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January 08 2018

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A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style hall. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and long rudraksha mala beads, with white forehead markings and a gold chain, sitting before an ornate silver-framed throne. Women in white and cream saris with yellow blouses stand on either side, one holding a leaf-plate of food and another offering something, while a bald man with bare upper body and white marks stands at the left. A large silver bowl sits in front, with green leaves and food on the floor. Behind them are painted deity figures in gold and orange. The central man is a probable Swamiji depiction by appearance cues of orange robe, long hair and rudraksha mala, seated in a ritual role.2018-01-08October 06 20172017-10-06A photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocks, a saffron-orange shawl over his bare shoulders, a rudraksha-style gold pendant necklace and a red wrist thread, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling older man in a white kurta with grey hair and a rudraksha mala, whose hands are pressed together in anjali. Behind them is an ornate gold carved throne-like structure with latticed panels, and a leopard-print seat cushion. The seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-orange robes, consistent with the probable identity of Swamiji (probable) giving an initiation blessing to a devotee; the setting suggests a satsang or initiation session.2017-10-06October 12 20172017-10-12A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a short beard and a small red mark on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. He sits on a leopard-print cushion and places his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling, pale-skinned man in white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, whose hands are pressed in anjali mudra. Behind them stands an ornate gold carved wooden panel with a lattice of openings. The scene depicts a blessing or initiation moment.2017-10-06A seated bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions. He has a tilak on his forehead, a gold pendant necklace, and a smiling expression, with his arms open. In front of him, a person in a white dhoti with a gold border and a purple cord stands with back to camera, holding a white cloth and a small vessel. To the right, a woman in an orange sari stands near the throne. Red drapes form the background.2017-11-17August 07 20172017-08-07A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair seated on an ornate silver throne with a red cushioned back. He wears a rust-red and gold-bordered shawl, a red-and-gold ceremonial drape, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, and a gold pendant, with white tripundra marks and a red bindi on his forehead. He is turned toward a young boy in white in the foreground seen from behind, who wears a rudraksha necklace. Blurred figures in white and saffron clothing fill the background of a hall.2017-08-13 +1 copiesA seated man with long dreadlocks and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders and a thin gold chain, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling woman in a cream and gold saree with a dark beaded mala. She has her palms pressed together in namaste and vibhuti marks on her forehead. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate silver and gold carvings behind him. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera and a second man in a maroon outfit stand in the background, and a gold-painted pillar with lattice panels appears at right. a person is seated in the centre, identified by his long dreadlocks and saffron shawl, performing a blessing on a devotee.2017-10-12Photograph of a ritual inside an ornate hall with gold-carved panels and a gilded throne. A seated man in a red-orange sannyasi cloth wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with a red bindi and white markings, and long dark hair falling to his shoulders. He reaches toward a silver bowl filled with yellow powder. A young attendant bare-chested with white ash stripes and an orange shawl holds up a handful of the yellow powder. A lamp stand and a ceiling fan are visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, rudraksha mala, saffron-orange cloth and ornate gold throne are cues for the page's Swamiji reference.2017-07-03 +1 copiesSeptember 20 20172017-09-20September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copies