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December 18 2012

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September 28 20132013-09-28A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown sannyasi-style saree and orange-brown shawl, wearing a long garland of white, pink and red flowers and a gold necklace, long dark hair falling loose. The figure leans forward on a throne-like seat with a golden-framed backrest and a gold lion-form footrest, extending one hand to the crown of a kneeling man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who holds his palms together. The seated figure holds a white rod or wand, apparently performing a blessing or padapuja-style ritual. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, a potted peace lily and tasselled red and white canopy frame the scene, and a projection screen shows greenery in the background.2012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A man with long, swept-back black hair, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, sits on a silver ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion. A devotee in white kurta and dhoti kneels before him in a reverent posture, hands raised to the forehead and touching the seated figure's feet. Behind them, seated devotees wear orange and white, and a large screen and white draped curtains stand in the background. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland are consistent with the a person cues, though appearance alone does not confirm identity; the kneeling devotee is in white ritual clothing.2012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja ritual indoors. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a purple orchid garland and long dark hair places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white garment and white head wrap. A cushioned seat with a leopard-print cloth and an ornate silver-framed panel stands behind them, with purple flowers and green foliage at left. Another man in white stands in the background, and the setting is a decorated hall with draped curtains.2012-12-19A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24December 12 20162016-12-12October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesDecember 08 20122012-12-08 +1 copiesA seated figure in a red-orange turban and bare-shouldered orange and gold garment wears a long white floral garland and a gold-beaded necklace, and rests his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaste. The seated figure sits before an ornate gold throne-like chair. Behind, a man in saffron robes with a gold-tipped staff and a second robed man stand, and several standing devotees in white and orange clothing watch, including a woman in a white sari with a brown shawl and a man in a white shirt. A seated robed attendant with rudraksha beads and an armband sits near the young man. Blessing, darshan, dignitary-style seating and a devotee receiving a blessing. Photo of a ritual blessing; the seated figure has distinctive long turban and garland cues, a person.2015-10-25A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy is smiling and extending his right arm toward a kneeling devotee. He wears a cream turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a gold-embroidered beige sherwani with a draped shawl, a gold chain, and white dhoti with barefoot feet on a gilded footstool. The kneeling devotee in a black t-shirt and white pants bows with hands joined in namaskar while the seated man's hand rests on their head in blessing. Behind the throne stand an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a man in white with a mala. A red velvet cushion, a flower arrangement of orange and yellow blooms, and draped orange and white fabric frame the scene.A photograph of a padapuja-style moment in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland with red berry beads. Facing him, a grey-haired man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels on a yellow shaggy rug, palms pressed together. Behind them, several people in white and orange garments sit on the rug, and a gold lion figurine rests at the lower left. A projection screen and a wall of hanging strands are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and the ornate throne.2012-12-20January 16 20162016-01-16