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October 26 2010

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A photograph of a devotional exchange in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with dark rudraksha beads around the neck stands at centre, hands cupped near a silver tray with small offerings. Facing him on the left, men in a white shirt, red checked shirt and light shirt stand with palms pressed together or hands joined in respect. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in a white shawl with white body markings holds a tray and offers items. Other saffron-robed figures stand behind. Orange and patterned hangings and a screen decorate the background, with a small orange lamp shade overhead.2010-10-26October 26 20102010-10-26A photograph of an indoor ritual reception. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, stands at centre and extends his hand to a middle-aged man in a white shirt, who shakes it while holding a silver tray. Beside them a bald priest in a white dhoti and shawl, with white ash markings on his arms and forehead, holds a silver plate. Behind them several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Orange and patterned cloth hangs from the ceiling and a golden shrine-like decoration appears at the right edge.2010-10-26October 26 20102010-10-26Indoor ashram gathering where a man with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala stands centre-right, smiling and handing an object to a man in a white shirt. Behind him, two shaved-headed priests in orange and maroon dhotis with white tripundra marks and gold necklaces stand near a silver tray. A priest on the far right wears a white dhoti and holds the silver tray. Several devotees in white and striped shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. A cream and orange hanging cloth and a tall backdrop are visible. The appearance-based label is a person, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with the role of a person giving or receiving an item at the satsang.2010-10-26October 27 20102010-10-27Indoor photo of a devotional greeting. A long-haired person in a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulder, with a bare upper body and a gold armlet, stands at center-right extending hands over a silver tray of offerings. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in a line before them, one bowing forward with hands clasped, another with palms pressed together at left. A saffron-robed monk with a shaved head stands at far right holding a tray. Behind them a white screen, colourful striped pillars with orange drapes, and a crowd of seated and standing attendees fill the hall.2011-02-11October 20 20102010-10-20October 26 20102010-10-26November 24 20102010-11-24October 20 20102010-10-20A photograph of a devotional greeting in a tented hall with colourful striped pillar banners. In the centre, a person with long dark hair in an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned trim and ornamental necklaces receives a fruit or offering from a bald man on the right, who wears an orange robe and holds a silver tray with offerings and a flower. Several men on the left, one in white with a rudraksha mala, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. The scene reads as a sarva darshan greeting, with the saffron-clad figure in the central position receiving devotees. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces on the central figure, who is receiving offerings and greetings.2011-01-29