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June 15 2009

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Indoor photo of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, gold necklace and white paste on his forehead and arm, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair. He extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta with a yellow-and-orange garland, who holds out a small pile of white powder in his palms. Beside them, a seated person in orange robes holds a metal plate of white powder, and a tray with a small red cloth holds packets. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a wall with a black board of names, and a stone slab sits on the floor. The seated figure with white smearing on his arm and forehead is the a person, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and gold necklace; the setting suggests a ceremonial powder-offering exchange.2009-06-15A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-gold throne, with white ash on the forehead and arms, and multiple strands of beads and gold necklaces, extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt and trousers who holds out his palms. An orange-robed attendant kneels beside, holding a tray of white powder. Standing behind are devotees in white and pastel clothing with folded hands, one wearing a yellow shawl and another in a pink top; a woman in a light blue dress stands at left. A brass vessel sits on the wet floor and a metal tray holds small packets. The seated figure appears to be a person (presiding figure with long swept hair, distinctive orange robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads), giving vibhuti blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold ornate necklace, sitting on a gold and red throne-like seat, extending a hand dusted with white powder toward a young woman in white clothes with curly hair and bangles, who kneels and holds out her palms. A seated attendant in orange in the foreground holds a metal plate of white powder, and a silver tray holds bundled cash notes. Behind them, several people in white and pink, one in green, stand or sit near a wall, with a patterned mat on the floor and a numbered list board in the background. The scene resembles a ritual honouring or blessing with powder. a person is the seated figure in saffron with gold necklace and dark hair, seated on the throne.2009-06-15A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16September 06 20102010-09-06January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stone amphitheatre with rows of small lamps along the tiered steps. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne holds a silver staff and wears a red-and-gold garment, gold armbands, a multi-strand bead necklace and a peacock-feather-style ornament; a red-maroon cloth and gold jewellery adorn him. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, gold ornaments, a red-and-gold garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, matching the page's Krishna Janmashtami celebration. Before him a young man in white dhoti with a bare chest and white body markings bows with palms joined over a gold tray holding leaves. Women in white saris with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a woman in a cream sari holds up a folded orange cloth. Several attendants stand nearby and more people are seen on the stairs.2017-08-14December 03 20092009-12-03A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with his hands pressed in anjali, while devotees perform padapuja at his feet. Two people in white kneel and wash or adorn his feet with gold-coloured items, and a woman in a red blouse assists at the front. Behind them, a row of devotees in white with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on a striped rug, and one woman sings into a microphone. A tray at left holds fruit, money, and bangles. The swamiji candidate has long hair, orange saffron clothing, and a throne, so the identification is probable as an appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated for padapuja. The scene includes a large indoor hall with glass windows, and the throne is decorated with lion figures.2009-12-03July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copies