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A person in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban lights a tall brass oil lamp on a ceremonial stand with a lit wick. A garland of white jasmine and red, pink, green and purple flowers hangs around his neck, and a gold bead necklace is visible at his chest, with a red dot on the forehead. Behind him hangs an orange and red patterned canopy, and fruit sits on a tray at left. A grey chair is visible at right.

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A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robes standing beside a brass oil lamp with jasmine garlands. He wears a long white, pink, blue and green flower garland and a heavy gold bead necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a small matchbox in one hand and gestures with the other while the lamp is lit under an orange and red patterned canopy.2007-08-17A man in orange robes and an orange turban lights a tall brass oil lamp under an orange canopy decorated with red, blue and yellow medallion patterns. He wears a long multicoloured garland of white, green, pink and purple flowers, a gold necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead. Fruit. The lamp is adorned with white flower strands. The setting is outdoors with plants and a utility pole visible beyond the canopy.2007-08-17A standing man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban stands barefoot on a green mat under a canopy with orange and red mandala patterns. He wears a long white and multicolour flower garland with red flower tassels and a gold ceremonial necklace. Beside him is a tall brass oil lamp draped with white jasmine strands, and in front of him are platters of bananas, apples, limes and flowers as offerings. Behind him, a man in white clothes with a rainbow-coloured pendant stands near a framed portrait on an easel and other seated people in white. A white-covered chair sits to the right. The scene suggests an inauguration-style ceremony with offerings.2007-08-17 +2 copiesJuly 27 20082008-07-27November 24 20062006-11-24September 15 20092009-09-15A man in profile wears a bright orange turban and orange saffron robe, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. He is draped with long garlands of white flowers accented with red roses and green leaves, and wears a heavy gold rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold pendant. Behind him, a second orange-robed man with grey beard and glasses is partly visible, and white-clad devotees stand in the background. A colourful striped cloth covers the platform, and a gold ornate pole is at left.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-yellow throne (peetha) decorated with multicolour flower garlands of white, yellow, red and purple blossoms. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a layered gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and gold armlets, and smiles while raising one hand in greeting. Behind him are a golden deity-like backdrop, brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps on the wall. A probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified only by appearance cues: saffron robes, orange turban and ornate ceremonial adornments in a throne setting. One person is visible.2011-12-11Outdoor photo of a flag-raising or ritual at a pole decorated with marigold and rose petals on the ground. A smiling man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, with a white and orange floral garland and rudraksha mala, holds a brass oil lamp with a flame beside the white pole. Behind him a man in white with a yellow shawl raises a hand, and another in white holds a bell. A colorful umbrella with tassels and a banana bunch stands at left, with palm trees behind. Several white-clad devotees stand around, one in a badge at left.2010-02-18A seated man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-yellow throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in green, yellow, purple, red and white. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and gold bangles on his wrists and upper arm. He smiles with his hand raised near his face and holds a white flower-garlanded staff. Behind him stand a brass oil lamp, a silver kalasha-style vessel and rows of small lamps on a dark panelled wall. The scene suggests a ceremonial puja setting. Swamiji (probable): long hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha and ceremonial gold adornments, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban, with a rudraksha-style bead bracelet and gold armlets, pressing his palms together in a namaskar greeting while smiling. He sits on gold-upholstered cushions in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and white jasmine garlands, with a brass oil lamp beside him and rows of small oil lamps glowing in the background. A long white and red flower garland hangs from his shoulders. a person is seated on a decorated dais in a temple-style setting.2011-12-11December 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copies