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A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes on a golden throne against a deep red silk backdrop. He wears long dark hair swept back, a rudraksha mala, layered beaded necklaces and gold earrings, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, and gestures with an open hand toward a man in a white kurta and orange-bordered shawl who stands before him with palms joined. Behind them a second seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches. Red cushions and a small brass object sit on the low platform.

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August 26 20122012-08-26August 21 20122012-08-21 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala smiles broadly and gestures with raised hands toward two devotees kneeling before him. He has long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a red dot. Behind him is a gold-carved throne against deep red velvet drapes. One devotee in a white kurta kneels with head bowed, while another on the right in white clothes sits with palms pressed together in namaste. a person seated on a red-cushioned throne receiving devotees.2011-12-25August 26 20122012-08-26A photograph of a ritual blessing in front of a deep red velvet drape. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white sash stands at left with palms pressed together, his head being touched on the forehead by a seated man at right. The seated figure wears an orange robe draped over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas, a silver-and-bead ceremonial necklace, a bead armband, a gold earring and a white tripundra mark on the forehead; his long dark hair is swept back. He sits on a gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion. The scene appears to be a personal blessing or initiation moment during satsang. a person seated on the throne, with rudraksha malas, ornate silver necklace and orange robe.2012-08-26A photograph of an indoor ceremonial setting with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red sleeveless undergarment, long dark hair swept back, smiling broadly, seated on a red zebra-patterned cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop. A standing young man in saffron robes with a red shawl and a rudraksha mala looks on at left. A man in a white kurta stands before the seated figure with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, while the seated figure reaches out to touch him. Woven bamboo mats and green foliage decorate the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by saffron robes, long swept-back hair and throne seating; the attribution is appearance-based only.2008-10-11A seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, speaking while raising one hand in a gesture of teaching. He wears a white forehead marking and a red bindi. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, saffron robe and rudraksha beads on a golden throne. In front, a man in a white kurta stands with his back to the camera, gesturing toward him. The backdrop is white with red lettering partly visible at right.2011-02-26October 07 20122012-10-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a satsang-style gathering with a bare-chested man in an orange-brown cloth wrapped over his shoulder, wearing a gold necklace and a gold bangle, with his hair tied in a bun, smiling and gesturing with raised palms toward a shaven-headed man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard and medal who is also raising his palms. Behind them a seated monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a red drape, with a camera on a tripod and another person in the background. Whether the bare-chested man is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so he is described by role only.2012-08-22 +1 copiesOctober 11 20082008-10-11August 26 20122012-08-26August 22 20122012-08-22 +1 copies