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Portraits of the Jagadguru — in the garden, on the seat of the Peetham, and in the gesture of blessing.

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In the garden

Seated among trees in deep red robes, the Jagadguru raises his right hand in the gesture of blessing — abhaya, the assurance of fearlessness. The rudraksha malas and the three lines of vibhuti on the forehead are marks worn in the Smarta tradition.

Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji in saffron robes seated on a dark carved seat, raising his right hand in blessing — 02 In saffron, blessing.

Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji in red robes seated cross-legged on a throne in a garden, palm raised in blessing — 03 Seated in the open air.

Close portrait of Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji against a deep blue background, a saffron cloth over his head and vibhuti across his forehead — 04 Portrait.

Throughout the site

More photographs, in context

Each page of this website carries its own photographs, placed alongside the story they belong to.

HomeOn the riverbank; walking at the Math
AboutA seated portrait
Life & JourneyAt study
Guru ParamparaBefore the carved seat
TeachingsIn meditation
SringeriAt the Tunga, before Vidyashankara
EventsPada puja; the festive throne