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October 16 2010

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Four women sit cross-legged on a floor covered with scattered flower petals and a purple cloth, eyes closed in meditation or prayer, holding pink lotus flowers. The woman on the left wears a rust-red and gold sari, the next wears a maroon sari with gold border and a red pendant necklace, the third wears a maroon sari with gold trim, and the fourth wears a cream blouse and red sari. Behind them stands a large decorated deity murti with multiple raised arms holding weapons, flanked by white ornate arches and smaller figures, with a brass lamp stand and string lights in the background. A watermelon and an orange cushion sit nearby.2010-10-16May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha necklaces and gold ornaments, with a golden ornate throne and red cloth behind, extends a hand in blessing over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a saffron-orange shawl and folded hands. A woman in orange-brown sari stands behind a gold-trimmed ceremonial backdrop draped with garlands and gold jewellery, and several women and a child in white and orange watch nearby. The setting appears to be a temple-style abhishekam darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated turbaned figure wears a rust turban, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a golden throne.2015-10-24August 14 20172017-08-14October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red backdrop holds a tall silver trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. He wears an orange-brown robe, a red shawl draped over one shoulder and arm, multiple strands of white beaded and bead garlands, a gold chain with a pendant, and a white-and-red forehead marking. A silver bird-topped staff stands beside the throne arm. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded malas and ceremonial gold necklace visible.2013-02-07A photograph of an evening outdoor gathering at a stage. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe, and a long garland of orange, white and green flowers over red and blue beads. The figure extends a hand to offer small folded papers to a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange garland, who holds his palms together in namaste. Beside them a woman in orange sari with white vibhuti and a beaded necklace holds a brass plate with lamps and offerings. On the right, a young man with white forehead marks, orange garland and white dhoti stands with folded hands. A large crowd of devotees in orange and white fills the background, with a banana plant and a patterned banner behind the stage. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with a turban, orange robe and flower garland.2015-08-09A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown shawl and a necklace of large yellow beads places his right palm on the head of a young boy in a white embroidered kurta with his hands folded and eyes lowered. Behind them a woman in a red blouse and blue-patterned sari, wearing gold bangles, stands near red curtains, while other people in a crowd watch. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with dark panelled walls.2012-07-22Night photo of a Chandi homa-style puja at an ashram temple. In the foreground a woman with long wavy dark hair in a maroon blouse and rust-red sari sits cross-legged holding a pink lotus, with fruit and flowers before her. Behind her several women in maroon and deep red saris sit in a row holding offerings. Above them, a large deity murti with a white-and-silver decorated backdrop shows multi-armed goddesses holding weapons, and a figure in a red and pink sari with a green-and-yellow garland stands to the left. Strings of red lights glow in the background. On the right a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a golden-edged seat, and an elder in white sits beside a gold-framed platform. Marigold petals and scattered flowers cover the floor, and a tray of red apples and a watermelon sit nearby. A wooden drum-like object lies on the right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesAugust 15 20172017-08-15A photograph of four women seated cross-legged on a purple cloth in front of a decorated deity display with painted murti figures, garlanded idols, and brass oil lamps on the right. From left, the women wear red saris with gold zari borders, a red sari with gold border, an orange sari with dark floral patterns over a red blouse, and an orange-red sari. Each holds a pink lotus flower in cupped hands with eyes closed, in meditative prayer. Brass lamps and a small tray of offerings sit beside them, and a standing man in white clothing is visible at the far upper right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies