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February 08 2013

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A photograph in a red and gold ceremonial setting. A man with long swept-back hair, a shawl of orange cloth, brown dhoti with gold border, multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and a gold armband is smiling as he drapes an orange shawl over the shoulders of a kneeling man in a grey kurta who bows his head. Behind them are a large gold ornate backdrop, silver trishul staffs and a red curtain. The man with long hair and rudraksha malas matches the Swamiji (probable) presentation cues, so this is an in_person candidate. Two physical people are visible.2013-02-08September 20 20152015-09-20February 08 20132013-02-08A 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.2016-05-06A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of an ornate gilded throne backdrop with red draped fabric. A tall man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange shawl, a gold-beaded necklace, rudraksha-style beads, a brown dhoti with gold border and gold armlets, reaches toward a silver rod. A second man in a cream kurta with an orange shawl bends forward, head lowered, toward the rod. A silver trident stands at the right edge.2013-02-08A seated man on a large red velvet throne with tiger-stripe upholstery, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant, with white vibhuti/tilak marks on his forehead, smiling as a devotee in white clothes kneels before him to offer padapuja. A second man in orange-saffron robes with a yellow border leans in from the left, smiling and resting a hand on the kneeling devotee. Behind the throne are a carved stone temple-style backdrop, a garland of colourful flowers, and a vase of pink flowers on a side table, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge. a person is seated on the throne as the person receiving padapuja.2012-09-13February 09 20132013-02-09A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and a brown rudraksha-style mala, raises his hand to the head of an older bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows low before him. The seated man is on a throne-like seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushion, in front of ornate gold carved panels and a trident-shaped metal ornament. Behind them stand a man in white ritual clothes with red sash and rudraksha beads, and a bare-chested attendant with beaded armbands. Ritual honouring scene, a person seated on the throne receiving the bowing devotee.2016-05-02A satsang stage glowing pink and gold. A smiling man in an orange shawl, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces, bracelets and a gold-embossed arm band, wearing a brown dhoti with gold border, stands and extends his hands to receive a book or card from a devotee in a white kurta with an orange shawl who bows forward. Behind them a large gold ornate throne backdrop, red drapery, and a trishul. A bald man in orange and beads sits at right holding a silver tray. a person is the smiling man in orange, shown in person receiving an offering from the devotee.2013-02-08 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20132013-02-09A standing figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on the forehead, a marigold garland, a pale pink shawl and rust-brown dhoti with a gold waistband and gold armlet, reaches down to bless a shaved-headed monk in orange robes who bends forward with hands raised. Several other people in orange and brown robes stand behind and beside them under an orange-draped tent with gold ornamental panels and a golden throne at left. Others watch with hands folded, one holding a rudraksha mala.2013-02-09A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-leopard-print throne, wearing a tall black turban, white forehead markings, orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, rudraksha mala beads and gold bangles, receiving an offering from a bowing man in an orange robe who has grey hair. A second man in the background, wearing a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a dark-orange garment, watches. Gold ornate carving and maroon curtains form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the turban, saffron clothing and ornate gold throne; the figure appears to be receiving reverence from a devotee.2016-01-25