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October 17 2010

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A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with a leopard-print cloth at his waist, rudraksha malas across his chest and gold bangles on his upper arms, raises his right hand in blessing while seated on a red cushioned throne covered with a silver backed panel. Gold lion figures flank the seat, a gold nandi-style bull stands behind him, and a golden statue of a female figure stands to the left. Behind the throne a garland-covered arch holds golden deity murti figures wearing crowns and jewellery, with yellow and red flower garlands and fruit. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge. One physical person is present.2017-11-28January 01 20082008-01-01A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi sits in a red zebra-striped throne decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and white jasmine. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta with gold detailing, an orange dhoti-style lower garment with a gold border, a gold chain and a red beaded collar, and holds his hands together in namaste. Ornate gilded carving surrounds the seat.2008-12-28July 07 20092009-07-07July 17 20082008-07-17December 27 20092009-12-27October 24 20102010-10-24A man seated on an ornate throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine and orange and yellow marigolds, with carved wooden lion heads at the armrests and a large carved deity murti above. He wears a golden crown with a peacock feather, long dark hair, a white dhoti with yellow border, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing while smiling. A silver vessel with flower garlands sits at his feet, with rose petals scattered on the floor. A man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala stands to the left. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas frame the top corners.2005-01-01A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a rust-red robe with gold borders, a long orange-beaded mala, a large pink and white flower garland, and gold ornaments. A white forehead marking with a red dot and a green parrot perches above him. Behind the throne is an arch of yellow, pink, purple and white flower decoration. Silver lamps with flames sit at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable) is shown in this photo: the long swept-back hair, orange beaded mala and rust-red robe with gold border are visible cues, but his identity is an appearance-based label only.2013-04-15A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a central pendant. He sits smiling on a gold throne-like seat framed by an arch of purple, yellow, red and white flower garlands, with cushioned armrests on either side. His hands are raised in a gesture before his chest. Appearance cues include long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, so this is a probable Swamiji.2009-12-27A man with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with gold-bordered wrap, a red bindi, and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace resembling a rudraksha-style mala. Gold carved fish-shaped armrest detail and a gilded panel with a deity relief sit behind him. Swamiji (probable) — long swept-back hair, saffron/orange robe and ornate gold necklaces seated on a flower-decorated throne. The background is a draped beige cloth wall.2009-12-27October 24 20102010-10-24