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December 01 2013

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A seated figure on a golden lion-headed throne wears a dark wrapped turban with a gold ornament, a long multi-strand bead necklace, a rudraksha bracelet on the upper arm, and a rust-red robe with a gold edge. A bald man in white clothes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar facing him. Gold lion carvings, a gold-fringed parasol and wood-panelled walls form the setting. Swamiji (probable) appears in this scene, identified by the turban, saffron-toned robe and multiple rudraksha malas as the seated person being honoured.2013-12-01December 16 20122012-12-16December 01 20132013-12-01A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wrapped in a high crown-like headpiece with a gold ornament, wearing a maroon-red saffron-toned robe, multiple rudraksha malas, rudraksha bracelets and an ornate gold necklace. The figure extends a hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them stands a golden lion statue and a gold-fringed lampshade. The figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues, consistent with the a person candidate, shown in an in-person blessing role.2013-12-01A photograph of a satsang setting with a standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large gold pendant, gold armbands, a red tilak on his forehead and gold earrings. He smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in white clothes, who bows with hands folded. Two men on the left, one in a white shirt and one in a plaid shirt, stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them are ornate golden shrine structures decorated with red, yellow and green floral garlands, and a video camera on a tripod stands nearby. Probable Swamiji is shown in person, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ceremonial necklace.2013-07-01December 01 20132013-12-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne against a painted orange and yellow backdrop with palm trees. The seated man wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament at the front, a yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and an orange-red shawl over his shoulders. A man in a white kurta, seen from behind, leans forward to touch or bless the seated figure's forehead. On the right, another person in white clothing raises an arm and holds a small stick or incense. Brass or gold ritual vessels with fruit sit at the lower left. The seated figure is in a central role, shown as honoured, but the appearance cues are a turban and beaded necklace, not a clear identity match, so a person is unsure.2015-10-25A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event with gold and red drapery behind. A person in a red-and-gold turban, gold necklace and multiple rudraksha bracelets stretches one arm forward and places an open hand on the head of a younger man with long dark hair and a short beard. The younger man wears a white kurta with a red-orange shawl and holds his palms together in front of his face. A gilded ceremonial staff stands at left, and another person in orange clothing with folded hands appears at upper right.2014-08-03A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon and gold saffron-toned dress with a gold beaded necklace and a bare upper arm, placing a hand on the forehead of a young man in white kurta with an orange lanyard, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. A woman in white holds a sheet of paper beside them. Behind, gold deity murti and brass oil lamps stand against a red backdrop, with other white-clad devotees wearing orange lanyards and a standing person in maroon with rudraksha mala. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face and presentation are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2015-10-06September 29 20132013-09-29A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red robe with gold border, wearing a tall dreadlocked headpiece with a small white ornamental parasol, multiple rudraksha malas and bead bracelets, seated on a gold lion-form throne beside a golden lion statue. Facing him, a man in a white shirt and white trousers holds his palms raised toward the seated figure in a gesture of greeting or blessing, with a small wooden box of offerings on the red carpet. The room has wood-panelled walls and gold decorative elements. Appearance-based cues of a probable Swamiji (probable) are present: the seated figure wears dreadlocked hair, a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha malas and ceremonial ornaments, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) as the seated figure receiving the gesture.2013-12-01A photograph of two men in close, intimate interaction. On the left, a man with long dark hair wears a gold leaf-shaped headband, a gold necklace, a large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, gold bangles and an orange-saffron draped garment, smiling as he reaches out. On the right, a shorter man with short hair wears a white shirt and an orange shawl, a wristwatch and a rudraksha bracelet, with his hand raised toward the first man's head. The setting is an indoor room with a pale wall, a curtain and a white air conditioning unit. Appearance cues for the man in orange: long swept-back hair, a gold headpiece, saffron garments and rudraksha mala suggest a person, though identity is uncertain.2012-05-03