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December 03 2011

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September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesA seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a bun, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with hands pressed together in namaste. The kneeling devotee has a black collar-style cord and a ring. Behind them is a gold deity murti or altar decoration with red and yellow garlands, a white tower fan on the left, and a pale wall. This appears to be a blessing or padapuja-style darshan moment.2011-11-30A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a black thread necklace and long hair tied back, sitting on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold carved top. Facing him, a bearded man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala around his neck raises his palms in a namaste-like gesture toward him, while another man's hand rests on the seated man's arm. Behind them a wall displays a collage of framed black-and-white and colour portraits of an elderly bearded man, and a black curtain and potted plant are visible. The seated man's appearance with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues suggests a person, but identity is uncertain.2011-09-03 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09A close photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron wrap with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair swept back, raising his right hand toward the head of a younger man in a white collared shirt who bows forward with his head lowered. The orange backdrop behind them is a large saffron-coloured cushion or seat, and a blurred gold ornament is visible at the top. The scene suggests a blessing being given, with the palm held just above the bowed head.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron wrap with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on the forehead, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a gold-patterned collar. The kneeling man's palms are pressed together in namaste. The background is a deep red velvet drape. The seated figure wears a black thread necklace and is smiling. The gesture suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a black beaded neck cord, and is placed in the role of the one giving the blessing.2011-12-11A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne upholstered in red-and-black zebra-striped cushions, holding a short stick in one hand. Before him stands a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, his palms pressed together in anjali near the seated man's face, performing a devotee's greeting or blessing. The backdrop is a large photographic print of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A few other figures in orange and white are partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the page's claim. The standing devotee is in white with a rudraksha-style mala at his neck.2010-02-11March 13 20132013-03-13A seated man in an orange-red draped robe with a golden border and a brown rudraksha mala around his neck places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange-red scarf. His hair is swept back in a bun and he has a white tilak on his forehead. The recipient closes his eyes and holds his left hand near his face. Behind them, a golden-clad deity murti is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and two women in white with red borders stand at the right. An air conditioner and a sea-wave picture sit in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, giving a blessing in person, with the bun, orange-red robe and rudraksha mala as cues.2013-09-13A long-haired man in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange shawl stands in front of a gold-embossed backdrop with red flowers, his hands raised over the head of a young man in a white collared shirt who has his eyes closed and a steel bangle on his wrist. A woman with hair in a braid is partly visible at the lower edge, and orange fabric and a red-and-gold textile fill the background. a person (long swept-back hair, orange shawl and ornate gold backdrop) is performing a blessing on the devotee, and the scene resembles a darshan or blessing ritual.2008-10-05June 13 20092009-06-13February 09 20122012-02-09