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May 18 2013

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Outdoor ritual scene under tall trees with a stone base around a trunk. A bare-chested man in the foreground with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a brown-and-gold dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaskar on a dark stone platform, with a black dog beside him. Behind him, a line of young men in saffron-orange robes and white forehead markings stand in an attentive row; two figures in maroon cloth hold white plates. A black serpent-like sculpture lies at the left edge near dark slabs. a person candidate appearance cues are present (long swept-back hair, beaded necklaces, distinctive dress), so this is a probable identification of the central figure as a person, standing in prayer with disciples.2013-05-18May 15 20132013-05-15May 17 20132013-05-17A man stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered, in an outdoor setting with trees and a pink-orange building behind. He wears a rust-red cloth wrap with a yellow-gold band, a thick rust-red beaded mala with gold bead ornaments, gold bangles and an armlet, and a small gold earring; his bare upper body is visible. Behind him, several young people in saffron-orange robes stand in line with hands folded, some with white forehead markings. One holds a gold kalasha-like vessel, and another holds a rope. The man's appearance matches the appearance-based cues of a person, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala, though this is uncertain.2013-05-18Outdoor photo at an ashram grounds beneath large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots. A central figure with long dark hair, a red and gold garland, a gold necklace, and orange robes stands on a black stone platform with palms pressed together in namaste, with a small red mat at his feet. Beside him a man in orange robes holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings, and another man in orange holds a similar plate on the right. Behind them a crowd of people in white dhotis and white shirts and a woman in a red sari stand with hands folded, watching the ritual.Outdoor ashram scene under large leafy trees. A man in an orange-red dhoti and a yellow-edged shawl stands barefoot on a dark stone slab, wearing a long gold necklace with beads, bangles and a wristband; he holds his hands together in a respectful greeting. Before him on the slab are flower petals arranged in a pattern of red, orange and white blossoms, with a sprinkling of green leaves. Behind him stands a group of about ten people in saffron and orange robes, several holding musical instruments, and a drummer in red sits at right beside a large drum. At left, a white arched shrine holds a black stone deity murti with a red-orange flower-covered base. Two red-patterned mats lie on the stone.2013-08-15A procession on a paved path between a brick wall and green trees. A central man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long hair swept back, a tilak on his forehead, a long saffron-and-gold garland and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot along a woven mat strip. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis and younger boys, some shaved-headed with white forehead markings, walk in line; a black dog walks among them. Women in maroon saris and a drummer in white with a red-and-white drum appear in the background.2013-05-17A man stands barefoot on a dark tiled platform with a small red-and-gold mat beneath him, palms pressed together at chest level in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange-red saffron garment wrapped around the body with gold-yellow borders, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets on his arms, a gold pendant necklace, and a wreath or band of flowers on his head. Behind him are tall trees with exposed roots, a white circular stone planter and an orange wall. At the right edge a printed banner shows a small portrait photo with text. The setting is an outdoor ashram-style courtyard in daylight.2012-05-03May 18 20132013-05-18May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesMay 29 20132013-05-29October 05 20142014-10-05