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Outdoor photo on a grassy mountain slope with rocks and prayer flags. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban-style cap, dark sunglasses and a layered orange-and-gold beaded garland sits on an ornate gilded wooden chair beside a carpet, holding a white cloth. Nearby a silver trident stands on a pole. To the right, under a yellow cloth, two small seated deity murtis in red and orange garments and gold ornaments sit within a decorated gilded arch. Red and white prayer flags hang overhead. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the chair as the central figure, wearing a saffron turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and orange robes; identity uncertain from appearance alone.

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August 08 20122012-08-08Outdoor photograph on a stony hillside with green grass and prayer flags strung overhead in yellow, red, green, blue and white. A person in an orange knit cap, dark sunglasses, orange robes and a layered rudraksha and wooden bead mala sits smiling on an ornate gold-framed throne covered with a patterned rug. a person, seated on a throne, wearing an orange cap and saffron robes with rudraksha malas. To the right, a small deity murti with a red and gold ornamented arch stands on green and gold cloth beside a kalasha-like object. A trident stands in the left foreground, and two seated devotees, one in a white cap, are visible at the bottom edge.2012-08-08Outdoor photo on a rocky mountain meadow beneath strings of colourful prayer flags. A seated figure in an orange turban, dark sunglasses, orange robes and a large ornate beaded necklace sits on a gilded wooden throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over its seat; a trident stands at left. Probable Swamiji by his orange turban and robes, ornate beaded necklace and sunglasses against the seated throne setting. Beside him, a small deity murti in red and gold sits on a green silk cloth on a carved throne-like base. Two people in white caps and orange clothing sit on a patterned rug in the foreground, with another orange-clad devotee partly visible at the lower right.2012-08-08Outdoor photo on a high mountain slope with bare rocky ground and green grass. A seated figure in an orange-saffron cap, saffron top and wide saffron trousers sits on a carved golden wooden throne with a black-and-tan patterned cushion, wearing dark sunglasses, a rudraksha mala and a layered gold-beaded necklace, with long dark hair falling to the shoulders. Beside the throne stands a silver trident. To the right, a golden arched frame holds two small seated deity murti dressed in red and gold with crowns. Red, white and green prayer flags strung on lines fly above, and a yellow cloth hangs behind the murti. A carpet lies on the ground in front, and a person in dark clothing appears at the lower right edge.2012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08Outdoor photo on a rocky mountain slope. A figure in an orange-saffron down jacket over orange robes, wearing a grey knit cap and rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-framed throne chair with hands folded in his lap. A silver trident stands beside him, with red and white prayer cloths strung along the hillside behind. Around him, devotees sit on the ground: a woman in a floral kurta with hands in anjali, a person in a green hat, a man in a navy cap and dark vest, a woman in a turquoise top, and women in red and orange garments, one pouring from a small vessel. a person appearance-based label: the seated figure in saffron with rudraksha and a trident beside him.2012-08-09August 09 20122012-08-09Outdoor gathering on a grassy hillside with red and white prayer-flag style banners strung overhead. A man in an orange padded jacket, grey knit cap and dark sunglasses sits on a gold-framed seat with a trident-like staff behind him, facing a crowd of seated devotees in winter jackets, hats and orange shawls. Several people wear red, blue, green and black puffer coats; one wears a bright orange knitted headband and a white cap. Stone wall and rocky slope behind. The orange-jacketed man in the seat is an appearance-based candidate for a person but not clearly identifiable, so the identity is marked unsure. Counted: roughly fifteen visible people.2012-08-08August 08 20122012-08-08A seated figure in an orange robe and orange shawl with a leopard-print collar sits on an ornate gilded throne carved with lion heads, holding a tall silver trident aloft by a riverbank with rushing white water and Tibetan-style prayer flags behind. He wears a dense rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace and a tripundra of white and red markings on his forehead, with long dark hair. In the foreground, a figure in a grey hooded top and two people at the left edge are seen from behind or partially, one holding a phone. Brass ritual items and a patterned rug lie on the grass. Appearance cues (long swept hair, orange robes, rudraksha, gold necklace, trident) are consistent with a person, seated and speaking to devotees.2012-08-08 +1 copiesAugust 09 20122012-08-09August 08 20122012-08-08