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February 08 2012

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October 10 20112011-10-10October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple-style hall. On the left, a person in a rust-orange robe and orange wrap with a tall dark turban-like headdress stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside an ornate gold throne with lion and bird carvings. On the right, a richly decorated golden palanquin-style shrine holds a deity murti adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a golden peacock-like vahana, with an ornate gold arch behind it. A brass oil lamp stands between them, and a painted jungle backdrop shows a figure in white with hands folded near a pond. The scene suggests darshan or puja at a shrine.2016-02-24December 19 20112011-12-19A photograph of an empty ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet seat and backrest and a gold footstool, set on a red patterned rug in front of a painted backdrop of ancient temple pillars and dense green banyan-like trees. Two tall brass lamps with lit oil flames stand on either side of the throne. A small figure in orange robes appears within the backdrop painting, and a printed pedia source label sit in the lower right corner. No people are physically present in the room2011-10-08February 24 20162016-02-24December 19 20112011-12-19A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged dhoti sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate red velvet throne-like seat before a golden backdrop with a trident and a ceremonial sword. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, with white vibhuti tilak on his forehead, and bare feet. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, with red and yellow flower arrangements on red-draped platforms. To the left a young male devotee in orange robe with a shaved head and white tilak sits with hands folded in prayer. Painted temple pillars and trees form the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2012-10-07A man seated cross-legged in meditation posture on an ornate red velvet throne with gold lion armrests, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a forehead tilak. Behind him stands a backdrop of a temple gopuram and a forest of banyan trees. Beside the throne are golden oil lamps, a silver tray with flower petals, and a gold padapuja stool. To the right stand two decorated deity murti figures with garlands and ornate jewellery, one with an orange head covering and raised hands. A satsang or darshan setting with a single seated speaker.2013-01-05November 20 20102010-11-20A photograph of a seated man on an ornate red velvet throne with a gold-covered backrest and gold lion-shaped armrests. He sits with palms pressed together in prayer at his chest, eyes closed, shirtless with an orange-saffron cloth wrapped on his lower body and draped over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. A horizontal white mark is on his forehead. Two lit brass oil lamps stand on either side, with red and yellow artificial flower arrangements nearby and a pile of papers on the throne platform. The backdrop shows a painted forest scene with a tree and temple pillars. a person is seated in a devotional or satsang setting, with his saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold pendant as visible cues.2012-10-08A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a cobra hood, lions and a leopard-skin cushion, with hands folded in greeting toward the audience and a microphone stand before him. Beside the throne stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers and wearing a crown, with a bull figure and brass lamp stands in front. A painted jungle backdrop shows a kneeling devotee with folded hands. A ceremonial canopy with colourful tassels hangs above. a person: the figure wears a saffron turban, saffron robe, rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace on the throne. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse setting.2016-02-21