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November 22 2010

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A photograph inside a temple-style hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. In the centre, a man in an orange-red saffron robe with a long beaded necklace and a small red mark on his forehead walks forward with his right hand raised. Around him, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and others sit on the floor near brass vessels and offerings. Behind them stand golden thrones and a decorated deity murti, with a golden kalasha-style canopy above the central seat and a garlanded deity on the right. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA stage-side ritual scene before a golden ornate throne with a red velvet seat and a dark blue draped backdrop. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes with red-edged border stands with hands folded, facing a man in saffron-orange robes and orange shawl. A man in orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala, in the centre, walks barefoot across the white floor. Behind, a man in white dhoti holds a brass plate, and another in white and red-bordered cloth holds a wooden box. A figure in white at the throne lifts a flame or lamp toward the seat. Brass oil lamps and a red flower sit on an orange cloth at lower left. Appearance-based candidate uncertain; roles described only.2010-10-08A photograph inside a temple hall with a deity shrine and gold-decorated altar backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot across a green mat at the center, flanked by priests in white dhotis and shawls, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala. Several white-clad men stand with palms joined on the left, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at right. A camera on a tripod is set up near the altar. A projection screen hangs on the left wall and orange and red tasseled banners hang from the ceiling. The orange-robed man shows distinctive saffron clothing and a mala, but his face is not clearly visible to confirm identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2010-11-19September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA ritual scene inside a hall with a golden peetha throne draped in red and gold behind, and a gilded ornamental figure to its left. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a headband, long hair, and multiple garlands of beads and flowers, stands barefoot holding a small silver plate, his hand extended in a gesture of blessing. Around him, several men in white dhotis with maroon borders stand barefoot; the nearest hold yellow cloths and one has palms pressed together in namaskar. Some wear rudraksha malas and white markings on their arms and faces. A video camera on a tripod at right records the proceedings, and a screen is mounted on the back wall.2010-12-27September 15 20152015-09-15Indoor satsang hall with a polished grey floor and a large backdrop photo of a temple gateway with deity figures. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded mala necklace, walking forward with a calm expression. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks in step. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and cream garments stand with palms joined, and women in cream sarees with yellow shawls stand at right. A golden throne-like seat with red cushion sits near the backdrop. Cameras, a tripod and red bags are visible at right. Seated devotees in white are at left.2010-10-07October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA hall with a large golden throne backed by a painted temple mural, a white projection screen on the left and white draped valances above. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a dark beaded mala around his neck walks forward across the floor, his palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, several priests in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and sacred marks on their foreheads stand or kneel, some with hands folded. Small brass and copper ritual vessels, plates and bowls sit on mats on the floor in front of them. A woman in a red sari stands near the right edge, and a cameraman's tripod and equipment are visible on the right. The photograph is taken in dim light with the throne area lit.2010-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja in a temple-style setting. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest and an orange mala holds his palms together in respectful greeting, facing a seated figure. That figure wears an orange-and-gold shawl over a saffron garment, a long garland of red and yellow flowers, and has long swept-back dark hair with white markings on the forehead. He holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings toward the priest, who is standing before a golden throne with a red cushion. Behind them are attendants in orange and white and a large backdrop depicting a deity murti decorated with garlands.2010-09-18November 23 20102010-11-23December 22 20102010-12-22