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April 15 2018

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September 27 20152015-09-27A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha belt and a tall dreadlocked hairstyle wrapped with rudraksha beads, with white tripundra marks on his forehead, extends his hands to bless a standing devotee in a white shirt and rudraksha mala. The devotee bows with head bowed as the seated man's palms rest on his head. A silver lion-shaped figure and an ornate silver-and-gold throne frame the scene on a stage. Whether the seated figure is a person is based on appearance cues: dreadlocks, saffron robe, rudraksha ornaments and the throne, consistent with the page.2018-04-15April 04 20182018-04-04A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-orange robe and multiple rudraksha malas sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, pressing his palm to his forehead. A white-haired man in a white shirt kneels before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. A silver lion sculpture sits beside the throne against a dark backdrop. The seated man has a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead and wears a gold pendant. The scene suggests darshan on a stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron-orange robe.2017-12-16May 07 20142014-05-07A seated figure in an orange-red sleeveless garment with gold embroidery and a pink rose garland with green leaves places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure has long dark hair, a white forehead marking, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; he sits on a red and gold throne with a leopard-print cloth. Behind them stands a silver trident and a woman in a cream sari with orange shawl. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange clothing with long swept-back hair and a garland, giving blessing to a devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. A temple illustration is printed on the backdrop.2014-05-11July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of a bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a rudraksha mala headpiece, wearing a garland of red and yellow flowers and a maroon-brown wrap over one shoulder, his bare arm extended as he touches the head of a shorter man in a white shirt with a rudraksha necklace who stands with palms pressed together in respect. A dark blue starry backdrop with a galaxy-like glow fills the stage behind them, and a white ornate chair edge is visible at left. a person is the bearded man, shown in a blessing gesture to a devotee.2018-04-15Photograph taken at night at an outdoor satsang-style gathering. A man seated on a gold-embossed throne with red zebra-print cushions wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes and a long multicolored garland of orange marigolds, white flowers, green leaves and red and blue beads, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace; he is smiling and extending his hand toward a devotee. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange-red shawl and a white forehead mark holds a brass plate with a small lamp and offerings. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white forehead mark and beaded necklace sits nearby. Behind them a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits under banana leaves and a saffron-and-yellow banner on a pole. Gold ornamental pieces and a brass vessel are on the dais.2015-08-09A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a forehead tilak and a short beard wears an orange-saffron shawl over a bare chest, with a gold pendant and rudraksha mala. He touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and rudraksha necklace, who presses his palms together in anjali. Behind them is an ornate gold carved screen and a leopard-print cushioned seat. Two people are visible.2017-10-06May 12 20142014-05-12August 04 20172017-08-04