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A photograph of a stage ceremony. A figure in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and rests both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white kurta clothing with palms pressed together. A second person in orange robes kneels at the lower right, and a gold ornate backdrop with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers surrounds the throne. Marigold petals lie on the stage floor and a small brass vessel sits at the bottom edge. The orange-robed figure on the throne fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornament, shown here in a blessing gesture.

A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas hangs over the chest sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads. A man in a white shirt stands at right with hands extended, and a person in orange lies prostrate at lower left on a gold-trimmed yellow cloth. a person is seated on the throne receiving devotion.

A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a deep red velvet cushion, wearing an orange turban, orange saffron robes with gold-trimmed borders, layered rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces, and gold armlets. He smiles while reading a sheet of paper held in both hands. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti leans in from the left, gesturing and speaking to him. Another younger man in a white kurta stands behind them. Brass oil lamps and a small brass kalasha-like object stand beside the throne against an orange-toned backdrop. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha necklaces on a throne.

A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a garland of red and white flowers, wearing orange robes and rudraksha beads, smiling and raising both palms toward a man kneeling in white clothes in front of him. A second person in orange robes stands at the right with hands pressed together. A backdrop of large orange tree roots and a side table with fruit and a water bottle complete the scene.

December 12 2009

August 31 2009

A seated man in an orange robe with a swept-back dark bun, wearing a gold bead necklace, reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta. He sits on a red and gold ornate throne with a gold carved base, with a tray of wrapped sweets beside him. The background is a plain pink wall with a dark blue curtain. a person: the seated figure has a swept-back bun, saffron robes, and a gold bead necklace on a throne, consistent with a guru giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is in white ritual dress.

February 07 2012

October 29 2011

A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved crest and lion-like finials is draped in orange robes and a red and white flower garland with a yellow marigold tassel. A man in a white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white sheet, bowing forward to touch the seated figure's feet in reverence. Two monks in orange and white stand behind, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A red and gold backdrop and a hanging golden canopy frame the scene.

December 09 2011

2011-12-09 +1 copies

A seated man in saffron robes and a saffron turban sits on a gilded throne, with a red and gold garland around his neck, a rudraksha-style necklace and bangles. He extends an orange cloth toward the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A standing monk in orange with a rudraksha mala and hands in anjali stands at left, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti stands at right holding a silver tray. Behind them a large painted backdrop shows an orange turban and a face. Flower garlands hang at the left edge. Possibly a person, seated and blessing a devotee with saffron cloth and the throne presence cues. A blessing with saffron cloth in a formal stage setting.