holding a silver staff. The shot is a stage ceremony with roles of priest, attendants and devotees, and the page indicates a person Jayanthi event.

Stage event with a long-haired man in a red robe and gold necklaces seated on a throne decorated with flower garlands in red, purple and yellow. He smiles as he reaches out to touch a golden trident held by a man in a white dhoti kurta with white hair pulled back, who bows toward him. Two men stand behind: one in an orange robe and one in a maroon kurta. Blue and gold stage backdrop with string lights.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a long white and multicolour flower garland and a beaded rudraksha mala. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with their backs to the camera before him. Behind the throne is a large floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple chrysanthemums, and red and white flowers arranged in a sunburst pattern. A monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge, and a woman in orange sari stands at the right edge. Several people are partially visible, and a gold ritual vessel rests on a table to the right.

October 19 2013