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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border sits on a carved wooden chair in front of a richly decorated shrine. He wears a long black-haired wig style, a red bindi, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and a gold bangle, and holds his hands over a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Walls of marigold, yellow and pink flower garlands surround him, and a deity murti adorned with flowers and jewelled ornaments stands to the right. A brass kettle and a small brass bowl sit on the altar tray in front. Swamiji (probable): appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style garland and gold ornaments, in the role of a presiding teacher performing a lamp offering.

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January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long, swept-back dark hairstyle sits on a carved wooden chair before a red draped backdrop. Strands of white and red-tipped flower garlands hang around the neck and across the front, with a gold bead necklace and a gold bangle on the wrist. Multiple garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers frame the scene on the left. In front, a silver vessel, a brass cup and silver bowls sit on a tray beside a pile of fruit including apples, oranges and a green lime. On the right stands a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and ceremonial garlands match appearance cues for the page's subject, seated as the central figure.2007-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair before a red curtain draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A white flower garland with red beads hangs around his neck, a gold chain ornament rests on his chest, and a gold bangle is on his wrist. His hands rest on his lap near a silver kettle-shaped vessel and brass bowls. In front are trays of pomegranates, oranges and other fruit, and a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands to the right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam offering. Swamiji (probable) with distinctive long hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and garlands, seated as the honoured presider.2007-01-01A seated man in an orange-saffron dress with a gold-toned shawl sits with palms pressed together in namaskar at a ritual puja. He wears a long white and red jasmine-and-marigold garland, a gold necklace, a gold bracelet and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair falling past his shoulders. Before him on a low table are fruit including apples, oranges and mangoes, brass vessels and a small offering bowl. Tall garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers frame the scene, and a large polished brass lamp stands at right. Behind him, two men in white and orange sit with folded hands.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a gold necklace, long dark hair swept back, and a small red mark on the forehead, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He sits on an ornate carved wooden seat in front of a gold-framed deity murti draped with yellow and red flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a microphone at right; a garland of yellow flowers and a decorated altar appear beside him. Appearance cues (long swept hair, saffron robes, gold necklace) are compatible with the a person candidate, but the page does not state he is present at this event, so identity is uncertain.A photograph inside a temple where a person in an orange saffron robe sits on a carved wooden seat, holding a small flame on a lamp in one raised hand and a brass bell in the other. The figure wears long dark hair, a red tilak mark on the forehead and a heavy gold beaded necklace with a pendant. Behind them stands a dark deity murti with a red-and-gold headcloth, framed by garlands of yellow, red, green and multicoloured flowers and a gold arch. Brass pots, a kalasha-style vessel and flower-decorated altar items sit on a tiled platform in the foreground, with additional gold deity figures to the left. Smoke rises from the flame.A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange-saffron shawl with gold border and a long gold bead necklace with a gold pendant. White and red-tipped flower garlands drape over his shoulders and chest. He sits cross-legged before a backdrop of marigold and yellow and pink flower strands. In the foreground are fruits (oranges, pomegranates), a brass plate and a small oil lamp. a person by appearance cues: long swept hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing and gold ornaments; a devotee is partly visible at the left edge, and a deity pendant hangs on the chest.2007-01-01A 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.2011-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. Inside, a large Shiva lingam draped with flower garlands sits before a deity murti with a crown. A man seated on a wooden chair at left, wearing an orange robe, white flower garland and a red forehead mark, with long dark hair, smiles toward the camera. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, along with brass plates holding fruit and a silver vessel. A probable Swamiji is seated on the left, identified by long dark hair, orange saffron robe, white garland and forehead mark.2007-01-01A seated man in an orange turban and orange-saffron garments sits on a gold-and-cushioned throne in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and garlands in yellow, purple and red. He holds his palms together in namaskar and smiles, wearing a long white and red flower garland and gold armlets and bangles. Behind him are brass oil lamps and a tall lit lamp stand, with rows of small lamps glowing on a dark wall. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in a ritual setting consistent with a pada puja.2011-12-11A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands and red satin cushions, with his palms pressed together in namaskar and a broad smile. He wears an orange-saffron robe with gold-bordered dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland around his neck, with a gold necklace visible. Below him are flowers, brass and silver puja vessels, and a pink-and-gold brocade backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron ornate clothing and a ceremonial garland on a throne, presented as the central figure of the event.2007-01-01 +1 copies