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A seated man in saffron robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on an elaborate gold throne with red cushions, smiling. A young man in a white-and-blue striped shirt and jeans bends forward to touch his hands. Beside them, a man in orange robes with a maroon-bordered shawl stands; to the left, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers and a man in an orange shawl stand. On the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands; another woman in orange sits behind. A large painted banyan tree backdrop fills the background, with a red carpet and brass offerings on a side table with fruit.

November 20 2009

A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kalpataru convention. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red cloth sits on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with floral garlands and a golden lion carving, smiling and receiving a red-covered book or gift from a woman in a saffron-and-gold sari. A devotee in a blue shirt bows low on a white cloth in front of the throne. To the left, a man in saffron dhoti and a rudraksha-style mala stands by the throne. Right of centre, a woman in white sari with gold border presses her palms together, and a man in white kurta stands behind. Background includes red, yellow and blue panels and a painted elephant pillar.

December 01 2009

2009-12-01 +2 copies

A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage decorated with garlands of red and white flowers and orange blossoms. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a flywhisk-like staff and wearing a white flower garland with a red bloom, with a trident mounted on the left. Above, three painted saffron-robed figures sit in devotional poses before a rock-and-foliage backdrop. In front, a seated attendant in orange garments and a gold necklace tends brass oil lamps and offerings on a white-draped table, and a microphone stands near the throne. The scene suggests a guru's seated darshan, though the seated figure's appearance is not confidently established.

July 17 2008

December 29 2009

Annadhan in 2009

2009-01-01 +1 copies

July 17 2008

Photo of a night satsang with a seated figure on a cushioned beige chair draped in an orange-saffron cloth, wearing a long orange-brown garment, a thick beaded orange-brown necklace with gold accents, and a white forehead band. The seated figure has long dark hair and is smiling with one hand raised to the face. A gold-toned lion or ornate statue and a floral garland of yellow, red and purple flowers appear at right. Devotees in white and saffron robes sit and move on the floor below, a man at left presses his palms together, and a video camera on a tripod is visible behind. Bright string lights glow in the dark background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron clothing and ornate beaded necklace, shown during the satsang.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a white and orange garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. He smiles and has his hands clasped with a devotee in a yellow patterned sari, who bows toward him. Around him, a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard and rudraksha-style mala stands at left, while women in white and cream clothing lean in to offer hands or greet him at right. A golden deity figure and an orange statue appear in the background. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering with a flower-decorated altar. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre on the throne, identified by the long hair, saffron robes, garland and ornate throne.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. The figure smiles while taking an offering from a silver tray held by a man in saffron robes. A man in white clothing with a watch stands at left holding papers, and a young man in white on the right claps. Behind the throne are striped purple and white drapes and a gold ceremonial structure. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne receiving bhiksha from a disciple.