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February 20 2011

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September 30 20082008-09-30November 22 20092009-11-22A photograph of an indoor satsang event. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, smiling and gesturing toward a man in white kurta bending forward before him. A brass lamp stands beside the throne, a basket of fruit sits on the stage at left, and a red banner behind reads Program. Two people in orange-trimmed clothing sit at the bottom edge and a woman in white sari sits at right. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-26A seated man in orange and gold sannyasi robes with a gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a painted forest backdrop, eyes closed and forehead marked with a red tilak. Two people in white kneel before him with their heads bowed, and he rests both hands on their heads in a blessing gesture during an initiation. One kneeling person has a long dark braid and the other has long loose hair. The scene suggests a guided meditation initiation. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange robes, and an ornate gold necklace, consistent with the page's claim, though the identification is appearance-based.2011-02-20Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and purple flowers, in front of a dark blue draped backdrop and a microphone stand. He wears a white shawl-like wrap over bare shoulders, a gold beaded necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair swept back. He rests one hand on the head of a kneeling person in an orange-saffron garment. Gold lion-shaped armrests flank the throne.2008-05-19August 30 20092009-08-30October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair, who is placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. Behind them, seated devotees in saffron and white clothing sit on a white mat; one holds a microphone. A red and gold backdrop, a walking stick and a garland with coloured flowers hang nearby, indicating a seated blessing or darshan in a hall.2007-02-24November 25 20112011-11-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white markings, wearing a heavy gold necklace of large beads and gold bangles, smiling as he touches the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them is a red cushioned throne with gold carved trim and a stone pillar. Another person's head is visible at the right edge. The setting suggests an ashram darshan or blessing moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and a bindi, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2012-01-08February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back and red seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe and multiple beaded mala necklaces with a gold chain. He extends one arm while a kneeling man in white clothes touches his forehead with raised hands. To the left, a man in dark red robes with a gold border and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cloth beside a tall brass lamp stand. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and temple pillars. A man with white hair in white clothes stands at the right edge beside a carved gold panel. The scene resembles a darshan with a person being blessed on the throne. Four people are visible. The seated figure has long swept hair, distinctive orange robes and rudraksha beads, which fits the appearance-based a person candidate cues.2011-12-20