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May 22 2018

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May 22 20182018-05-22A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a long dark hair wrap and a white forehead mark sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland and rudraksha beads. A bald man in a white kurta kneels before him, pressing his palms together and touching the seated man's forehead. Beside them, a man with long dreadlocks wears a white and yellow-striped cloth and holds a bronze staff, while a woman in orange sits behind. Ornate gold carvings and a red cloth fill the background.2018-05-22A seated man in a maroon-red robe and matching red-brown turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a large fan-shaped back and red cushions. He wears a long garland of lavender and white flowers, a gold necklace and a large gold pendant, and his eyes are closed in a calm, meditative expression. Beside him, a shirtless devotee in a white dhoti with a white cloth tied at the head bends forward while another man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands behind, one hand on the devotee's back, apparently performing a blessing or padapuja-style ritual. Behind them hang gold and maroon silk drapes and a tall brass lamp stands at right.2017-07-08April 04 20172017-04-04A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white vibhuti line on his forehead and a multi-colored flower garland receives a blessing from a shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold border, who is bare-chested and wears a red beaded necklace. The priest's hand rests on the seated man's head while the seated man holds a rudraksha mala. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with carved floral panels, red and white flower garlands drape overhead, and a golden trident and ceremonial staff stand to the left. A young attendant with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth sits at the left edge. The seated man has long dark hair and a beard and is seated on a cushioned throne. Four people are visible.2018-05-22May 26 20172017-05-26September 11 20162016-09-11May 02 20162016-05-02June 29 20162016-06-29July 31 20152015-07-31December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and matching red-brown robe, wearing a multi-strand pink and white flower garland, gold chains and a pearl necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped cloth. A young man in a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested and wearing glasses, kneels before him, holding his hands. A trident stands behind the throne, and a red offering cushion with flowers lies at the base. a person is the seated figure, based on turban, garland and throne cues; the kneeling man is a devotee.2017-06-19