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August 22 2011

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A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an indoor hall. A central figure in a yellow turban with a jewelled crown ornament, red and yellow flower garlands, pearl necklaces and a yellow shawl stands smiling while raising a hand in blessing toward a man in a white shirt who presses his palms together in greeting. Several other men surround them, including one in an orange cloth and others in white and red-bordered dhotis, one holding a bead mala. The setting has golden decorations behind them. Whether the central figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-08-22A photograph of a devotional darshan scene. On the right, a smiling figure in a yellow turban decorated with a jeweled brooch and peacock-feather ornament, wearing a yellow shawl, layered red and orange marigold garlands and a pearl necklace, raises one hand in blessing toward the line of devotees. On the left, several men with hands pressed together in namaste stand in a line; one older man wears white with glasses, a younger man wears a white shirt, and another wears a red-and-white checked shirt. Behind them, more devotees and robed attendants stand in a bright hall with yellow drapery. The figure's face and identity are not established by visible cues, so the subject is described by role only.2011-08-22September 14 20112011-09-14September 14 20112011-09-14Photo of a man in a yellow turban and yellow-orange robe with ornate beaded and jewelled necklaces and armlets, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a devotee. Several people stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, some in white and blue shirts, watching in an indoor hall. A large framed portrait of a figure in orange hangs on the wall behind, and a screen and speaker appear in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2011-11-24A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors, with a woman in a yellow sari and yellow head wrap smiling and raising one hand in greeting. She wears a peacock-feather and jewelled head ornament, multi-strand pearl necklaces, red and orange marigold garlands, and bangles, and holds a flower bundle and a small card. Around her, a man in white with grey hair stands in the foreground with palms pressed together, a bare-backed man in a white dhoti with a green border faces her, and other men in white and saffron-orange robes with folded hands surround her. A man in an orange garment stands behind, and a thatched straw screen and a framed picture appear in the background.2011-08-22A photograph at an indoor event showing a smiling man in a saffron-yellow turban and matching yellow sari-style wrap with a red border, wearing a layered beaded necklace, bangles and an armlet, with a red bindi on his forehead. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a bearded man in the left foreground wearing a teal top. Behind them a young man in a yellow-and-white checked shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand in the background. A screen and a red-draped seat are visible at the back of the room. a person identification is uncertain based on appearance cues alone.2011-11-24Photograph of a smiling man in a bright yellow turban and yellow robe with red border, raising one hand in greeting inside an indoor hall. He wears a red bindi, layered beaded necklaces, a gold ornamental chain, and gold armbands and bangles. Around him, several men press palms together in namaskar; one at left wears a checked shirt and red wrist thread, and others behind wear white dhotis and tilak marks. Background shows a framed portrait and orange-red banners.2011-11-24August 22 20112011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22Indoor photograph at a gathering in a hall with bright ceiling lights and a plain wall behind. A man in an ornate red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament and red tilak, wearing an orange saffron robe, red-and-gold beaded garland and orange bangles, raises his right hand in blessing while smiling. He appears to be a probable Swamiji, given the distinctive turban and saffron robe with ornate beaded adornments, though his face is not clearly shown. Beside him an orange-robed bald man wearing glasses stands at the right edge. At left, a young man in a white shirt bows with palms pressed together, and other devotees with folded hands and folded hands stand behind him, several in white and blue shirts.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24