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October 17 2010

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A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl stands at a flower-decorated golden pedestal, extending his right hand to touch the head of a young boy in a yellow shirt. Nearby, a smiling woman in white and another in cream with a black beaded mala watch, and a tray of sweets and an apple sits on the golden stand. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers decorate the golden pillars and pedestal. A bearded man in a white checked shirt and a monk in orange robes stand at the right edge. The man in orange is a probable Swamiji by cues of long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange shawl, and his blessing gesture matches the caption's description of blessings.2010-10-17Photograph of a ritual scene inside a hall with a white draped canopy. In the left foreground a person in saffron-orange clothing with a saffron-orange turban reaches toward a brass tray of flower petals and offerings, beside a golden staff and garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. Behind, a woman in a green sari and several women and girls in white and yellow attire watch closely. On the right a bald man with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white dhoti, and a young boy in yellow kurta hold items near the tray. The a person candidate in saffron with a turban is visible from behind and to the side, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-17July 15 20112011-07-15May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a religious gathering. A long-haired man in orange ochre robes, with a flower garland and rudraksha mala, sits on a low golden seat and places a yellow-orange cloth or wrap over the head of a bowing man in a white checked shirt. A saffron-robed monk with shaved head and rudraksha bracelets stands at right. Behind them, women in red and orange saris and garlanded devotees watch, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left. Gold ritual vessels and a red offering cloth sit on the altar.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27December 07 20092009-12-07A seated man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, extends his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes and beads, and a woman in a yellow sari. A large golden throne is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds, and a silver tray of red apples sits in the foreground. Bright white tent fabric with red and white striped poles covers the hall, and people in white and orange sit on the floor watching the blessing. Two or more devotees are visible on the left and lower right.2010-01-01A photograph of a puja at an indoor hall with pink walls and a draped white ceiling. A man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment with long dark hair and gold bangles gestures with his raised right hand toward a brass tray of flowers, apples, betel leaves and sweets. Several women stand around: one in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a black bead necklace, another in a maroon blouse and white sari with a red bindi, and a young woman in a white top beside them. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on the left, and a gold brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. The man is labelled as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and clothing, and gold ornaments.2010-10-17April 29 20162016-04-29A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange-brown turban, an orange robe with a dark brown shawl, and a garland of white and pink flowers, with long hair falling down. Probable Swamiji is seated at the left, with his cues being the orange turban, ornate robe and garland of flowers on the throne. Devotees in saffron, orange and red clothing reach forward to touch or offer to him beside a gold trident-shaped ritual object in the foreground. A woman in an orange and gold sari and a young woman in white and purple stand nearby, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-04-29April 29 20162016-04-29