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February 16 2013

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a golden shrine with large murtis of a deity and a consort, one holding a trident and wearing an orange crown, adorned with garlands. Two devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit with their backs to the camera facing the throne. Gold lamp stands and a pink swan-like painted backdrop frame the scene. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan in a temple-like hall. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, a mala and a crown-like presentation, a probable Swamiji candidate in his throne setting.

A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden lion-head armrest and a striped white-and-black animal skin draped over the seat. The seated person wears an orange-red robe with a gold-edged border, a thick orange-red beaded garland, gold necklaces, and a rudraksha mala, with white markings on the forehead and a gold bracelet, and is gesturing with one hand. In front, women in orange and white saris sit on the floor behind a spread of small silver bowls with flowers and red petals, while a man in an orange robe sits with hands folded in the background. A hanging brass bell and an air conditioner are visible on the dark wall.

December 02 2010

A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions inside a stone temple shrine. Behind him stands a shrine with a large deity pair, one figure with a trident and orange headdress, bordered by garlands of red, yellow and green flowers and tall brass lamps. Around the throne, devotees in white and yellow sashes sit with folded hands, and silver trays of offerings with flowers sit at the base. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja with the teacher seated on a raised throne.

A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion-head arms and a gilded backrest, draped in a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange-brown robe with a gold border, a long rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, and bangles, and his bare feet rest on a footstool. Before him, brass plates hold flower petals, fruit, and small oil lamps. Devotees kneel at the throne's base with hands folded in anjali: a man in white with an orange scarf, a woman in white with a forehead marking, and women in white and red garments. Brass hanging lamps and bells hang from the upper right, and a wall air conditioner is visible on the black wall.

A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion; the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate by the long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, devotees in red and orange shawls and white or green clothes sit on the floor, some holding brass plates with fruit and offerings, while a woman in green sits close by. Behind them stands a gold-framed altar with decorated deity murti dressed in garlands, and a silver trident is set in front of the throne amid tropical plants and a green backdrop. The scene shows a paduka puja style ritual setting with devotees making offerings.

A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala around his neck, and a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed with hands folded, while a bare pink lotus is offered at his feet. Around him, a woman in a white and gold sari and a woman in a yellow shawl with white attire kneel with palms joined, a man in white clothes stands with hands folded, and a shaved-headed priest with white tilak sits at the lower edge beside brass trays of offerings, flowers, fruit and lamps. Gold garlands and a gilded lion-form seat frame the throne; a deity murti sits behind with flower garlands, and a gold ceremonial standard rises at the left.

A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a black rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by several women kneeling on the floor. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tilak tend to the feet with pink flowers and silver-toned ritual vessels and trays. Behind the throne stand garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers, a gilded peetha and a decorated stand, with a red curtain at left. A gold-framed stool sits in the foreground at right.

A seated man in an orange saffron robe with dark red trim, wearing a long beaded rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest and orange cushions, with a dark stage backdrop and a painted deity panel at upper right. In front of him, a group of devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit on the floor, some holding small silver plates with fruit, flowers and offerings, and one man in white holds a small cup. Several people behind them wear white with tripundra markings on their foreheads, and a red-topped wooden box sits at right. Ritual puja offerings are arranged on the floor.

A photograph of a golden-throne stage setting, with a central figure seated cross-legged on a large gold ornate throne with red cushions. He wears an orange-red robe, a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, and holds a mala. Behind him a deity murti with a pink turban and trident-like staff stands in the golden backdrop. To the left, an older man in orange and green shawl with a headset and white-clad men sit on the stage edge; to the right, women in white and yellow saris sit taking notes. The stage is decorated with golden panels, carved motifs and green foliage, with a microphone stand in front.

February 16 2013