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April 29 2014

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered sash and a long rudraksha mala with golden bead ornaments sits on an ornate throne-like chair with gold filigree, extending a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a green t-shirt who bows his head. A small red bindi marks the seated figure's forehead. Beside them a tray holds apples, wrapped sweets and a small offering on a gold-cloth-draped table. Another woman in saffron with a gold-bordered sari and rudraksha mala stands behind, and a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands at the right edge. The setting is a dark stage backdrop.2014-04-29A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a long orange rudraksha mala and gold bead necklace, a red bindi on the forehead, hair pulled back, smiling and extending a small packet of sweets toward a man in a green t-shirt who kneels before them. Behind, a woman in orange robes and rudraksha beads bends over a table set with red apples, packaged sweets and a gold-edged cloth, while another woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the back. A gold-carved chair is visible at the left edge.2014-04-29A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange draped clothing with a long rudraksha mala and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling and extending one arm toward a young man in a green t-shirt who kneels and bows his head forward to receive an offering. Behind them a woman in an orange sari with gold border wears a long rudraksha mala and stands beside a tray on a green draped table holding apples, sweets, wrapped candies and banknotes. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. The seated figure has a red bindi and a tattoo on the arm; the setting is a dark indoor hall. Appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha and gold necklaces are present, so the seated figure is a probable Swamiji. Four physical people are visible.2014-04-29April 29 20142014-04-29October 25 20152015-10-25December 28 20142014-12-28A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-red wrap and a long brown-and-beige rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in an orange-yellow dhoti, gold-edged shawl and a red rudraksha mala. The boy kneels with palms pressed together, eyes closed, while the seated man smiles. Behind them stands an ornate golden throne with floral carving, and a tall silver staff rises beside it. Blurred figures in orange and red garments, gold garlands and a flower arrangement fill the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment during a ceremony.2014-12-28Indoors, a man with a shaved head and white tripundra markings sits on a red upholstered seat, wearing a rust-red robe, a garland of white flowers with blue and yellow ribbons, and a long rudraksha mala across his chest. He smiles and reaches toward a man in a bright orange polo shirt kneeling before him, who holds a small red object in his hands. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark watches, with another woman and a man in orange robes standing nearby against a deep red curtain. Four people are visible in the scene.2014-04-27A photograph of a ritual exchange in an indoor hall with orange-draped people. A figure in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace extends a hand to bless a kneeling man in a grey kurta with an orange shawl, who holds a plate of fruit with hands folded. Beside them a woman in a green-and-maroon sari with a bindi covers her eyes and holds a plate of fruit. Behind, a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with white tripundra marks and gold beaded necklaces holds a silver tray with betel leaves. Several other people in orange stand in the background.2012-07-12March 13 20132013-03-13July 21 20142014-07-21April 29 20142014-04-29