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October 16 2016

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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall with red curtains and a red carpet. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha mala beads, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold cloth draped at his waist places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Gold lion-shaped ornamental carvings and a gilded structure stand in the foreground. Several women in orange and magenta saris stand or sit behind them. The appearance cues for the blessing figure are long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments; the figure is labelled a person by the page, so the appearance-based label applies.2016-10-16A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a full beard, bare chest, an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala and gold bangles places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and wristwatch, who presses his palms together in prayer. A gilded lion-form throne with red cushions sits in the foreground. Behind them, women in pink and red saris stand near red curtains and a gold-trimmed mirror, one with a garland. Appearance-based candidate for a person, seated in the blessing position with distinctive dreadlocks, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments; the event is a blessing or initiation-style darshan.2016-10-16A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, a bare upper body, a dark rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, leaning forward to offer a raised hand blessing to a kneeling man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt with a red neckerchief who clasps the figure's hand. A woman in white with a dark beaded mala looks on beside him. Behind them, women in orange and red saris stand near red curtains. In the foreground a large gold lion-form seat or throne and stacks of white cloth bundles and gold-edged booklets sit on a red velvet cloth. The figure's saffron-toned wrap and ornaments suggest a darshan or blessing setting, and the printed name in the corner identifies the photograph's source.2016-10-16Photograph of a ritual blessing. A long-haired, bearded figure with dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange cloth wrap, rudraksha beads and gold bangles and armlets, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in an olive-green shirt who has his palms joined and eyes closed. Behind them a woman in white with rudraksha malas assists, and a woman in a blue patterned sari with gold bangles stands with hands folded. A large gold-plated bull figure (Nandi) sits in the foreground, and a trident stands in the background.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16July 17 20152015-07-17A seated figure with long dark matted hair, wearing a rust-red wrap and a large rudraksha mala with ornate gold-toned beads, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with a red-and-orange shawl and folded hands in anjali. Behind them, several people in white and red-orange garments stand, and a gilded lion-headed throne armrest is in the foreground. A red curtain hangs at right. The gesture suggests a blessing or darshan at a ritual gathering.2016-03-30A photograph of a ceremonial darshan inside a draped hall. A man with long dreadlocks and a bare upper body, wearing a rust-red shawl, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and touches the forehead of a seated devotee with his right hand. Behind him stand a row of women and men in white and cream ritual clothes, several with white forehead markings. Golden lion and bull figures, a golden staff and a gold kalasha-style ornament surround the seat, with deep red curtains behind. a person cues: long dreadlocks, rust-red shawl, ornate golden surroundings and a ceremonial seat; the seated man is performing blessing.2017-08-20May 07 20172017-05-07April 26 20172017-04-26A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a gold necklace and gold armlets, wearing an orange-brown shawl and rudraksha beads, reaching toward a large gilded lion-shaped vahana or throne carving in the foreground. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a pale-shirted man stand near a bright light. A devotee in white with an orange mala holds a folded orange cloth. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like gold ornament and saffron clothing, consistent with the page's a person reference, while the people around him wear white ritual clothes.2016-10-11May 07 20172017-05-07