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Photo of a ceremonial moment before a large red and white deity backdrop with a painted goddess figure holding weapons and a smaller doll-like figure beside it. A seated man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, gold necklace and a white forehead mark extends his hand in blessing toward a man in white kurta with an orange shawl who stands with palms joined. A third man in saffron stands behind holding a leaf-lined silver tray. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers decorate the seat and altar. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the seated saffron-clad figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, giving blessings to a devotee.

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Photo of a night ritual before a red backdrop with a large deity murti of a goddess with a yellow face, red eyes and multiple arms, decorated with white lace-like ornaments and marigold garlands. A seated man in saffron robes with a sandalwood-marked forehead, a long gold chain, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant extends his right hand in blessing toward a man in a white shirt and red shawl who bows with folded hands. A second man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind holding a brass plate with a leaf. a person is seated on the cushioned throne as the blessing figure, displaying cues of saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments. Golden lamps and orange and red flowers surround the scene.2012-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long dark hair knot, a vibhuti mark on the forehead, layered beaded rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, extends his right hand in blessing toward a kneeling young man in a white shirt with a red thread around his neck. Behind them a standing attendant in orange robes holds a brass tray with a green leaf and offerings. The backdrop is a deity murti with a crown, raised arms and weapons, adorned with white paper cutwork, red and white flowers, and a gold-trimmed golden throne with a striped cloth. Photo shows a devotional blessing ritual in a temple-like setting.2012-10-15Photograph of a seated man in saffron/orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, his hair tied up in a bun, sitting on a golden-cushioned seat decorated with white and yellow garlands. He gestures with one hand toward a ceremonial plate. Beside him stands a second man in orange robes with gold necklaces and bangles, holding a brass plate with a leaf and offerings. Behind them is a large deity murti with multiple arms and a fierce painted face, surrounded by white lace-like decorations, red drapery and flower garlands. Two people visible in the scene.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne in an orange-draped ceremonial tent. The seated person wears an orange robe, a long red-and-white flower garland, rudraksha beads, and gold necklaces, with a red shawl draped over the shoulder; the presentation is consistent with the a person candidate, with the adornments as cues. A bald man in a white dhoti stands at left holding a red cloth and a small puja item, and a second bald man in orange cloth stands at right holding a tray of red cloths. Behind the throne stands a gilded deity murti in blue and gold with a trident-like staff, and a silver trident rests in front. Brass puja vessels sit on a table at left.2013-02-06A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white striped shirt and red shawl, who has a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind them stands a large white and red decorated deity murti with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller figures, with garlands of orange and yellow flowers and a gold ceremonial vessel on a cushioned seat in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan at a puja setting.2012-10-15October 18 20122012-10-18Indoor photo of a seated saint on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded golden backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a gold-beaded mala and a gold waist belt, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his eyes are closed. A younger man in a white t-shirt and black trousers kneels or leans forward, holding the saint's hands with a blue wristband on his arm. To the left, a bald man with white and red forehead markings and a gold necklace wears a maroon-and-gold dhoti. White lilies and green foliage decorate the setting, and a few onlookers sit in the background.2012-12-22A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron robe, smiling as he receives an offering from a devotee in an orange kurta bent low before him. The devotee holds a small silver vessel and a brass plate, and wears a gold necklace and a white dhoti with a gold border. Behind them, women in white and red stand near green potted plants beside a red backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja offering.2016-05-06February 08 20132013-02-08November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copies