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October 13 2013

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August 21 20122012-08-21 +1 copiesA photo taken under a pink canopy decorated with marigold and orange garlands at an outdoor ceremony. A man in a long-sleeved white kurta and white trousers stands at left, watching. In the centre, a person with long dark hair and a gold-bordered saffron shawl over a golden silk garment holds their hands together in greeting, a red tilak on the forehead. At right, a bare-chested sannyasi in saffron cloth lifts a white flower garland to place it, with a videographer's camera and other onlookers in saffron robes visible behind. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in the gold-bordered shawl; the probable cues are the long swept-back hair, ornate gold-trimmed dress and the red tilak, with the saffron-clad sannyasi garlanding him.2007-08-09October 13 20132013-10-13July 18 20132013-07-18July 13 20152015-07-13July 03 20142014-07-03June 05 20122012-06-05A photograph of a temple ritual inside a marble-walled hall with a golden throne behind. An elderly bald priest with a vibhuti line and red kumkum on his forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, pours pink flower petals from a tray. Beside him a man in saffron robes with a gold garland, a rudraksha-marked headband and folded hands stands in prayer. At right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands with palms joined. A brass tray holds white and pink flowers and a silver bowl; a small oil lamp burns on the green-covered table. A saffron flag is visible behind, with people in the background.2012-06-05A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads, draped in a bright multicolour garland of white, yellow, green and red flowers. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a gold turban, a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, and he is smiling while touching his ear. A bald priest in white dhoti with an orange and green striped shawl stands at his side, and a second man in white shirt and dhoti with an orange lanyard stands at left. A tiger-skin cloth covers the seat, and a gold-and-colourful background with a painted deity figure is behind them. Judging by the presentation, the seated figure is a probable Swamiji (probable) wearing the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold turban.2013-05-13A decorated ceremonial stage framed by garlands of orange, pink, white and purple flowers and gold drapery. A figure with long dark hair, a pink and white garland, gold necklaces and an orange-brown dhoti with gold borders holds up a small silver vessel with a green cloth and white flowers, while smiling. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and gold chain bends toward a low altar holding a small offering. At right, a younger man in orange robes and an earpiece holds a long silver implement. Behind them, a cameraman films and a green and gold deity murti or decorated seat is visible. Pillars with gold carvings frame the scene.2013-04-21A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja on a stage. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red undershirt and an orange shawl sits on a golden throne decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and red velvet cushions, hands folded and smiling. A kneeling man in a white shirt bends forward toward his feet. To the left, a smiling man in an orange robe and a woman in white sit near the platform, with a woman in a white sari and a man in white shirt standing at right. Behind them is a painted backdrop in orange and cream tones. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure has long swept-back hair, orange shawl and red garment cues consistent with the page.2009-07-25September 23 20122012-09-23