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November 28 2011

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November 28 20112011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28December 04 20112011-12-04Indoor satsang hall during a Bhagavad Gita satsang. A man in an ornate red-and-gold jeweled turban and orange-saffron robe, with gold bangles, reaches out to bless the forehead of a man with folded hands who wears glasses and a light shirt. Nearby, several devotees in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a bald priest in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha and glasses stands beside a red-draped table holding fruit and offerings. A banner reading Bhagavad Gita Satsang hangs behind, and a projection screen glows in the background. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.2011-10-12A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall. A man in an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a heavy gold beaded necklace extends his right hand to press a blessing onto the head of a devotee with bowed head. A second man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside him, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti holds a red-lined box of offerings. Devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Gold bangles, a red tilak and white garments are visible. Behind them a yellow banner is partly visible.2011-09-15A photo of a satsang where a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a gold-edged sash and a rudraksha mala stands at a table with a candle-lit offering and papers, extending a palm toward the forehead of a devotee. Several men in white and cream shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one holding a folded paper. On the right, a bald man in white dhoti-style cloth stands beside the table. Behind them a large banner reads Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang with a portrait of a smiling figure in orange. The figure in orange is a person by appearance cues: turban, saffron robes and mala.2011-09-25A photograph inside a hall where a figure in a tall red-and-gold turban with a white jewel, orange-saffron dhoti and cloth, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces and gold armlets extends his right hand to bless a devotee. Standing devotees with palms pressed together, wearing white and pink shirts, bow their heads while one devotee's head is touched. a person is shown in this ceremonial appearance, performing a blessing as a guru figure. Other people nearby include a photographer with a camera at left and a shaven-headed man in orange at right. A banner with ornate gold lettering appears in the background.2011-10-26September 18 20112011-09-18A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with a projection screen and red curtains. A man in a red-maroon turban and matching red garment with gold necklaces stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a devotee who stands with hands pressed in prayer. Behind him a portrait of a smiling man in saffron shows a figure in orange headwear. A younger attendant in white dhoti and a tray of rudraksha malas and offerings stands at far right. Several devotees in casual clothes line up at left with palms joined. The red-turbaned man appears to be a priest; the orange-turbaned portrait figure is a printed picture. The white-clad attendant holds a tray of prasad. Around six people are visible.2011-11-28May 17 20132013-05-17A photograph of a devotional line at an event with a banner behind. A person in a multicolored red, orange and yellow turban with a green and pink silk garment and beaded necklaces raises a hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Beside them a man in an orange and yellow robe holds a red tray of beads and small items. Several devotees in white and dark shirts with rudraksha-style beads stand with palms joined and hands extended toward the blessing figure. A large banner behind shows a robed figure. The banner text is partly visible.2011-10-07December 29 20112011-12-29