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A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe stands beside an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with white jasmine and orange-yellow flowers, under a golden canopy. A man in a white dhoti and striped shirt prostrates himself at the base of the dais. A woman in an orange sari and two young men in white ritual dress stand to the right near a red curtain, with a pillar wrapped in red flowers. Overall the scene looks like a devotee's padapuja-style honouring before a throne.

Evening scene in a hall with a dark backdrop. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a white-cushioned seat on a raised platform, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. Behind them, a standing man in white with an orange shawl and two other standing men in white with orange shawls watch; a woman in a sari stands at the right edge. On the left, a seated man observes beside a table with a tray, a basket of fruit, flower garlands and a walking stick. Behind, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, and a fan and colourful hanging fabric decorate the stage. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with a seated guru figure present.

A seated figure in an orange-saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with dark red cushions, backed by white and gold flower garlands. A man in a white kurta kneels on the red carpet at the throne's base, touching the seated figure's feet, a gesture of padapuja-style reverence. Around them, devotees stand: a man in a white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala, a man in an orange robe, a man in white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a cream sari with gold border, and a woman in an orange top with white skirt. Fruit offerings sit near the base of the throne. A white draped backdrop surrounds the scene.

A photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushioned seat and gilded carved armrests, set against a gold leaf tree backdrop. The central seated figure wears a sleeveless orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and has long swept-back dark hair; a person candidate, with long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads as cues. Around him, a young man in an orange robe and white shirt kneels and sits on the red-draped platform, and a man in white and orange shawl stands behind placing his hand on a seated boy in a striped shirt whose head is bowed. Other devotees stand behind in white and pastel clothes, and a woman in white at right holds a shawl near flowers on the platform.

February 11 2007

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long white flower garland, smiling and extending a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels with palms pressed together, while a woman in a grey patterned sari bows low before the seat. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands behind, another person in white and orange stands at left, and a man carries a small child in white. Other onlookers in white and light clothing fill the background. On the white-draped table are flower garlands, a clock, a brass cup and a tray. A dark curtain and a golden decorative object appear at left. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a hall.

A photograph of an event stage with a red velvet curtain backdrop and potted palms. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white and purple flower garland, sits on a white-covered seat and gestures with one hand. To the left, a man in white kurta and orange shawl sits. To the right, a young man in white with an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a tilak sits beside a small table holding a water bottle, a glass and pink flowers in a clay pot. Two devotees in white and silver/grey clothing prostrate themselves in front of the seat on a white-covered mat. A microphone stand stands at right. a person candidate is visible in orange robes and a flower garland with long hair, though the page does not confirm his identity.

A photograph on a raised white stage at an ornate gilded throne draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a long beaded mala sits on the red-cushioned throne, with a visible ceremonial gold necklace. A person in white kneels in prostration at the foot of the throne, while a man in white with folded hands stands beside them. Around them, devotees in white dress, a man in a yellow shirt, a boy in white, a bearded man in orange, and a woman in a white sari stand near the stage edge. A banner-like backdrop with red and blue panels and a palm frond decorates the setting, indicating a Brahmotsava gathering.

Indoor photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a multicoloured flower garland, sitting on a white-covered cushioned seat before red drapes and a blue wall. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white mat before him with hands clasped, while other men in white and orange shawls sit or stand nearby. A fan, water bottle, microphone and a table with a steel cup are visible, and a decorated canopy hangs at the right. A partially visible hand holding a phone or camera appears at the lower right. The man in saffron matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, presented here as the seated figure receiving the kneeling devotee.

2006-10-22 +1 copies

A photograph from a discourse stage with a navy blue curtain backdrop. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a saffron and gold silk shawl, with a gold-toned necklace and red tilak, sits on a white-covered armchair holding a small offering and money. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate gold-bordered saffron shawl and beaded necklace match the page's description. Two standing men in light collared shirts face him on the left, and a figure in white lies prostrate on the red-draped floor in the foreground. A large black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a white turban hangs on the right, and a flower arrangement of yellow and red blooms sits beside the chair.

A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on a white-covered seat with white and red flower garlands and fruit on the table, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala. Standing nearby are a bald man in white with an orange shawl, a young man in white with an orange shawl, a woman in a yellow sari, and other onlookers. On a golden throne at the upper left sits another figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, one hand raised. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the seated figure in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or temple-style ritual. A kalasha-like object and a fan are visible.

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