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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair in a bun and multiple rudraksha malas raises a bundle of green leaves overhead. A second man in orange robes and a gold chain kneels beside, holding an ornate silver kalasha with embossed figures. A young boy in a dark jacket and another person sit in the background; an orange-draped chair with a patterned cushion sits in the foreground against a plain white wall. a person appears to be the seated figure, distinguished by long swept hair, rudraksha malas and saffron robes.

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October 09 20082008-10-09October 09 20082008-10-09October 09 20082008-10-09A photograph of a ritual scene in a plain pink-walled room with a dark wooden doorway. In the foreground a bare-chested young man in orange saffron cloth wrapped at the waist and draped over the shoulder holds a silver pot in one hand and sprinkles water with a green leafy sprig in the other, while a bead necklace hangs at his chest. Behind him, two more young men in orange cloth stand at a low table with brass and metal vessels. Another young man in orange is partly visible at the right edge. A woman in a cream top with a white shawl sits on a chair at the right, smiling and holding her hands together in greeting, with a brass object at the far right edge. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam-style blessing with water.2017-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20172017-07-28 +1 copiesA seated man in orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala, hair tied in a topknot, places one hand on the head of a young boy in a pink and green checked shirt while holding small metal objects in his other hand. Behind them, a woman in white and a man in maroon clothing sit with hands folded. A red patterned cushion and an orange towel rest on the red-draped seat. The scene suggests a blessing or pada puja style interaction in a hall with red curtains.2011-12-31December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesJuly 13 20092009-07-13A photograph in a hall with dark red velvet drapes. A seated figure in an orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, rests one palm on the head of a bald older man in an orange robe and peach shawl who bows forward and receives offerings from a white-clothed table. The seated figure's appearance and adornments are consistent with a person, seated on an orange-upholstered throne and blessing the devotee. Behind them a young man in white with an orange shawl stands with a hand on the devotee's back, and a figure in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge. Trays with yellow flowers and small items sit on the white table.2010-07-02 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20062006-09-30A photograph of several young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloths with bare upper bodies and rudraksha necklaces performing a ritual in a pink-walled room. The foreground figure raises a leafy green bough or mango-leaf bunch overhead while water sprays from it, and a silver vessel is tucked at his waist. Behind him, two more attendants in orange stand near a dark wooden doorway, one holding a tall gold ceremonial staff or chamara-like pole. A small silver bell-shaped lamp stand and brass items rest on a low table. A seated woman in cream clothing, partly visible at the right edge, watches. This appears to be an abhishekam-style sprinkling ritual.2017-07-28 +1 copiesA seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned seat with eyes closed, wearing an orange robe and a long gold-beaded rudraksha-style mala. Before him, several men in white dhotis and white garments sit on a rooftop, one pouring liquid from a silver vessel into a silver bowl beside a silver tray holding yellow flowers. A leopard-print cloth backs the seat, with trees visible behind. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and ornate beaded mala. Several white-clad devotees perform a ritual with a pouring vessel.2010-09-24