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October 15 20122012-10-15A 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.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15Photo 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 photograph of a temple scene before a large white-and-red decorated deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding ritual objects, adorned with garlands of pink and yellow flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shirt, with curly dark hair, leans forward with hands folded and offers a pale green gift bag toward the altar. A second, younger man in an orange-saffron cloth with bead necklaces and bronze armlets reaches out to receive it. On the right, a bald priest with his back to the camera wears a saffron shawl and rudraksha beads. A brass oil lamp and a gold-coloured puja tray with offerings sit in front of the murti, with a smaller murti garlanded beside it. Red and orange cloth drapes the background.2012-10-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a swept-back hairstyle and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a red-and-gold throne draped in silver-patterned fabric, reaching down to touch the head of a small girl in a pink dress who kneels before him with a rudraksha mala hanging from her neck. Behind him, a man in orange robes with a ceremonial necklace and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stand near marigold garlands. A man in white and a bald head appear in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robes, swept-back hair, rudraksha-adorned presence and throne seat, in a blessing gesture with the child.2009-09-11October 13 20132013-10-13October 02 20142014-10-02Photo 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.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.2012-10-15February 21 20172017-02-21