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A photograph of an aarti being offered on a raised red-and-gold throne platform. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold armbands sits on a red throne with a gold crown-like backrest and lion-shaped armrests, smiling with raised hands. In the foreground a bald, shaved-headed priest in orange robes holds a lit lamp (aarti) toward him. Gold oil lamps with rooster-topped finials flank the throne against a painted cosmic backdrop of red and orange clouds and stars. A small offering tray and cushioned platform sit at the front. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the page lists a person at this event, so he is a probable match with the distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate necklaces on a throne, but the face is not the basis for this label.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with carved golden lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a gold necklace, rudraksha mala beads, gold armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala faces him and holds a lit oil lamp. Brass lamp stands with bird-topped finials flank the throne against a dramatic red and dark backdrop with light rays.2012-09-29A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and scroll patterns, against a red backdrop and gold drapery. A priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-orange dhoti and shawl and sacred thread marks on his arm, faces him and holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp with flames rising. A silver trident stands in front of the throne, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. The scene suggests an aarti being offered to the seated figure during a ritual. The seated figure has long hair, a beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, which fits Swamiji (probable) as a seated honoured guest or teacher being offered aarti by the priest.2013-02-11September 28 20122012-09-28September 24 20122012-09-24January 13 20132013-01-13September 17 20122012-09-17February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved back and red cushions. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace with a pendant, a long beaded garland, and gold armlets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He raises his right hand in a greeting gesture while smiling. To the left, a priest in orange-red robes with bare shoulders holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward him. Tall brass lamp stands and an ornate brass lamp flank the throne against a dark blue backdrop. Two people appear in the scene.2013-01-20October 11 20152015-10-11January 24 20132013-01-24A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate red velvet throne with a red tiger-stripe cushion, holding a tall ceremonial staff with a metal top. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armbands and a sacred tilak on his forehead. Two men in orange and white sit at the lower left of the throne, one shaven-headed in saffron, the other in a pink shirt, handling a small brass oil lamp. Golden standing lamps flank the throne, flowers sit on either side, and a cosmic backdrop of orange clouds, stars and a crescent moon fills the background.2012-09-15January 24 20132013-01-24 +1 copies