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October 13 2014

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September 29 20132013-09-29October 24 20132013-10-24 +1 copiesA shaved-headed man seated cross-legged in an orange-red robe with gold border, wearing a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, white horizontal tripundra lines and a red bindi on his forehead, with both hands raised palms-out in a blessing gesture. A second orange-robed person's hand is visible at left, and another hand and seated devotees in orange appear at the edges, with a brass vessel at lower right. The page indicates a satsang, but the image itself shows a ritual gathering rather than a named event.2013-03-03A shaved-headed man sits cross-legged in an orange-red sannyasi robe with a gold-bordered cloth, wearing rimmed glasses, a red bindi and white horizontal tilak marks, and layered rudraksha malas across his chest and upper arms. His eyes are closed and his hands rest in a meditative mudra or chant posture. Behind him, two boys with white tilak marks sit in red clothing. On the floor before him is a gold cloth with a brass cup, a small brass bowl with offerings, a brass lamp and a clear plastic container. Appearance cues are limited to a shaved head, glasses and robe, so the identity is uncertain.2013-09-20August 07 20112011-08-07August 11 20162016-08-11A shaved-headed man in an orange-red monastic robe with a gold-edged border sits cross-legged, eyes lowered, hands raised palms-out in a chanting or blessing gesture. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a white horizontal tilak on his forehead, and a small framed pendant hangs at his chest. A printed sheet rests on his lap. Around him, boys and men with white forehead markings and orange or dark clothing are seated in a satsang or ritual assembly, some also with hands raised. The setting is a crowded hall with a blurred background of devotees. The man's appearance is a shaved-head monastic in saffron robes with rudraksha, but no distinctive a person cues such as long hair or crown are visible, so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a monastic priest.2013-03-03October 31 20132013-10-31A shaved-headed man in rust-red sannyasi robes sits cross-legged, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold bead necklace and a gold locket pendant. White sacred markings cover his forehead, arms and chest, and a small red bindi marks his brow. A small microphone is clipped near his ear. He gazes sideways while his hand rests near a yellow cloth-draped seat.2013-04-23A shaven-headed man in an orange saffron garment with maroon borders sits cross-legged with eyes closed, hands resting in a meditative mudra on his lap. He wears a heavy gold necklace of beaded links with a gold pendant holding a small framed portrait, a gold bangle, a wrist mala, a red bindi and white vertical tilak marks on his forehead and arms. Behind him, men in white dhotis and shawls sit in meditation, and a brass plate with flower petals sits on red cloth to his left. The photo is a meditation scene in a satsang setting.2011-02-02May 28 20132013-05-28 +1 copiesMarch 04 20132013-03-04 +2 copies