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July 22 2013

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May 13 20152015-05-13A seated man in a rust-orange turban, bare-chested with a wide ornate gold-and-orange shawl and a heavy orange-gold beaded necklace, extends his right hand to touch the head of a young man in a light blue shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with dark beaded mala stands near a woman in a bright pink sari, and an older woman in a teal head covering and an older man in white kneel close by. A standing attendant in orange holds a long golden staff with a gold-tipped finial, and a gold ornate throne-like structure and red drapes fill the background.2015-10-26October 23 20152015-10-23A seated man in a rust-red sannyasi wrap and a white flower garland blesses a young boy in a white-and-red checked shirt holding a yellow banana. The blessing man sits on a red cushioned seat with a tilak on his forehead and gold bangles and earring. Behind them a woman in white with orange shawl and a second woman in orange sari stand near a row of decorated deity murti in green, red and gold garments. The setting appears to be a temple-style hall with a red curtain and a fan at right.2014-06-06November 29 20132013-11-29 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron robe sits on a red cushioned golden throne, wearing a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha mala beads, and white ash on his forehead with a red mark. He smiles while accepting a glass tray of offerings with flowers from a person in a white top with pink motifs and a crossbody strap. Standing behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads, a woman in red and orange garment, and a woman in a pink and green sari stand near the golden ornate throne. A young person with braided hair in the left foreground holds small brass vessels. a person is the seated central figure, identified by the throne and ceremonial rudraksha and garland cues in the setting, and the event page.2017-12-15August 26 20142014-08-26August 21 20162016-08-21September 12 20152015-09-12A photograph inside a temple-style hall with gold-toned carved pillars. A person in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold saffron garment, layered red, pink and purple flower garlands, a gold armlet and bangles sits on a red cushion, smiling and extending a hand. Before them a man in a cream shirt kneels with his hands cupped around a red fruit. A woman in a white top and a brown shawl with a dark bead necklace stands behind, and other devotees in maroon and saffron clothing are visible in the background. A gold ceremonial vessel sits near the seated figure. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone; the figure is presented as a devotee-facing sannyasi giving blessing.2015-08-09A seated person in a brown throne-like armchair at the front of a large hall, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a yellow-trimmed sash, a leopard-print skirt, a long gold-and-yellow marigold garland and a gold pendant, with long dark hair swept back and a small microphone near the face. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident stands beside the chair. Around the seat, many devotees in white and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor, some with yellow forehead markings, facing the speaker. Purple floral patterns decorate the wall behind. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the chair, identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron-trimmed garments, garland and rudraksha bracelets, with the trident staff indicating his ceremonial seat.2015-05-14August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copies