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June 18 2010

A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala extends his hand toward a young boy in a red t-shirt and red rudraksha mala who stands at a gold-ornate wooden pedestal. On the tray are apples and flower petals. Behind them, a woman in a yellow shawl and an orange-robed man stand near a black stone deity murti and an orange and red wall. A woman in white with a shawl applauds at the left edge. The seated man wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red and gold throne-like chair. a person: the seated man wears orange robes, rudraksha malas and sits on an ornate throne, the central figure being honoured in a ritual setting.

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with dark red beads, smiling broadly, on a white-draped chair. A young boy in white kurta and pants stands before them, holding a small bouquet, while a kneeling person in white is touching the boy's back. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a tray, and several saffron-robed attendants stand at left. A brass oil lamp, a silver tray of fruit and a white decorative vessel sit on an orange-draped table at right, in a marble-floored interior with carved wooden doors. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange garment and a flower garland, and is positioned as the honoured guest receiving the boy.

A photograph of a seated devotional reception in a room decorated with orange and marigold garlands. A man in a white shirt kneels on the floor offering fruit to a long-haired person seated on a white-draped bench. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a white and red flower garland and smiles while accepting the offering. Beside them, another person in an orange robe holds a plate of fruit. A small boy in a checked shirt stands at the left, and a woman in an orange and green sari stands nearby. Other attendants in white clothing move behind, and a backdrop shows a painted scene of a tree and deity imagery draped with flowers.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a red mark on his forehead, touches the forehead of a small boy in white. A woman in a white top and a teal garment, a woman in an orange sari, and a standing man in white clothes gather around. Behind them stands a shrine with a blue-robed deity murti, golden kalasha-style lamps, and red garlands. The scene appears to be a blessing given to a child.

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January 23 2010

A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering in a room with white walls and a tiled floor. A seated man in orange robes with a white and red flower garland sits on an orange-draped bench, handing a fruit to a small child in a white and green outfit. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a white flower in her hair bends down beside the child, who is placing fruit on scattered pink petals. Behind them a man in a white shirt and yellow sash holds a wooden tray with fruits and offerings, and several men in white shirts with lanyards and beads stand watching. Red flowers and a white garland decorate the wall, and a doorway shows more devotees. The man in orange appears to be a sannyasi in an orange robe, with a person cue of a flower garland and saffron clothing, though identity is uncertain.

A seated man in a saffron-orange robe over a red top, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, smiles while holding the hand of a small boy in a green-grey jacket. He sits on a cream and gold-patterned cushioned seat with red bolsters, in front of a wall of yellow marigold garlands. A woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a woman in a pink sari leans in at right. An older man in white kurta stands at left, and another woman in yellow is partly visible at right edge. Photo of a meditation or satsang gathering.

A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold bangles, leaning forward on a gold-carved throne with red cushions to hold the hands of a young boy in a green-and-gold patterned kurta. The boy looks up at him with a serious expression. Behind them, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and mala stand near a wooden table holding a tray of gold-wrapped sweets, a red-and-white item, and a brass plate. a person is seated in the centre as the figure being honoured, with saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha as cues. Several people are visible.

Night outdoor event with a large crowd behind barricades and illuminated pillars in the background. A figure in an orange turban, long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha-style beads bends forward to bless two young children in front of a red-lined tray holding mangoes, rudraksha malas, small bottles and prasad packets. A young man in orange robes kneels at left, and men and women in white and light clothing stand watching, some smiling. A gold-handled ceremonial item rests on the right. The person giving blessings is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the role is described as a robed devotee-led giver.

A photograph of an indoor room with grey walls, a cream sofa and orange curtains. A seated person in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth, with long dark wavy hair, reaches forward to hand a small item to a child in a cream kurta holding a red fruit. A standing person in orange robes with long dark hair watches on the left. A framed picture on the wall shows a robed figure with long hair and a necklace seated in orange. A person in a white shirt bends in from the right, and a girl in a yellow dress stands beside the child.

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