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April 23 2016

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Night photograph of a blessing scene. A man in an orange-red turban, ornate red and turquoise beaded garland, gold earrings and bangles, and an orange-and-yellow shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red cushioned seat and extends his right hand to touch the head of a bent-over man in white dhoti and shirt with a white head cloth. Another white-clad attendant stands at left, supporting the kneeling devotee's shoulder. Behind them, a crowd in white and saffron clothing watches, some holding phones. Striped white and brown wall in background.2015-08-09Outdoor-style tented event on a red carpet. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching robes, with rudraksha malas and bangles, sits on an orange cushioned throne before a gilded deity murti decorated with a garland. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends low to touch or offer homage at the throne's edge, draped in a gold-bordered cloth. Three robed attendants in saffron-orange stand behind, one in a turban with mala beads. A cameraman films from a tripod at left and onlookers watch.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial reception in a red-walled hall with an ornate gold-framed throne. A seated figure wearing an orange-saffron turban, long dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat, raising one hand in blessing. An older bald man in white kurta with a shawl bows forward toward the seated figure's feet. Nearby, a man with glasses in a red shawl and gold beaded garland stands with hands folded, and a woman in a red sari with a gold necklace watches. A man holding a camera and other standing attendees surround the scene, with a wall painting visible at upper right.2016-04-23Night-time photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange saffron wrap with gold edging, and layered red coral and teal bead necklaces with gold ornaments, extending a hand to bless the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti and white shirt with a gold-bordered white cloth wrapped over the head, and is held by an attendant in white. Behind them stands a bald man with white forehead markings, rudraksha beads and a rust-coloured shawl, with more white-clad attendants in the background. A gold throne and red velvet cushion occupy the right edge, with a golden deity murti near the centre.2015-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robes and rudraksha malas sits on an orange cushioned throne before a gilded ornate backdrop. Two standing attendants in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand behind the throne. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward, offering reverence with a gold-brocade cloth draped over his arm, while a cameraman with a tripod films on the left. The red carpeted floor and gold-trimmed pillars complete the scene. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not conclusive from appearance alone.2015-01-13September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes with gold borders, and a long gold beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and light trousers, bows with palms pressed together, and has a mala visible at the wrist. Green leafy plants stand beside the throne. Behind them, several men in white ritual clothing move about a red-draped hall, one holding a tray of fruit, and a bald man in saffron robes stands near a silver staff.2015-07-01January 13 20152015-01-13May 09 20152015-05-09A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne with brown leather upholstery, a gold-leaf lion-like armrest visible at the right. The seated figure leans forward, touching or blessing a devotee who is prostrate on the floor in front of the throne. Behind the throne, several standing attendants in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas stand near a small red-draped table holding bowls of red and yellow flowers and a golden staff. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground, their heads visible from behind. A white electric fan stands at the left edge. The setting appears to be an indoor hall during a spiritual initiation or darshan.2015-09-05September 12 20152015-09-12August 09 20152015-08-09