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July 11 2006

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A photo of a padapuja-style ritual in a decorated hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a mala sits on a gold-carved red throne draped with white and orange flower garlands, extending his hand toward a silver bowl held by a man in saffron behind him. Several devotees in white dhotis and kurtas kneel and bow at his feet, one holding a small white cup. A standing man in white kurta wears a rudraksha mala at the upper right, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at the top. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala. Cues: long hair, saffron clothing, mala, throne seating.2006-07-11A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron robe, smiling as he receives an offering from a devotee in an orange kurta bent low before him. The devotee holds a small silver vessel and a brass plate, and wears a gold necklace and a white dhoti with a gold border. Behind them, women in white and red stand near green potted plants beside a red backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja offering.2016-05-06July 11 20062006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11May 09 20122012-05-09July 11 20062006-07-11Indoor photo of a seated saint on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded golden backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a gold-beaded mala and a gold waist belt, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his eyes are closed. A younger man in a white t-shirt and black trousers kneels or leans forward, holding the saint's hands with a blue wristband on his arm. To the left, a bald man with white and red forehead markings and a gold necklace wears a maroon-and-gold dhoti. White lilies and green foliage decorate the setting, and a few onlookers sit in the background.2012-12-22A woman in a rust-red garment and a thick yellow marigold garland sits on a gold-ornamented chair, extending her hands to a kneeling man in a striped collared shirt on a blue carpet. Behind her, a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron head covering sits on a gold throne, hands folded, next to a silver staff. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman in white with a brown shawl and bead necklace stands at right. Gold lion-head armrests and an event hall setting frame the scene.2014-05-20Photograph of a seated guru on a red-cushioned throne draped with white and orange flower garlands, his hands raised in a blessing gesture. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace, with long swept-back dark hair; a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta with an orange garland kneels in front of him with palms joined, while a seated group of saffron-clad sannyasis sits behind. A golden bull (Nandi) statue with marigold and rose garlands sits on the lower left, and sheets of paper lie on the throne. Orange streamers hang on bamboo poles in the background and small oil lamps are on the floor. a person in the robed guru figure with long hair and saffron clothing and gold necklace, seated on the throne.2006-07-11A photograph of a Guru Poornima event with a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion, smiling and extending his hand. A man in white kneels before him, bowing with hands near the throne. Nearby, a woman in white with a dark pendant necklace stands smiling on the right, and a woman in a yellow and gold saree sits at left. Behind, a man in orange clothing and a cameraman appear, and a seated man in white smiles at lower right. The throne is decorated with white flower garlands and a floral backdrop, and a sign at upper left carries a logo. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange with long hair and a rudraksha necklace.2006-07-11A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment, seated on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a deity relief and a garland of yellow and red flowers. A man in a white checked shirt bends forward and holds out his hands toward the seated figure, while two saffron-robed attendants stand at left and a woman in the right foreground is partly visible. A green leafy plant and a blue wall are behind them.2008-10-19A photograph of an outdoor tented event with pink-white canopy and red drapes. A man with swept-back dark hair, white dhoti and golden shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. He extends his hand toward a devotee. A young attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind him holding a silver tray of fruit. Other people in orange and white, a woman in a grey embroidered outfit, and a girl in a yellow top are nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of swept-back hair, golden shawl and ornate gold necklace.2010-01-01