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December 12 2016

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 23 20162016-12-23December 06 20162016-12-06A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a large gold-embossed backrest and red velvet cushioning receives a garland from a devotee. The seated man wears a rust-red turban with a gold emblem, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a red shawl, and his heavy garland mixes red, yellow and white flowers with green leaves. A long-haired ascetic with dreadlocks and a bare upper body, wearing a brown shawl and a rudraksha armband, leans in with hands raised toward him. A second person in a white and dark garment bends forward at the lower right. Behind them stand a brass trident and a tall brass oil lamp against red drapes, with a carved stone panel at left. Probable Swamiji (probable) occupies the throne in a rust turban, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, receiving the garland.2016-11-22December 05 20162016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12December 14 20162016-12-14September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne at a crowded gathering. He wears a maroon turban with gold ornaments, a brown-red garment, layered red and pink flower garlands, a heavy gold necklace and gold armlets; he has a beard and a rudraksha-style necklace visible at the shoulders. a person: the figure is seated on a peetha throne with a carved lion-face motif, wearing a maroon turban, multiple garlands and ornate gold jewellery. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with a long brown shawl-like cloth and beaded necklaces stands among devotees in saffron and white clothing, with several people visible in the background.2018-01-09Outdoor procession with a crowd in the background. A central man wears a rust-red turban with a crescent moon ornament, a long dark beard, a red tilak on his forehead, layered gold and bead necklaces, a garland of white flowers with pink ribbon, and a red-brown garment. To his left a young man in an orange garment and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident-topped staff. To the right a shaved-headed man in an orange-red cloth and rudraksha mala walks alongside. A decorated canopy with beaded fringe appears at the upper left, and spectators in white, yellow and teal clothing surround the group.2016-12-03A photograph of a ceremony in a gold-hung shrine room. A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a dark red-brown cloth and a large multi-coloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers sits on a red cushioned seat. A priest in white dhoti with a gold border and orange shawl leans forward and offers him an item with both hands. Behind them stand other attendants, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a large floral garland hangs on the wall with green leaves and a gold trident-shaped ornament at the left. The seated man has distinctive dreadlocked hair and garlands, but the appearance is not clear enough for a confident identification.2016-07-19A smiling bearded man in a rust-orange turban with gold jewelled ornaments sits on a gold-ornate throne, wearing layered gold beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant and an orange-brown shawl over the shoulder. Behind him, two men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand near a brass oil lamp and a gold-decorated seat, one with white ash markings on the forehead. A red velvet cushion and a gold-carved backdrop fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, ornate gold necklaces and orange-saffron clothing on a throne, seated in the position of honour. The two standing men appear to be priests or attendants. Other visible elements are a brass oil lamp and gold ritual objects in a temple-style setting.2016-10-29