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December 31 2008

A photograph inside a hall during a celebration. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-draped cushioned seat with a white base and gold trim, a dark bolster behind. The figure gestures with an open hand toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who kneels on a mat and faces them with folded hands. Another man in white kneels nearby. At left, a person in orange holds a tall gold-topped staff, and a red patterned carpet lies beneath the seat. Behind, devotees in orange and white sit near a draped table.

A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a gold border, sits on an orange-draped cushioned seat before a small altar. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the feet of the seated figure, while an older man in white kneels beside him with his hands folded. Behind them a standing person in orange stands near an orange-draped table with a gold garland, and a row of people in white and orange sit at a long table in the background. The floor is covered with woven mats and a patterned rug. This appears to be a feet-touching gesture of respect during the celebrations.

A temple ritual scene with devotees in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls. A man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushion while a kneeling woman in white with long dark hair bows and touches his feet, and a man in white kneels beside them placing a garland of red and white flowers at his feet. A standing man in orange holds a wooden tray of fruit, nuts and offerings. Behind them is a gilded deity shrine draped in purple cloth and marigold garlands, with brass kalasha-style lamps. A cameraman in white with a camera on his shoulder films, and a white-clad man stands at right with hands near his chest. The floor is covered with orange mats and a white cloth, with a small table holding water bottles.

June 13 2010

A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.

June 13 2010

A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala raises one hand while sitting in a wooden chair on a red-orange mat. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels with her forehead bowed to the floor before a brass tray holding green leaves and a steel tumbler, in what appears to be a padapuja-style veneration. Behind them another person in white and a figure in orange stand on the carpeted floor, and a table draped in white cloth with flowers and a small altar sits in the background. Water bottles and a brass bowl are set on the floor. Probable Swamiji is seated in the chair, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala as the presentation cues.

Indoor photo of a devotional gathering in a room with red-orange walls. In the foreground, a woman in a bright orange top with a dark beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped seat with a yellow cushion, her hand resting on her knee. Before her, a person in an orange top bends forward in prostration, long dark hair falling forward. Behind them, a man in white kurta and white trousers leans over a low table holding a bundle of money notes and a water bottle, while a person in orange stands beside him. Other attendees in white and orange stand and sit in the background, and a light stand is visible at left.

September 30 2008

A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, palms pressed together in namaste. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long braid kneels before the throne, holding a small plate and offering. At right, another orange-robed man kneels with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in white stands behind him. A gold-trimmed footstool holds a silver plate with flower petals and offerings, and silver vessels sit on the white cloth-covered floor. The room has white walls and a window at left.

2009-08-01 +1 copies

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an orange throne-chair under a shrine canopy, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and touches his bare feet resting on an orange cushion and wooden sandal, while a man in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right. Behind them is a golden deity murti in a shrine decorated with red and white garlands and a golden kalasha, with stone carvings on the pillars. The scene suggests padapuja.