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October 17 2010

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A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl stands at a flower-decorated golden pedestal, extending his right hand to touch the head of a young boy in a yellow shirt. Nearby, a smiling woman in white and another in cream with a black beaded mala watch, and a tray of sweets and an apple sits on the golden stand. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers decorate the golden pillars and pedestal. A bearded man in a white checked shirt and a monk in orange robes stand at the right edge. The man in orange is a probable Swamiji by cues of long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange shawl, and his blessing gesture matches the caption's description of blessings.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a ritual scene inside a hall with a white draped canopy. In the left foreground a person in saffron-orange clothing with a saffron-orange turban reaches toward a brass tray of flower petals and offerings, beside a golden staff and garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. Behind, a woman in a green sari and several women and girls in white and yellow attire watch closely. On the right a bald man with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white dhoti, and a young boy in yellow kurta hold items near the tray. The a person candidate in saffron with a turban is visible from behind and to the side, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17September 09 20112011-09-09 +1 copiesNight outdoor event with a large crowd seated in rows of white chairs under illuminated stage towers. In the foreground, a person in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a raised platform with a wooden stand and red-cloth offering tray holding apples and rudraksha malas, placing a hand on the head of an older man in white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands joined. Around them, devotees in white kurtas, a man in a yellow shawl, a woman in a green sari and a woman with a long braid stand or sit nearby, and another orange-clad attendant stands at the right edge. Blessing and darshan at a large public satsang gathering.2010-01-22April 27 20162016-04-27A seated man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, extends his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes and beads, and a woman in a yellow sari. A large golden throne is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds, and a silver tray of red apples sits in the foreground. Bright white tent fabric with red and white striped poles covers the hall, and people in white and orange sit on the floor watching the blessing. Two or more devotees are visible on the left and lower right.2010-01-01February 05 20102010-02-05April 27 20162016-04-27Photograph of an indoor darshan or blessing scene in a hall with a large wall screen and onlookers. A figure in saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a shawl draped over the head and shoulders, wearing heavy gold multi-strand necklaces and gold bangles, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light shirt. A red tilak mark is visible on the forehead. Other devotees in casual clothing stand and watch behind, with a man in white dhoti at the right edge. The figure shows distinctive saffron turban, gold necklaces and shawl cues, matching the appearance-based label a person with no name printed on the figure.2011-12-17A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a religious gathering. A long-haired man in orange ochre robes, with a flower garland and rudraksha mala, sits on a low golden seat and places a yellow-orange cloth or wrap over the head of a bowing man in a white checked shirt. A saffron-robed monk with shaved head and rudraksha bracelets stands at right. Behind them, women in red and orange saris and garlanded devotees watch, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left. Gold ritual vessels and a red offering cloth sit on the altar.2016-04-27