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May 01 2015

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April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban, a rust-orange robe and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with a long garland of orange marigolds and white flowers draped over the shoulders. Several men in white and light-coloured shirts bend forward and reach toward the figure's feet and hands in a gesture of reverence, while a woman in a red-and-gold sari stands at the left edge beside the throne. The figure appears to be a person, identified by the turban, robe and rudraksha cues with a throne and garland setting, and is seated in the central position of a darshan scene.2016-04-30January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a golden lion armrest. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a white and orange flower garland, and smiles while touching the armrest. Two devotees kneel and bow with folded hands in front of the throne; one wears striped orange garments, the other a dark head covering. A bald man in red robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses stands at left, and a man in white with a mala stands behind the throne. A carved gilded backrest stands behind the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange-red robes and turban with a garland and rudraksha-style beads on the attendant, indicating a reception of devotees.2016-04-30May 02 20162016-05-02A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a devotee who bows with hands folded near his chest. The seated man wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-red robe, a long brown rudraksha-style mala and a multicoloured flower garland with white, blue and pink blossoms. His right hand rests on an orange cloth on the red cushion. The devotee in a white-and-cream striped shirt has an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. Behind them stand a bald man in white and orange clothing with gold beads, a woman in a pink-red sari, and a camera on a tripod. The gilded throne back has carved deity relief panels. Red drapery and a dark backdrop fill the setting. Kalpataru darshan context is noted in the page.2016-04-30A ceremonial photo in a bright red and orange tented setting with marigold petals on the red floor. A young man in a red dhoti-style garment bows forward, his head covered by a long orange cloth held over him, while a woman in a dark red sari with a red-and-gold turban and layered gold and bead necklaces smiles and rests a hand on his shoulder. Another man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a seated man in saffron robes with a white-and-black bead necklace and a tilak on his forehead extends his hand toward the scene. Several other people in orange and saffron stand in the background.2015-01-13A crowded outdoor event where a central figure in a red-orange turban with a golden emblem, red-orange robe and long gold-bead necklaces stands smiling and gesturing as a devotee in orange bows and kneels before him. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis, a bald man in orange holding a bag, and elderly men in white and yellow shawls sit on red chairs under a canopy. A woman on the right in orange with a white forehead mark and pearl beads watches. Colourful painted backdrop and tripod visible behind.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor pavilion. A seated woman in a rust-orange sari with a rust-red turban, a long garland of multicoloured flowers, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads smiles as a man in white dhoti and bare-chested top bows low, touching her hands. Another man in white dhoti and cream top sits to the left holding a tray of fruit, and a woman in an orange blouse and red skirt stands at the right. Behind them is a gilded throne with a flower-decorated seat and a golden decorative backrest, along with a gold-ornamented pillar and a carved deity panel. The red carpeted floor and white canopy complete the setting.2015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a white and pink flower garland over a rudraksha mala; the figure smiles while holding a yellow fruit or banana that a man in a checked shirt bows to receive. A woman in a red blouse and red garment and another woman in an orange-and-gold sari stand nearby, and a golden ornamental stand is in the foreground. Appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate present with orange turban, rudraksha mala and garland cues; the page indicates a Kalpataru darshan visit.2016-04-29A seated figure in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and a long dark braid, wearing a rust-red robe, multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, smiles while extending his hand to bless a shaved-headed man bowing forward. The bowing man wears an orange shawl over red clothing. Behind them a man in white dhoti with red rudraksha beads assists, a younger man in a red headband and red garments stands at right, and an ornate carved gold throne with scroll patterns frames the scene. On the right wall is a carved relief of a goddess with a crown, holding a hand raised. Photo taken at a stage setting.2016-05-01A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange draped garment sits on a red throne with gold trim, a white and red flower garland around the neck, hands joined in greeting toward visitors. Standing before him on a red carpet are devotees: a man in an orange shawl over white shirt and red dhoti with a red tilak on the forehead, a man with shaved head in orange and gold clothing wearing a gold necklace, and women in red and maroon saris and beaded necklaces. A boy in a striped navy and white polo shirt stands at right, and a cameraperson with a tripod and people holding phones are in the background, with a gold ornament at the lower edge of the throne.2016-04-29