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A man in an orange-brown turban and saffron-brown dhoti with a gold-yellow waist sash stands barefoot on a red patterned carpet, arms raised in welcome, smiling. He wears a long gold-and-gem ceremonial necklace with a large pendant and gold bangles. Behind him is an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-skin cover, flanked by golden lion heads. Two painted multi-armed deity murti stand on either side holding ritual objects, with a golden door in the background. A brass lamp stands at the left edge.

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August 03 20132013-08-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing barefoot on a red patterned rug in front of an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions and golden lion-head armrests. He wears an orange-brown turban with a red bindi, a rust-orange cloth wrapped over one shoulder with a gold-toned sash at the waist, a thick rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, and gold bangles. He raises both hands palms-forward in a joyful, welcoming gesture. Behind him, two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms and crowns stand on either side of a golden doorway, flanked by painted pink and green columns. A brass lamp stands at the left edge. a person is a person with long hair in a crown-like ornamented setting, wearing saffron clothing and rudraksha malas with a gold necklace, and is presented as the central figure leading the ritual setting.2013-07-31July 31 20132013-07-31July 31 20132013-07-31August 03 20132013-08-03 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13A smiling man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and wrap stands before a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, with a tiered umbrella above. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a large gold-and-shell necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi with tilak on his forehead. Two painted standing guardian figures with crowns and gold jewellery flank the throne, and a red patterned carpet covers the floor.2013-06-29A smiling man stands barefoot on a rug before a gilded throne, arms raised with palms open. He wears a rust-red unstitched robe with gold borders, a gold-beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, bangles and a wristwatch, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him a golden throne with lion-form armrests sits against a painted temple backdrop, flanked by two painted deity statues with four arms and tall crowns, and a brass lamp stands at the right edge.2013-09-03A standing man in an orange-brown saffron-toned dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and armlets, and a red bindi, raises both palms upward in a blessing gesture. Behind him stand two painted and gilded guardian figures holding ritual objects, flanking a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions and golden lion heads. Behind is a dark doorway with hanging lamps, and a red patterned carpet covers the floor. The setting resembles a temple-style hall. The man matches the appearance cues of a probable Swamiji through his saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, presented in a satsang or blessing role.2013-08-04A smiling man in an orange-red turban and orange-red and gold-bordered dhoti stands barefoot on a red patterned rug with both arms raised, palms open, in front of an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions and lion-head armrests. He wears a long rudraksha mala with a white bead section and bracelets on his wrists. Two painted standing deity murti flank the throne, multi-armed figures in crowns with red dhotis and green sashes, and a tall brass lamp stands at left. The walls are blue and pink with floral pillars.2013-08-18 +1 copiesAugust 04 20132013-08-04 +1 copiesNovember 05 20132013-11-05