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A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned silver-framed couch in an ashram courtyard at night, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a long green-and-yellow-flowered garland, smiling with hands resting on his lap. Behind him a bronze Nataraja statue dances on a decorative pedestal beside a red wall and barred window. To the left, several young people in saffron-orange dhotis and a white-clad attendant stand near a brass oil lamp stand, one holding a red-and-gold cloth. Strings of small lights hang overhead. A man in orange with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks stands in the foreground. a person: the seated man in the couch has long swept-back hair, orange clothing, a long garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and is seated in a place of honour.

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A photograph of a ceremony in a red-walled hall at night. A smiling bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth sits on a red velvet cushioned silver throne, wearing a thick garland of green leaves with orange, red and yellow marigolds. Several attendants in red and orange dhotis stand to the left, one holding a folded red and gold cloth, others with white markings on their foreheads. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a bronze Nataraja statue dancing in a ring of fire is on the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, orange clothing and a garland, matching the page's description of this event.2017-07-07A photograph of an outdoor temple-style courtyard at night, with a man seated on a red-cushioned silver-framed wooden swing or seat at right, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a long green and red floral garland. A line of devotees in orange and red dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on the forehead, stand with hands folded in anjali, while a bare-chested young man at left holds a red and gold tray. A woman in a white sari stands among them, and a brass oil lamp stands on a pedestal at left. Strings of lights and cloth hang overhead. The man seated on the swing is shown smiling in a ceremonial reception, the setting.2017-07-07A man in orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-framed couch with a red velvet cushion and a garland of green leaves and flowers in his lap, eyes closed in meditation. Behind him stands a bronze Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva within a flame arch against a red wall, and a silver canopy frames the seat. To the left, several children and young people in orange and white clothes stand with hands folded in prayer near a white stand with a bell and brass vessels. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall during a devotional gathering.2017-07-07A seated man on a golden throne with a tiger-patterned seat cushion and a golden lion-shaped armrest support, wearing a brown and orange robe with a gold-bordered yellow sash, gold bangles and a heavy gold necklace, with a red and white garland across his chest. He smiles and gestures with one hand. Before him on the floor, a young boy in a red shirt with a white shawl and forehead markings, a woman in white with folded hands, and two children in green and orange sit beside silver trays of flowers, offerings and oil lamps. Brass bells hang from chains above, and a wall air conditioner is visible on the black backdrop. Pooja offerings are arranged on the trays, and the worshippers appear to be performing a padapuja.2013-07-17June 29 20142014-06-29A seated man in an ornate gold-framed red throne, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace, rudraksha mala, bangles, and a forehead mark, gestures with his right hand as he speaks. A kneeling man in a white dhoti and sleeveless white vest faces him, hands raised near a small lit offering with incense smoke. Several standing men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stand behind, along with a bald man in orange kneeling at left. Oil lamps and a brass bowl sit on an orange cloth.2013-04-24July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20172017-07-07A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-red robe, long pink and white flower garlands, rudraksha mala beads and white tilak on his forehead. He smiles and holds a silver tray with a small oil lamp and flowers. Behind him a woman in orange sari wears a red-brown shawl and rudraksha mala, and a standing man in white dhoti with gold border holds a mala. Seated at right, a bespectacled man in white kurta with white tilak sits on a purple-bordered cloth. Partly visible attendants at left hold offering trays with flowers and brass vessels.2017-12-15June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-red robes and a thick white jasmine garland sits on a red couch in a home interior, smiling, with gold armbands and a rudraksha mala. He is receiving a pada puja from people kneeling at his feet, a woman in white with a red shawl and another in a cream top. A young attendant in orange robes holds a silver staff topped with a trident-like finial and a kneeling attendant in orange with a mala stands nearby. A standing young man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala watches. Fruit, flowers, and a lit lamp sit on a low table with a framed deity picture and vases of lilies. Red rose petals and garlands decorate the room, with a patterned cushion sofa behind.2014-07-08A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits smiling on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flower strands and a gilded lion-shaped armrest. Behind him, a row of saffron-clad sannyasis sit on the floor holding tall bamboo staffs topped with orange cloth flags, and a few oil lamps and brass vessels rest on the floor. The setting appears to be a festive hall with a patterned red-and-white backdrop. a person is seated in the centre as the central figure, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes and a gold necklace, while the surrounding men are devotees and sannyasis. Visible people number about ten, including partially shown figures at the bottom edge.2006-07-11