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July 16 2015

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a gilded throne with golden lion armrests, backed by a floral garland arch of red, yellow and white flowers and a golden canopy. He wears a rudraksha mala and a long white-and-yellow flower garland. Golden ceremonial umbrellas and gold-tipped trident-topped staffs flank the throne on a red-draped platform. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded. A man in white dhoti with bare upper body sits at the right edge beside a fan, and a gold box sits on the carpeted floor.2015-07-16July 17 20152015-07-17July 20 20132013-07-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged dhoti sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate red velvet throne-like seat before a golden backdrop with a trident and a ceremonial sword. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, with white vibhuti tilak on his forehead, and bare feet. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, with red and yellow flower arrangements on red-draped platforms. To the left a young male devotee in orange robe with a shaved head and white tilak sits with hands folded in prayer. Painted temple pillars and trees form the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2012-10-07A photograph of a ceremonial court scene in a red-draped hall. A seated man on a gilded throne with lion-armrest carvings, wearing a maroon turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Two silver trident-tipped staffs and a ceremonial mace stand beside the throne. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti and an ornate green-and-gold headdress holds a lit lamp, and a man in a striped sash and white dhoti stands with flower garlands at a second throne decorated with yellow and white flowers. Devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge.2015-10-18July 17 20152015-07-17Photo of a ceremonial stage inside a red-draped hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with lion-head armrests sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rust-red turban, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and a saffron-orange dhoti. Behind the throne, a floral garland of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers frames the seat. Golden trident staffs and a gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird finial stand around the dais. On the right, an attendant in a green-and-gold turban, white dhoti and flower garland holds a silver tray with a lit oil lamp, while a decorated deity murti stands in the background.2015-10-18A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and lion-shaped armrests, under a gold canopy and several gold-fringed parasols. He wears a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with a yellow-red tilak on his forehead. Silver trident staffs stand around the throne, and green lighting and a leafy backdrop frame the stage in a tented hall with white-covered chairs at the rear. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, presiding over the event.2015-10-12October 19 20152015-10-19 +1 copiesJuly 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate red velvet throne with gold-painted lion armrests and a golden backrest topped by a trident. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, bare-chested except for an orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulders and orange-saffron dhoti, wearing a long gold pendant necklace and beaded mala. Oil lamps, red and yellow artificial flowers, and a painted tree backdrop with stone temple pillars surround him. Visible appearance cues include the saffron ceremonial clothing and ornate gold necklace, consistent with the page's a person reference, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-10-08May 23 20152015-05-23 +1 copies