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2005 - Visit to Devotee House in Rasipuram Pattanam

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Photograph of a public darshan held under a white tarpaulin canopy with a banana-leaf backdrop. A seated figure in an orange robe, with flower garlands at the shoulder, extends a hand toward a young boy in white shirt and shorts who kneels on a striped mat before him. Behind the boy, a woman in a white sari with a long side braid and a man in white shirt stand with hands folded, and a woman in a pink sari sits among onlookers on white plastic chairs. A bearded man in white sits at the lower left beside a black electric fan, and a blue plastic chair stands in the foreground. Many devotees in white and pastel clothing fill the background.A photograph of a home-visit or pada pooja moment indoors. A seated figure in saffron-orange cloth with a white flower garland and long dark hair sits on a white-draped chair, extending his bare feet while a devotee kneels and bows to touch them. Two women in white and blue saris press their palms together nearby, and a man in white shirt and dark mala beads stands behind with one hand raised. A tall man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands at the back. Through a window, a crowd of onlookers is visible, with a microphone on a stand. Pink drapery hangs on the wall.2009-08-11July 07 20092009-07-07A crowded indoor satsang hall where a seated figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and red sleeveless top sits on a raised white seat, extending a hand toward a man in a cream shirt who bends forward with his hands pressed together in reverence. Around them, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls sit with palms folded, and many others stand in the background. A bald man in orange on the right wears a white beaded necklace. The seated figure has long dark hair and a turban with distinctive orange cloth and ornate adornments, a compatible presentation for the page's a person reference, though the appearance is only partially visible.2008-10-15July 12 20062006-07-12July 07 20092009-07-07February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph inside a home with white walls and a doorway with green curtains. A person seated on an orange-draped seat at right wears a deep orange robe, a long red and white flower garland with gold ornaments, and a white tilak; a devotee has a light-coloured mark and folded hands. Around him, standing and kneeling devotees in saris, white shirts and white dhotis watch and join palms in namaskar. A kneeling man in a pink shirt sits near the seat, a child in white stands among the seated women, and a bronze tray with flowers rests on a rug. Several monastic men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a long staff stands near the seat.2014-06-26February 24 20072007-02-24Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with garlands strung through its branches. A long-haired man seated on a chair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and his hands rest on an offering with red flowers in his lap. Several devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand around him with folded hands, while a man in white holds a long ceremonial staff. A seated woman in an orange-bordered sari sits in a wheelchair nearby, and a small child in an orange shirt stands at left. Dirt ground and sunlight give a rural ashram setting.2006-07-12A satsang hall with a crowd of devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis with orange shawls, and some women in saris. In the foreground, a devotee in white with an orange shawl gestures, while a man in a green-checked shirt kneels with folded hands. On the right, a figure seated on a white-covered throne wears an orange turban, an orange wrap over a red sleeveless top, and long dark hair; a bald figure in orange robes stands nearby. A red carpet covers the floor and there are plates of offerings in the lower right.2008-10-15Photo of a seated figure in an orange-red sari and red-and-white flower garland, with gold bangles, receiving ritual attention in a small room with pink walls. The seated person holds a long silver trident-topped staff. Around them, devotees with palms pressed together and white-clad priests kneel and stand, while a woman in a red sari and an elderly woman in a yellow sari and green-and-black sari stand nearby. A woman in a green blouse with a flower in her hair kneels in the foreground, and a young boy with a red forehead mark joins in with folded hands. A brass vessel and a ceremonial tray appear near the floor, and a standing fan and garlands decorate the room. The seated figure is shown in appearance only, with no clear cues sufficient to confirm identity.2014-07-02 +1 copies