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December 01 2009

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and flower garlands, hands pressed together in namaste, on a golden throne-like seat with carved gold lion-form supports beside a golden shrine. Around him kneel and sit a group of devotees with hands folded: women in saris and salwar, men in white shirts, several in white or yellow clothes. Fruit offerings, a fan, and a covered pavilion with yellow cloth hangings and red-painted walls frame the scene. Visible lettering in the lower corner reads a copyright credit and source line. a person is the robed figure seated on the throne, identified by the orange robe, the rudraksha-style flower garlands and the throne placement.

Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne inside a tent-like pavilion, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a large orange-and-white flower garland and a white garland, hands pressed together in namaste. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in orange sari, a woman in green with a long braid, a woman in red-and-white embroidered sari, and people in white ritual clothes holding hands together. Brass and gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne, with offerings of fruit and a tray of food in the foreground. A small pillar and a desk with books and a tablet sit to the side. The pavilion has yellow fabric walls and a standing fan. The man on the throne is the subject; the a person label is an appearance-based candidate, as the orange robes, garlands and throne fit the presentation, though the face is not used for identification.

August 08 2009

A photograph of a courtyard ritual with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, eyes closed and hands in a meditative mudra. Before him stand brass thalis and trays of offerings, fruit and flowers. Around them, devotees sit or kneel with palms pressed together in prayer: women in orange and white saris, men in white shirts and rudraksha malas, and a seated woman holding a baby. Orange and red striped walls and orange curtains frame the scene.

A seated man in an orange silk garment with green triangular trim sits on a gilded throne with lion-head armrests, hands pressed together in namaste before his chest. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace. Around him, devotees kneel and sit with hands folded in prayer: a woman in a white sari with red border and a rudraksha mala, a woman in a pink and gold sari, a girl in traditional dress, and men in white shirts. Brass plates with oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor in front, and red curtains hang behind. Appears to be a satsang or puja setting. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by a saffron/orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.

August 08 2009

January 02 2010

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a bright hall with yellow curtains and gold-framed throne-style decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white beaded mala, sits on a gold throne with hands joined in namaskar; a figure with long hair in white clothing kneels before him. Seated devotees around a white cloth hold trays of fruit, flowers and oil lamps, with a woman in an orange shawl and a woman in yellow and white nearby. Books and small boxes rest on a glass side table at right. a person is seated on the throne in orange cloth with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-hued decor, while the kneeling figure in white is a devotee.

A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with his hands pressed in anjali, while devotees perform padapuja at his feet. Two people in white kneel and wash or adorn his feet with gold-coloured items, and a woman in a red blouse assists at the front. Behind them, a row of devotees in white with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on a striped rug, and one woman sings into a microphone. A tray at left holds fruit, money, and bangles. The swamiji candidate has long hair, orange saffron clothing, and a throne, so the identification is probable as an appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated for padapuja. The scene includes a large indoor hall with glass windows, and the throne is decorated with lion figures.

A photograph of a Sarvadarshan-style gathering in an open-sided pavilion with red curtains and gold drapes. A woman standing on a golden seat wears a saffron sleeveless garment and a white flower garland, hands pressed in anjali, facing the seated devotees. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls, with red and white garlands, sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer. A woman in dark clothing with a red bindi and garland sits near the front. Behind them, others sit in white and yellow clothes, and a white plastic chair and fan are visible. The scene shows darshan with folded-hands devotion.

A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland sits barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste. In front of the throne, devotees sit on the floor behind silver plates holding oil lamps, flowers and fruit, and a brass platter stands on a cloth. Several people in white clothes and yellow shawls, some wearing ID lanyards, kneel and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari also sits with palms joined. In the background a painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs above a draped curtain with green leaf garlands, and a small deity murti sits on a side table. A tray of apples and sweets rests on a red-lacquered stand to the right. The seated figure with long hair and orange robe is a probable candidate for Swamiji, based on his long hair, orange clothing and garland, and a seat of honour.