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May 01 2015

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A seated woman in orange sannyasi-style robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red and white ornate chair under an orange and blue canopy, wearing a long garland of yellow and white flowers and smiling. Beside her a shaven-headed man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala with bangles stands with hands folded in front of him. In front, a man in a rust-red dhoti with a reddish shawl and a bare chest holds his hands together near his chest, and another man in a blue wrap and dhoti stands next to him with a mobile phone in hand. Several other men in white and saffron clothing stand in the background, and a red and white pole frames the scene.2015-05-01May 01 20152015-05-01January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white and yellow flower garland and gold ceremonial necklace with gold-coloured bracelets, smiling on a red and silver ornate throne under an orange and blue draped canopy with star motifs. In front, a bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, and a person in a blue dhoti bends forward to offer respect. Onlookers in casual shirts stand at the left edge, and a bunting border runs along the top of the canopy.2015-05-01Photograph of a temple or mutt ritual with several saffron-robed men standing close together. On the left, an elderly man in orange cloth with a gold-bordered wrap and a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in namaskar beside a gilded palanquin edged with gold, decorated with flower garlands. In the centre, a younger man in orange garments wears a gold necklace and a gold-coloured headband, holding a large ornate silver-gold plate or tray. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-red shawl and a dark rudraksha mala with hands folded in prayer, while beside him a shaved-headed man in orange with gold necklaces and a gold-trimmed wrap also holds his hands together. Behind them, white-clad attendants and onlookers stand in a stone-walled hall with a red and gold cloth hanging overhead.2012-06-05Outdoor procession scene at dusk with several saffron-robed sannyasis and attendants. In the centre, a man in a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces stands with palms pressed together and eyes closed. To his right, a bald man with orange tilak holds a tall red-and-orange staff, hands folded in reverence. Other men wear white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and gold chains; one holds a ceremonial horn. Red and white tents and an orange umbrella with tassels stand behind them, and a crowd is gathered in the background.2016-04-18A photograph inside a red and gold canopied tent at an ashram event. In the foreground on the right, a man in orange robes with white forehead markings and a white and pink flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste, gazing upward, with several gold rings and beaded bracelets on his hands. Beside him on the left, a bearded man in orange robes and orange head wrap raises a hand. Between them stands a younger man in white dhoti with a gold border, a red sash and a large beaded necklace, holding his hands together. Behind them, other orange-robed devotees and a cameraman with a video camera are visible, with a striped red and gold tent ceiling overhead.2013-02-12A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a yellow and red canopy. In the foreground, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a heavy rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Behind, several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand, one holding a tall trident. A man in an orange turban and orange shawl stands at right, and another person in white holds a camera. Colourful patterned mats cover the ground.2016-04-18A smiling man in orange-saffron robes with a flowing orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste under a red and green patterned canopy. He wears a white sandalwood stripe on his forehead with a red tilak, a white and pink flower garland, beaded bracelets, and several rings including a green stone. Behind him, a bearded man in orange cloth and a rudraksha mala gazes down, and a bare-chested sadhu in orange wraps his hands together. Another person in red stands at the left edge. A wall of marigold-like floral decor and tent poles frame the outdoor satsang setting.2013-02-12January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a central man in a saffron-orange robe with a white-and-red forehead marking, wearing a white and red flower garland, palms pressed together in namaste with a gentle smile. Around him, a crowd of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stands under a red and white canopy, some wearing orange turbans and rudraksha malas. A photographer's camera with a long lens is visible at lower left. Ring-adorned hands and beaded bracelets are visible.2013-02-12Outdoor photo of a central man with hands pressed together in anjali, eyes closed, wearing a deep red-maroon robe over a rudraksha mala and a long multi-strand necklace of red and white flower garlands with gold ornaments, gold bangles on his upper arms and wrists, and a gold pendant. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a red tilak marks his forehead. Around him, devotees in orange and white attire stand with hands folded; a woman at left wears an orange head covering and an orange-and-gold sari with a gold ceremonial staff nearby. A man at right with a white forehead band and rudraksha malas wears a white dhoti with gold border, and other attendees in white stand behind. Trees and a red pillar appear in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) at the centre, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and red-maroon robe with rudraksha mala.2016-04-10