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November 01 2015

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A seated figure in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe and white jasmine garland places one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, while holding a small white paper or card in the other hand. Behind him, several women and a man in rust-red and gold-bordered robes with rudraksha malas stand near an ornate gilded wall; one woman in the centre bends forward, touching the kneeling man's head. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan in a golden-hued sanctum with a gilded lion-faced seat visible at left.2016-01-17November 01 20152015-11-01A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a gilded temple hall. In the foreground, a woman with long hair piled high and a crown of rudraksha beads wears a multicoloured garland of white jasmine, purple and orange flowers and a red bloom, with rudraksha bracelets on her arms. She wears a saffron-red garment with a bare shoulder and places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in white and gold, who bows his head to receive the blessing. Behind them, women in saffron and orange robes wearing rudraksha malas and white and gold sarees stand near the golden walls, with one woman bearing a trident-marked pendant. The ornate gold background and devotional setting suggest a darshan or blessing ceremony.2016-01-16November 30 20142014-11-30July 26 20152015-07-26May 13 20142014-05-13A photograph of a blessing ritual indoors. A figure in a saffron-orange turban with a gold ornament, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a maroon and gold sari-style garment places a hand on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt whose palms are pressed together. a person: the central figure wears a saffron turban, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a folded paper, which marks a ceremonial role. Around them stand devotees in white and red clothing with hands folded in prayer, and on the right a person in orange with white sacred markings on the arm. A tray with offerings and a microphone sit in the foreground.2011-12-03A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a red and white flower garland places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with a rust-orange shawl. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, rust-orange robe, red beaded garland and ornate gold-banded necklace suggest a probable Swamiji (probable) giving a blessing, a blessing-touch gesture typical of satsang darshan. Behind them, devotees in orange and white attire, some holding brass plates, stand in a hall, and a woman in white on the right raises her hands. The scene reads as a satsang blessing.2013-05-28A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple hall with gold-coloured pillars and a red curtain behind. A figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange upper garment with a golden border and a gold necklace reaches out with his right hand to touch the forehead of a devotee. The devotee is a woman in a white sari with a white vibhuti line on her forehead and a dark rudraksha-style mala, wearing an ID badge. Beside her, a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a beaded mala waits with hands folded, and other people in white and cream clothes stand behind. The setting suggests darshan or a blessing with a wall-mounted fan at left. a person is not confidently identifiable from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role.2015-09-06Indoor temple scene. A man with long dark hair, wearing a deep saffron-red robe and a heavy multi-strand necklace of gold-toned beads, stands at centre with a white cloth wrap over his shoulder and white sacred ash across his forehead with a red bindi. He places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt who bows with hands folded near his chin, and the man holds a folded white paper in his other hand. Behind them a crowd of devotees stands along a metal barrier, and a colourful decorated shrine with lit oil lamps and floral offerings glows in the background, with saffron and orange hangings at the top. A bare-shouldered man in orange cloth is partly visible at the right edge.2013-03-13July 21 20152015-07-21May 13 20142014-05-13