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February 22 2013

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A stage event with a long yellow and green marigold garland being lifted over the head of a seated woman in gold-bordered sari and layered beaded necklaces. A man in an orange saffron cloth, his back to the camera with long curly hair, holds one end of the garland high. An older woman in white striped top and white dhoti reaches in to assist. On the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange and rudraksha mala sits beside a golden lion figure. Behind is a painted backdrop with a decorative deity murti and a gold throne at right.2013-02-22February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA stage ceremony before a painted backdrop with a deity murti and gilded throne-like seats. A man in a white shirt and orange dhoti stands at left. In the centre a devotee in brown-gold dhoti and shawl receives a long yellow and green marigold garland from a bare-chested figure in orange robes with long dark hair, who stands at right. Two other shaven-headed men in brown robes stand nearby, one with rudraksha beads, and a small brass lamp and offerings sit on the floor.2013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22January 03 20162016-01-03April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with white and yellow flower garlands, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and carved lion-form armrests. Two men in white ritual clothes stand behind the throne; one leans in and places a hand on the seated figure's head while the other stands with hands folded in prayer. A bearded older man in cream clothing with a green-bordered shawl, glasses and hands pressed together stands at right beside a red-and-gold backdrop with carved pillars. Several people in white are visible at the edges.2009-11-23A stage ceremony in an orange-draped hall with dark grey curtains and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hanging overhead. A man with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red shawl over an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, his hand raised to his brow as he receives honour. A younger man in an orange dhoti and shawl lifts a tall yellow-and-magenta flower garland toward him, while a shaved-headed man in saffron robes stands at the right holding a silver tray, consistent with a pada puja or garland offering.2011-02-13April 27 20122012-04-27Indoor ceremonial scene in an ornate hall. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, while a man in orange robes behind him holds up a long garland of red, yellow and green flowers. At right, a man with long swept-back hair, an orange-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads and gold ornaments sits beside a golden lion-form throne, smiling and reaching toward a gold figure. A small brass lamp stands near him, and behind them a painted wall shows decorated columns and a gold deity figure. Another person in an orange turban stands at right edge. Probable Swamiji seated, with distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, receiving a garland from a devotee in orange.2013-10-19A photograph of a ceremony on a decorated stage. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at left, draping a long garland of white flowers and red roses over the head of a second figure in orange robes whose head is bowed. Behind them is a golden ornate throne with red cushions, framed by a canopy of fresh flowers in pink, orange and white over red and checked fabric hangings. Garlands of yellow and red marigolds drape the throne and a white-covered table stands beside it. The page indicates a Kalpataru darshan and pada puja event, but this is not visible in the image beyond the garlanding.2009-07-26