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May 21 2014

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A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering. A woman in a deep red sari with gold bangles and a red-and-gold beaded garland sits on a gold-finished lion-headed seat, her hand resting on the knee of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl, whose head is bowed toward her. Behind them, a standing woman in white with a red-orange shawl holds a tall garland of yellow, white and magenta flowers on a pole, while a woman in a grey sari with red blouse stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and more women in white and red-orange shawls stand in the background. A warm lamp glows at upper left and a framed picture hangs on the wall. The setting suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2014-05-17A seated man with long dreadlocked black hair, wearing a rust-red robe and rudraksha mala with a red tassel, extends his right arm to bless a kneeling older man in white clothing and a rust-red shawl, who bows with hands joined. Several women stand behind: one in a cream sari with gold necklaces and a red border, another in a cream sari with a red shawl and layered gold malas, and one in purple with a red shawl and beaded necklaces. A gold ceremonial staff stands at right and green foliage at left. The dreadlocked figure's appearance is consistent with a person given the long dreadlocks, rudraksha mala and rust-red robe, presented here as a blessing (darshan) moment; the page does not confirm his presence at this event.2016-05-11A photograph of an indoor ritual on a red carpet. A seated woman with swept-back dark hair, a white tilak, a long red-and-yellow marigold and rose garland, gold bangles and a red-and-gold sari with a leopard-print cloth on her lap places her hand on the head of a man kneeling before her. He wears an ochre-brown kurta and bows his head. Behind them a standing woman in white clothing with a rudraksha-style mala and beaded necklace watches, beside a golden ornamental object draped in purple and garlanded with flowers, and a white cloth-covered vessel sits on the floor. This is a blessing or initiation moment; the seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no a person candidate is asserted.2014-04-13September 28 20132013-09-28A photograph of a darshan blessing in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, white forehead vibhuti, an orange-gold garment and multiple rudraksha malas sits on the left, one hand outstretched in a blessing, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt who has his hands raised. Beside them a woman in an orange-red sari and rudraksha mala sits watching. Standing behind are men in white shirts and a woman in a teal and orange sari with an orange shawl, watching. A golden ceremonial vessel sits in the lower left, red flowers hang at the top left, and a red and purple cloth backdrop is behind. Swamiji (probable) is present, appearing as the blessing giver with long swept-back hair, vibhuti and rudraksha malas.2013-09-28May 31 20142014-05-31A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-red robe with a gold lion-headed armrest and a golden floral garland, a white tilak on the forehead and a hair bun. He extends his hand to a kneeling young man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who holds a small yellow offering. Behind them stand women in white saris and white clothing, one wearing a dark brown shawl with a rudraksha mala, another in a red shawl. A golden deity figure and a wall fan are visible in the background.2014-08-28A photograph of a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red and white flower garland and a bare upper torso, touching the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a lanyard. The seated figure is wearing a red shawl and holds a small white paper. Beside a silver pillar, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl watches. A gold ornate object and a brass lamp stand nearby, and an ornate canopy is behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a flower garland, a red shawl and a bare-shouldered presentation, with a gold adornment in view, performing a blessing touch.2014-05-17A photo of a blessing moment in an ashram hall with red curtains and a white tiled floor. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange shawl with a gold-bordered wrap and a rudraksha mala, leans forward and lays his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a name badge. The recipient has his eyes closed and his hands raised. Beside them a seated man in white robes with a gold border and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushion. A large gold ornamental vessel is in the foreground at left. Standing devotees in white and casual shirts watch from behind, including a woman in a white sari with a black necklace. a person (appearance-based label): the blessing figure has long hair and a red-orange shawl with rudraksha malas.2013-11-01September 28 20132013-09-28A seated man with swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, gold earrings and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers rests his right hand on the bowed head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes and glasses. The seated man wears a maroon wrap over a leopard-print cloth and stacked beaded bangles, and he sits on a red-upholstered chair. Behind them, two women in orange robes stand with hands folded, beside a gold-toned deity murti, a purple cloth draped over a table, and a bank of flower garlands. A water-cooling fan stands in the background. The gesture appears to be a blessing given during darshan. a person appearance cues include the swept-back hair, gold ornaments and flower garland; the seated man is the candidate.2014-04-13A photograph of a bearded man in a rust-orange turban topped with white-green fruits, wearing a multicolored floral garland of yellow, red, white and pink flowers and gold bangles, seated on a leopard-print cushioned seat and placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue shirt. Behind them, women in saffron and white saris stand with palms joined in namaste, and a woman in a white outfit with a lanyard stands at right. Golden deity statues, orange-and-gold ceremonial banners and red drapes fill the background. The scene shows a blessing given to a devotee within a temple hall.2016-09-04