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May 26 2013

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May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-and-white garland of red beads and silver bead accents, a long gold-bead necklace, and a rudraksha-style mala with a red tilak on his forehead, extending one hand in blessing toward devotees. Several devotees in the foreground have their palms pressed together in namaste, one bowing with hands folded; a man holds a white paper at the lower right. The hall has a red drape and ceiling lights. Swamiji (probable) is present, shown with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold and red garlands, bestowing blessings on devotees.2013-05-16March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph in an indoor hall with pale walls, ceiling fans and red drapes. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a gold necklace with a large pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered dhoti raises his right palm in blessing while smiling. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms joined in namaskar; one bends forward with his head bowed. A bald man in orange clothing stands behind them, and a man in a plaid shirt with a lanyard is in the background. A man on the left wears a rudraksha mala. Women in white clothing and a few other devotees stand further back near a rope barrier. a person candidate appearance is distinctive with ornate gold jewellery and saffron robes, but the page does not indicate his presence, so this is uncertain.2013-09-02May 29 20132013-05-29A photograph of a man with a shaved-looking short dark hairstyle, saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, a gold-and-bead necklace with gold beads and a thick red flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he reads a folded white paper. Several men with folded hands stand in a line before him, one in a brown shirt and others in white and checked shirts, with a row of people behind them. At the right edge a robed attendant in orange holds a tray of red fruit and ritual objects. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold ornaments and a flower garland, and he receives devotees.2013-05-16July 03 20132013-07-03Indoor photo in a temple-style hall. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, gold bangles and a long gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant stands in a rust-red and gold garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and smiling. In front of him on the left, several men in white dhotis and shirts with white vibhuti marks stand with hands folded in namaste, one bowing. A man in a grey shirt on the far left also has his hands together. Behind them, a man in an orange robe and others in white are visible. Metal stanchions and rope barriers run along the floor. A deity murti and ornate gold-and-red decorations stand on a stage in the background, and a projector screen shows an image of a deity.2013-08-15May 10 20122012-05-10A photograph in a bright hall of a central figure in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, long dark hair swept back, smiling and extending a hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. The central figure holds a small white card. Devotees in white shirts and trousers with lanyards stand and bow with palms joined; one bald man bends forward in reverence. Behind them, a second saffron-clad man with a vibhuti forehead mark and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a row of women in white clothes waits along the right side. Golden decorations and red drapes fill the background.2013-09-02A photo of a crowded indoor temple hall where a man in an orange-red dhoti-style garment and a wrap, wearing a heavy gold necklace of round beads, a rudraksha-bead band across his forehead, and wrist malas, extends his arm in blessing toward a crowd of devotees. He holds a small pamphlet in his other hand and smiles. Devotees in white and in shirts press forward with hands folded, and others stand behind them. Behind him are white columns, a gold halo-shaped backdrop, and red lamp-like fixtures. The person's appearance shows several cues but the page does not confirm identity, so the figure is labelled as a devotee-facing sannyasi-style person rather than identified.2012-05-17 +1 copiesMarch 27 20132013-03-27