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August 19 20172017-08-19August 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of an initiation setting with a gold-carved throne-style seat and a red curtain behind. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a sacred ash mark on the forehead, saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, multiple gold and silver beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha mala holds a small silver vessel on his lap. Seated facing him on the right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and white shawl, with a sacred ash mark, kneels before him beside red velvet cushions. The scene suggests a ritual exchange; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces.2017-08-22A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads wears an orange saffron wrap, rudraksha beads, a gold ceremonial necklace with a central pendant, and a white tilak on the forehead, with long dreadlocked hair falling down his back. Across from him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and sacred thread kneels with palms pressed together in reverence. A gold lion sculpture stands at the right edge and a red velvet cushion rests near the throne, with a red curtain behind. The scene appears to be a mandala-style initiation ceremony. The seated figure is a person candidate based on dreadlocks, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklace cues, seated in the presence-of-honour role on the throne.2017-08-22August 22 20172017-08-22A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned gold throne in front of a red draped curtain. The figure has short dark hair, wears an orange saffron robe with a shawl, a rudraksha mala and a beaded necklace, and sits with eyes closed in meditation with hands resting on a red bolster. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a patterned mat, holding a microphone toward the throne. A large golden deity murti with a gold garment stands at left, and a round fan is visible. The figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange robe, mala and throne, so this is a probable in-person presence.2017-08-19October 29 20102010-10-29May 19 20132013-05-19A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, eyes closed, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilt arms and red velvet cushions. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead, hands resting together in his lap. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with a gold chain kneels, holding a small brass vessel. Behind them are a red-and-white striped wall, a carved stone shrine, an orange cloth hanging, and a wet tiled floor. Bottom edge shows partial heads of seated devotees and another orange-robed figure at right. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session on a throne dais.2010-11-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala over his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on an orange cushioned seat before a golden altar. A man in a white striped shirt kneels or bends forward at the lower left, facing him, with white and red wrist threads. Behind them are gold-covered ritual vessels, a gold kalasha-style pot, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and a white deity murti in a golden niche.2010-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes, draped over one shoulder and bare at the other, wears a long rudraksha mala of dark beads reaching his chest and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold-patterned backdrop, with a lit oil lamp on the right. In the foreground, a second person in a white garment bends forward, head lowered toward him. The seated man's appearance matches the page's a person reference with saffron robes and rudraksha mala cues, so this is an appearance-based probable identification, shown in person. Two people are visible.2011-07-07September 14 20092009-09-14