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July 16 2012

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A photograph of a shaved-headed woman in white clothes with an orange shawl draped over her shoulders, standing at a gold ornate pedestal with red velvet and a red tray of offerings behind her. She holds her palms open and outward toward the gold stand while speaking. A second woman in the foreground, wearing an orange shawl and gold earrings, has her hands folded in anjali mudra. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja space with flowers and a red-and-gold backdrop. Two people are visible. The woman in white does not match the a person appearance cues, so her identity is uncertain.2012-07-16January 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesClose photo of a woman's hands cupped together, holding a loose strand of saffron-yellow thread that drapes down from above, with a small yellow mark on her palm. She wears a white top with an orange collar, a silver watch, gold bangles and a ring. In the foreground, the head of another woman with dark hair pulled back is visible. A person in orange robes with partial lettering on the sleeve stands at the left edge. Beige and red fabric fills the background.2012-07-14A seated man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron wrap, a crown-like headpiece is absent, and he wears a large ornate gold necklace with rudraksha beads, his arm extended with white powder on his hand and forearm. He sits on a gold-carved throne-like seat, smiling as he offers white powder to a woman in a white sari with a yellow border who holds out her hands with white powder, smiling. Behind him a young attendant in orange holds a plate of white powder, while monks in orange robes stand nearby holding white powder in their hands. Other white-clad devotees stand in the background, and a red-and-white wall, potted plant and stone blocks appear in the courtyard. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and ornate gold rudraksha necklace, and he is distributing white powder during a blessing.2009-06-15A seated group of devotees during a ritual offering at a temple-style hall. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a pink border presses her palms together in prayer, and beside her an older woman in a green blouse and white sari holds a silver tray with an orange cloth and a yellow-edged cloth. Silver bowls with offerings sit on a gold-toned surface. Behind them, several people sit in white clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned seat decorated with orange fabric, with a garland of flowers and fruit and sweets on a shelf nearby. A bald shaved head in the lower right is visible in the foreground.2010-11-01A woman in a cream sari with a gold-and-red border and a yellow shawl sits with eyes closed and hands clasped, a white sandal-paste mark and red bindi on her forehead. In the foreground, a person in orange robes with bare feet sits beside a gold-ornamented seat. A silver tray holds pink flowers, red apples and small silver bowls, with more pink flowers in the lower foreground. A silver flask sits behind her against a white and red striped wall.2010-09-13A photograph of a padapuja ritual before a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red flower garland draped over the shoulders, the lower body and feet visible on a gold-ornamented throne. A bald elderly man in a white shirt kneels with palms pressed together, a pink lotus in his hands. A woman at left in white clothes with a mala necklace and folded hands, and a man at right in a white shirt and cream shawl kneels offering flower petals from a metal plate. Pink lotus flowers, rose petals and an offering plate rest on a red cloth at the feet. Two more heads are partly visible at the bottom edge, bringing the visible people to five.A photograph of a seated devotional gathering in a hall with dark red wooden panelling. A woman with grey hair pulled back, a red bindi and white forehead markings, and drop earrings holds a small plate of offerings in her left hand while her eyes are closed. She wears an orange shawl with printed text over a purple blouse and a purple-and-gold sari border, and a white name badge hangs from her shawl. Beside her, a younger woman with long dark hair sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in prayer, wearing an orange shawl over white clothes and a colourful bracelet. Partially visible at the left edge, a child in white and pink clothing sits nearby. Cabinets and a red cushion are visible behind them.2012-07-08Photograph of devotees at a ritual offering beside an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions. In the foreground an older woman in a white sari with a red bindi and dark beaded mala leans forward with eyes lowered, holding a small silver vessel. Behind her a younger woman in a blue top and white shawl, and other white-clad devotees, stand near. At left a woman with palms pressed together in anjali wears a white sari with a red border and gold bangles. Silver trays with fruit and offerings sit in the lower foreground beside the golden carved panel.2010-11-01A woman with grey hair pulled back stands with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali at her chest, a red-orange tilak on her forehead. She wears an orange shawl printed with repeated Sanskrit-style script and a white eyelet blouse, with a red thread and beaded bracelet on her wrist. Behind her, a woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala stands slightly out of focus, and an ornate gold object appears at the lower right. The scene suggests a devotional greeting or darshan.2017-07-30Photograph from behind devotees offering aarti to a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. The seated figure wears orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, with hands folded in lap, and only the torso and lower body are visible. A bald man in a brown sweater sits at left holding a small oil lamp with a flame. A woman with white hair in a white garment raises a lit lamp in the center. Another woman with dark hair in a bun and a woman with curly hair in white clothing sit at right. Offerings on brass plates, a red apple and sweets are visible in front of the throne, and a lamp burns on the lower right.2010-09-03A close-up photograph of a shaved-headed woman in a white sari with a gold border, wearing red-framed glasses, a red bindi, gold earrings, bangles and a long rudraksha mala. She sits with her eyes lowered, holding a small silver bowl containing a red object, with a name badge reading Pada Pooja, Houston, 30/8/10 pinned to her clothing. A gold carved throne edge is visible at the left. The a person field is none because no candidate for a person is present; the person shown is a devotee in white ritual dress.2010-08-30