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July 08 20122012-07-08Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden ceremonial throne under a gilded parasol in a temple hall. A man in orange-red robes and a long beaded garland sits on the throne, with a red tilak on his forehead, holding an object in his hands. In front of him, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala leans over a silver tray heaped with yellow grains, and a woman in a white sari and hairnet offers a small item at right. Brass oil lamps with red flowers flank the throne, and copper vessels sit on a table at right.2015-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe with a yellow border, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and gold armbands. The seated figure smiles and extends a hand toward a ceremonial brass vessel with a long handle held by a bald man in orange robes who bows low with his bare shoulder exposed. Behind them, a woman in orange and white sits near steps lined with banana plants, and several people in white and orange clothing are seated or standing in the background. Dear reader, the seated figure shows distinctive ornaments and a turban, yet appearance alone is insufficient to name him, so the seated figure is labelled a probable Swamiji candidate.2013-07-22July 14 20132013-07-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a Guru Purnima offering on an outdoor stone platform. A figure in a saffron turban, orange robe, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and gold armbands sits on a red cushioned throne with a gold-patterned backrest, receiving a folded orange cloth from a bald, bare-chested man in a white dhoti and white shawl who kneels and bows. A woman in an orange sari with a forehead mark and beads sits with hands joined nearby. Behind them, white-clad devotees sit on red steps, a metal staff-like ritual stand stands beside the throne, and green leaves hang at the top. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving the bhiksha offering.2013-07-22December 18 20162016-12-18A seated man in an ornate gold-and-red throne is being served a meal on a green banana leaf placed on an orange-draped table. He wears an orange-brown cloth with a rudraksha-style braided necklace and a long braided shawl, and reaches toward the leaf with his hand. A standing attendant in an orange robe, white head cap and rudraksha mala holds a bowl of food and a second woman in orange stands in the background, with another person in orange at left. Food items on the leaf include rice, a ball of rice, pickles and sweets. Setting is a pale pink hall with an orange plastic jug on the table. a person: the seated man wears a long braided shawl, rudraksha-style beads and sits on an ornate throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2013-07-21 +3 copiesMay 08 20172017-05-08A seated man with a white and red forehead marking and rudraksha mala beads and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing a pink-maroon garment with a rust-coloured shawl draped over his lap. Two young attendants in red-orange robes stand before him; one holds a silver bowl filled with yellow flower petals or turmeric-coloured offerings on a green cloth, and the other tends the offering beside him. A boy in an orange top sits at left and another attendant in red stands at right. The setting is an indoor hall with bamboo-style screens behind the throne.2016-03-30A seated man in a golden ornate throne with arched carved backrest sits in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, a red tilak and white markings on his forehead, smiling as he holds a handful of yellow flower petals or offering above a silver ornate bowl. A woman in white head covering and white clothing with an orange-red shawl, wearing earrings, extends her hand to receive or hold a small object. A white silver-engraved bowl sits in front of the throne on a red-brown cloth. Bamboo screens are in the background. Setting suggests a puja offering.2016-03-30Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copies