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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe with gold border, a long gold bead necklace, long dark swept-back hair, a white forehead marking and red bindi, smiling with arms outstretched. a person: a seated figure in saffron with long swept-back hair, gold bead garland and ornate gold throne. Foreground: a older man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels with a hand raised toward him. Red and gold beaded hangings and grey drapes fill the background. A small brown footstool and a microphone sit near the throne.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a gold and red throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers. He wears a long red-pink garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back dark hair, and holds his palms together in greeting while smiling. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends low at his feet, which rest on a red footstool, as she performs padapuja. Behind them, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand under a tent with red pennants and a decorated cylindrical banner. Petals are scattered on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne being honoured with padapuja.

A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged border and a rudraksha mala necklace sits on a red velvet throne with gold-carved arms, with a red bindi on the forehead. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and gold wristwatch kneels and bows his head forward, touching the seated figure's foot with both hands in reverence. Behind them are garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, a gold-draped deity murti in red and blue cloth, and a red-lidded box with gold offerings. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja at a peetha seat.

A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions and a red seat cushion, framed by a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he wears a red forehead mark. Behind him hang orange, yellow and green draped cloths in a fan pattern. A white cloth-covered table with a metal vessel and a rudraksha mala sits at the left edge. The floor carries a green mat and red carpet. Only one person is physically present.

January 31 2009

January 24 2009

A photograph of a seated long-haired figure in orange robes over a red top, sitting on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward, touching the velvet red cushion at the figure's feet. Behind them, a younger man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded in front of a floral backdrop of orange, red and yellow gerbera daisies and white blooms. Fruit sits on a tray at the left. Suggests a devotee paying respects at a formal seated reception.

A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in an orange robe over a red undershirt, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a floral backdrop of red gerbera and yellow and white daisies. A man in a cream shirt and trousers bends forward to offer something to him, and a small red vermilion mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. Another man in an orange and red-bordered dhoti stands at right, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A green carpet covers the floor and flower petals and garlands lie at the base of the throne.

A photograph of a long-haired man in flowing orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising one hand in blessing with a broad smile. He wears a gold bead necklace and a gold pendant, and has a red mark and white vibhuti on his forehead. Flowers, including red petals, lie at the base of the throne. To the left, a man in white clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them hangs a deep blue curtain, and a microphone stand is visible at right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, orange clothing, malas and throne.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold beaded necklaces, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest. A man in a white shirt and orange-bordered dhoti stands bent forward with palms pressed together, receiving a touch on the forehead from the seated figure's hand. A golden lion-shaped stand and bright marigold and rose floral decorations surround the throne. The setting resembles a darshan or blessing moment in a temple-like hall.

February 27 2011

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A barefoot person in a flowing saffron-orange robe and long garland of white jasmine with green and pink flowers stands on a green carpet strewn with petals, one hand raised to the forehead and the other arm extended in a gesture. A gold ceremonial necklace hangs at the chest. Behind is a large orange backdrop with a painted face, a gold-patterned frame, a white decorated couch, and a standing fan. A second man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the right edge, smiling. Photo appears taken at a ceremonial programme.