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May 21 2014

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with palms pressed together in namaste before a large pink lotus backdrop painted with Varanasi ghats and a trident leaning beside the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp lit with many flames, while people in white kurtas and sarees with red borders kneel and offer prayers, one woman extending her hands toward the lamp. The seated figure is described only by role; appearance cues include saffron robes, a rudraksha-style necklace and a throne setting, but identity is uncertain.2014-05-21A seated figure in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on an ornate golden throne with a large pink lotus backdrop and a painted trident in the upper right. A bare-headed attendant in saffron wrap on the left holds a tiered brass aarti lamp stand lit with oil lamps. Around the throne, several women in white and red-bordered saris, one in a green shawl, and a man in white kneel and sit, some holding small brass lamps and plates. Brass oil lamps are set on a blue floor in the foreground. A large trident and a cityscape painting complete the setting, consistent with an aarti or puja ceremony.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests sits before a large heart-shaped backdrop of gold, red, and yellow marigold garlands with sequined panels. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange silk wrap, a gold necklace with a large gold pendant, a purple and white flower garland, and gold bangles, and is smiling. A devotee in a white shirt bends forward to touch the feet of the seated figure. A second man in a dark-red garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands at the right holding a red folder. A tall gold lamp stand and a microphone on a stand appear in the scene. Two people are visible physically in the scene.2016-01-03May 21 20142014-05-21A seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a gold necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Garlands of white, pink and green flowers hang over his shoulders. Beside him, a man in orange robes with long dark hair and a beard holds a lit aarti lamp over a silver plate of offerings for the seated man. To the left, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes watches, and at the right edge a woman in orange is partly visible with hands folded. Behind the throne are yellow flower decorations, a trident on the right, and blue-and-white striped drapery. Pancha arati-style lamp worship is in progress.2008-07-17May 25 20132013-05-25A man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green foliage. He wears a brown turban, a red vermilion mark on his forehead, a maroon robe with gold-bordered edges draped over one shoulder, and a long gold bead necklace. His hands are clasped in his lap and he looks toward the camera. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. The throne cushions are red and the backdrop is orange. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in a satsang setting as a seated teacher with flower-decorated throne, turban, saffron-toned robe and gold necklace.2010-10-11A photograph of a ceremonial scene before an ornate heart-shaped throne decorated with gold, jewels, and white and red-yellow flower garlands. A seated figure in maroon-brown robes, a black turban, red and white flower garlands, and gold armlets sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne flanked by golden lion statues. A man in a white dhoti with gold borders bows and extends his hands toward him. Behind them, two men in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand, and a brass lamp stands on the left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the turban, garlands and ceremonial dress; the bowing man is a devotee.2016-02-20 +1 copiesMay 21 20122012-05-21A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion speaks into a small handheld microphone, his right hand raised in an open gesture. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a large gold pendant necklace, gold bangles and rudraksha armbands. A white vibhuti line and red bindi mark his forehead, and gold hoop earrings are visible. A long gold-tasselled staff stands at the left edge and white flower garlands decorate the throne. a person appears in person as the seated speaker, matching the satsang discourse on the page. Background shows a decorated stage backdrop.2012-09-09April 15 20182018-04-15