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January 17 2010

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper arm sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat, smiling as he touches a small pink packet or paper to the head of a woman who kneels before him with her hair tied back in a red band. Behind him stands another man in orange robes with hands folded, and a third man in white is partly visible. A red-orange curtain hangs behind, with carved stone lion figures on a pillar at the upper right. A figure in white and a red-bordered sari appear at the edge of the frame. The setting resembles a temple or ashram blessing.2010-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shoulder, a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead sits on a gold-carved throne, holding a small object in his hand while facing three men standing before him. Two of the standing men wear orange turbans and orange robes; one holds a small yellow book. A second throne behind him holds a woman in orange and red clothing with a floral garland and gold ornaments. The backdrop is red draped cloth. a person: the seated man in orange with rudraksha mala and vibhuti mark, on the gold throne.2013-02-06August 11 20092009-08-11October 09 20082008-10-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a swept-back hairstyle and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red-and-gold throne draped in silver-patterned fabric, reaching down to touch the head of a small girl in a pink dress who kneels before him with a rudraksha mala hanging from her neck. Behind him, a man in orange robes with a ceremonial necklace and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stand near marigold garlands. A man in white and a bald head appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, swept-back hair, rudraksha-adorned presence and throne seat, in a blessing gesture with the child.2009-09-11A seated man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and a pink and white flower garland, placing a thread or chain over the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a grey border. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace assists, holding the woman's hair. Behind them, a gold-embossed backdrop, a green foliage and red flower decoration, and a red cushion frame the scene on a gold throne-like seat. Another man in a white dhoti stands at the left edge. The seated man shows strong appearance cues consistent with a person, seated on a throne and receiving the devotee, while the others appear as priests or assistants.2009-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesJuly 13 20092009-07-13A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and a long beaded necklace receiving a devotee who kneels on a red-edged mat, placing his head forward while the seated figure's hands rest on his head in blessing. The seated figure wears layered rudraksha-style beads and sits in a cream cushioned chair. Beside them a man in white kurta with a red shawl leans in, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and gold garland holds a wooden tray containing fruit and small offerings. On the right, a man with long hair in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind, a framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange with raised hand, and a gold-trimmed throne with orange drapery fills the room.2010-02-12September 30 20082008-09-30December 01 20112011-12-01May 07 20122012-05-07