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July 17 2008

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A figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits in prayer pose with palms pressed together and eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with a crown-like canopy, decorated with white, red and yellow flower garlands. A white-and-red garland hangs at his chest, with a gold pendant and beaded necklace. A tiger-striped red cushion surrounds him. Below, a shaven-headed attendant in orange kneels beside a silver tray with flower offerings at the feet. The setting suggests a devotional gathering.2008-07-17A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne. The throne has a carved gold back with a deity relief, red tiger-striped cushions and gold lion-head armrests. Strands of white, red and green garlands hang over the throne and its white floral backdrop. A gold trident stands beside the throne, and a small silver ritual vessel sits at the bottom edge. The scene reads as a formal seated reception or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair under the turban, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with saffron ceremonial clothing.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a crown-shaped top and red tiger-striped cushions. The throne is decorated with floral garlands in white, red, yellow and green, and a gold ceremonial necklace hangs on the chest. In the foreground a shaved-headed attendant in orange kneels and holds a silver tray or vessel. Behind the throne, a silver-and-blue draped backdrop is strung with white flowers. Appearance cues (long hair, orange turban, saffron robes, ceremonial gold necklace) are consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated in ceremonial honour at a formal event.2008-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with gold border sits cross-legged on a golden throne, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a long gold-bead necklace and a thick garland of red and green flowers, with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. Behind him is a dense arrangement of marigolds, roses and purple flowers framing a gold-framed backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in blessing posture on the throne.2010-11-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a crown-shaped canopy, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears a white and red-green flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, and is set before a backdrop of flower strands and decorative blue-white pleats. Red-and-black striped cushions line the throne. Identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the person is a seated devotee-style figure in ceremonial dress.2008-07-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-silver throne decorated with red cushions and tiger-stripe fabric. He holds his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, wearing a gold pendant necklace and a garland of white, red and green flowers. Behind the throne hang white and red floral garlands and a silver trident. In the lower left corner a partially visible man in orange robes sits beside the throne, and orange-robed attendants are at the bottom right. Orange and white marigold garlands decorate the throne base.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved gilded arms and flower garlands at the base. The figure wears a bright orange turban decorated with silver-white jewelled ornaments and a red bindi, a long orange shawl draped over the shoulder and an orange garment, and a gold beaded necklace. Hands rest on cream cushioned armrests. A microphone stand stands in front, with red and pink flowers and green foliage behind. The figure is shown from the side, smiling.2011-08-19January 13 20152015-01-13December 23 20092009-12-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a small green ornament and red bindi sits in a gold ornate throne with red tiger-striped cushions and a tiger-skin throne cover. His palms are pressed together in namaste and his eyes are closed. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant, with long dark dreadlocks falling over the throne's edge and a microphone on a stand nearby. a person: the appearance cues of long dreadlocks, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ornate gold regalia align with the page's claim, though the face is not used to identify him. Gold carved decor fills the background.2016-01-22