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June 18 2010

Two men in saffron-orange robes sit side by side on orange-upholstered seats in front of a stone temple structure with carved panels and brass lamp stands behind them. The man on the left has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, and is smiling while gesturing with one hand. The man on the right is shaved-headed with white and yellow tilak marks on his forehead, wearing an orange kurta and dhoti with a golden-edged border, and gestures with his hands while listening. A red-and-white striped backdrop and a carved stone figure appear at the top of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the man on the left has long swept-back hair, a saffron shawl and a red forehead mark, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.

Two seated men in saffron-orange robes sit before a backdrop of stylised trees in pale lavender tones. The man on the left sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and a white-and-red forehead marking; he has long swept-back hair and holds his hands together in his lap. The man on the right sits on a cream-coloured chair, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a red forehead mark, and eyeglasses, with a grey-streaked beard, hands clasped. A green palm plant stands at the left edge and gold lion-shaped throne supports are visible.

A photograph of a seated group of saffron-clad sannyasis on a stage with a red curtain and white drape behind them. On the right, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a long rudraksha mala sits smiling, appearing to be a probable Swamiji candidate by his turban, long swept-back hair and rudraksha cues. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with white forehead markings speaks into a microphone, and a seated man in a red-and-orange kurta wearing spectacles sits in the middle row with a man in white beside him. Chrome-framed chairs with red cushions line the stage.

Two saffron-robed sannyasis sit side by side on silver-framed chairs with red cushions at a stage event, in front of a backdrop showing a red temple sculpture and palm trees. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a long dark swept-back hair, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, and speaks with a smile toward the other man. The man on the right has a shaved head, an orange shawl draped over his shoulders, a dark bead mala, and his hands are pressed together in a gesture of conversation. Garlands of pink and white flowers hang on the left, and a brass lamp with flowers is visible at the edge. A man in white and a striped shawl sits partly visible at left. a person cues: the left figure has a turban, long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.

April 21 2016

Three seated men in orange and saffron robes sit in orange upholstered armchairs on a light tiled floor in a hall with red curtains. The man on the left wears an orange shawl over his head and a rudraksha mala, and sits barefoot. The centre man is bald with a rudraksha mala and orange robes, hands folded in his lap. The man on the right has a grey beard, glasses, a red tilak, a pale saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles and rings. Several children in orange clothing sit on the floor behind them, and a few adults in white sit in the background near the doorway.

2013-10-20 +1 copies

Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an ornate temple-style setting with gold and pink decorative pillars and a gilded throne-like seat behind. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a tall orange-and-red turban-style headdress decorated with a central gold emblem, and layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits speaking and gesturing with one hand holding a small object. To the left, a man with a vibhuti forehead mark wears a rust-red robe and a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, looking toward the right. Behind them a third person in red and orange clothing raises a hand. Marigold flowers and a tray of rudraksha beads sit in the foreground.

August 09 2007

Two saffron-robed monastics sit side by side in cushioned chairs on a stage with red draped tables and a brass lamp decorated with white and orange flower garlands. The younger man on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe, and gestures with his hands while speaking. The older bald man on the right wears an orange shawl and dark rudraksha mala and rests one hand on the armrest, listening. Behind them stand a man in white with a green-and-white shawl and a man in white with a rudraksha mala. A seated man on the far left wears a green-white-saffron shawl. Background banners show a figure in orange.

December 31 2009

Photograph of a seated ceremony on a red floral-patterned dais with an ornate gilded throne backed by garlands of white jasmine and orange marigolds. On the left, an elderly bald man with a red bindi and white beard, wearing orange robes, sits and looks toward the right. On the right, a younger man with long dark hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange robe and long gold beaded necklaces, leans forward with hands joined and smiles. Behind them stand a man in a green shirt with a gold necklace, a bald man with glasses in an orange robe, and a man in white at the upper right. A carved wooden lion and pink flowers sit in the foreground.