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November 11 2014

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August 09 20152015-08-09 +1 copiesOctober 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05August 26 20112011-08-26A photograph of a formal welcome on a red-carpeted stage. A figure seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe, a long rudraksha-style necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland; a golden trident stands beside the throne. A man in a brown kurta kneels before him with hands joined, wearing a cream cap and an orange shawl, while a standing man in a white shirt and orange shawl bows nearby. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on the turban, long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne and orange ceremonial garments; the page identifies this as a Kumbh Mela VIP welcome. Behind them a woman in a sari and a shaved-head man in orange stand near a red backdrop, with a microphone on a stand.2016-04-26May 04 20142014-05-04A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure in a red turban and white and orange flower garland, bare-chested with a saffron wrap and orange beaded bracelets, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white striped shirt. Oranges sit in a wooden tray in front, and a woman in a teal sari and a young woman in a dark embroidered top stand nearby with a woman in a white sari behind. The figure resembles the a person by his red turban, garland and ornate saffron attire while blessing a devotee, though presentation cues are partial.2015-06-07A photograph of a pada puja-style ceremony in a hall with a gold-framed canopy and marigold garlands in red, yellow and green. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and orange-red robe, with a long brown rudraksha-style necklace, extends a hand and rests it on the head of a bowing man in a white kurta and grey waistcoat. A man in white with glasses stands behind them, and a woman in white and a woman in a red and gold sari stand nearby on red carpets. Framed photos hang on the wall and a pedestal fan stands at left. a person (turban, orange robe and rudraksha cues) is the seated figure giving blessing, performing the blessing role rather than a named identity.2014-11-11Photograph of a ritual blessing inside a hall with red and gold decor. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red garment, wearing bangles and a gold pendant, extends a hand over a bowed man in a pink shirt who leans toward a silver tray of bananas, fruit and bags of offerings, with a rudraksha mala placed in a wooden box. Behind them stands a garlanded deity murti with pink and yellow marigolds. To the right, women in white and cream saris and a man in white kurta stand near a red and white floor rug, and a woman in a white top looks on. A gold lion-faced throne armrest frames the left edge. The seated figure's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to identify, so the role is given as officiant.2014-12-03November 26 20142014-11-26December 18 20122012-12-18A seated figure in a saffron-red dhoti and bare chest wears a long gold bead necklace with a rudraksha-style gold ornament and a red-orange tilak on the forehead, extending his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta with a saffron-orange shawl and kneels with hands folded at the head while receiving the blessing. Behind them stand a golden throne-like seat, a silver staff topped with an ornamental finial, a golden snake-shaped sceptre, a peacock-feather fan at left, and red drapes. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklace, giving darshan blessing to the kneeling devotee.2014-07-27