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July 23 2010

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July 23 20102010-07-23July 20 20102010-07-20Photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest, with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on the forehead, gold earrings and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace, leaning in to touch the cheek of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who raises his hand in a gesture of devotion. The seated figure holds the older man's hand near a gold-edged cloth. Behind them a second man in white wears a rudraksha mala, and a red drape and a wall air conditioner form the backdrop. a person seated at the front in an appearance-based label, with a devotee in white receiving blessing at close range.2012-07-06A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate silver-and-gold necklace seated on a red velvet throne with a gold-framed back, a garland of yellow and red marigolds draped over the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a blue short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers reaches out to clasp the seated figure's hand. Behind them, a man in orange robes and a second orange-clad attendant stand near a large painted backdrop of a deity. Textured saffron cloth lies across the throne arm. Based on the setting and visible cues, the seated figure is a person in person, shown during a darshan-style greeting.2008-10-08A photograph of an indoor room with pink walls and a framed Nataraja dancing Shiva image garlanded with flowers on the right. A smiling figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a long rudraksha mala, stands in the centre, appearing to be a person, though the appearance is only partly clear. Beside him an elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti stands close, looking toward the figure. On the left, a seated woman in an orange sari with a striped orange headwrap sits on a white plastic chair, and a partly visible person in orange clothing sits at the far left edge.2007-08-09A photograph of a man in a white shirt bending forward to offer a small silver plate to a seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long rudraksha malas, who has long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on the forehead, smiling broadly. A bald man in a white shirt and orange scarf stands behind them. The seated figure is in front of a dark red velvet curtain and a cream-coloured upholstered chair. a person is seated in receipt of the offering, with the cues of long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha malas. Three people are visible.2010-07-07August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. A man in a striped blue, white and brown short-sleeved shirt and jeans stands at left, extending his hands to a seated figure at right who wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, long swept-back black hair and a bare arm, and who is reaching down to place an object into the man's palms. Behind them a bald man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl stands, and a tray of fruit sits on a low table. Other men in white shirts stand along the left edge, and red drapes hang on the right.2010-07-08July 04 20132013-07-04A photograph of two men in an indoor hall with a dark backdrop and ornate gilded throne-like seat. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and an orange saffron wrap sits on a cream cushioned seat, smiling. Swamiji (probable) is the label for this figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a red forehead mark. On the left, a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in a respectful greeting toward him. Behind, another figure in orange robes sits on the gilded throne.2007-01-05July 19 20102010-07-19A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi on his forehead, seated in front of a deep maroon velvet curtain and a cream cushion. He raises one hand in a gesture of greeting toward an older bald man in a white shirt who leans toward him from the left edge of the frame. Another figure in orange is partly visible at the far left. The rudraksha beads and orange robe are the most distinctive visible cues for the seated man. Two people are visible in the scene.2010-07-07 +1 copies