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June 29 2013

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A photograph of a hall during a devotional gathering. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a thick rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace with a large gold pendant, and gold bangles; he raises one hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Devotees in white and light clothing with folded palms stand along barricades, and a man in a purple shirt holds out folded paper. A red box with offerings sits in the foreground, and a backdrop with a painted deity image and red curtains hangs behind. a person cues: rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace, orange clothing and a blessing gesture before devotees.2013-07-24A photograph in an indoor hall with pale walls, ceiling fans and red drapes. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a gold necklace with a large pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered dhoti raises his right palm in blessing while smiling. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms joined in namaskar; one bends forward with his head bowed. A bald man in orange clothing stands behind them, and a man in a plaid shirt with a lanyard is in the background. A man on the left wears a rudraksha mala. Women in white clothing and a few other devotees stand further back near a rope barrier. a person candidate appearance is distinctive with ornate gold jewellery and saffron robes, but the page does not indicate his presence, so this is uncertain.2013-09-02A photograph in a bright hall of a central figure in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, long dark hair swept back, smiling and extending a hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. The central figure holds a small white card. Devotees in white shirts and trousers with lanyards stand and bow with palms joined; one bald man bends forward in reverence. Behind them, a second saffron-clad man with a vibhuti forehead mark and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a row of women in white clothes waits along the right side. Golden decorations and red drapes fill the background.2013-09-02May 26 20132013-05-26Indoor photo in a hall with white tiled floor and a shrine backdrop with a golden throne and deity murti at the far end. A man with long hair tied back, gold beaded necklace and bangles, wearing a saffron-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, extends his hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several people stand with palms joined in anjali; a shaved-headed devotee in orange with rudraksha beads and a man in a blue checked shirt are nearest. A woman in white with glasses stands at right. Cameras, a tripod, and stanchions line the aisle.2013-10-29Indoor photo in a temple-style hall. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, gold bangles and a long gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant stands in a rust-red and gold garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and smiling. In front of him on the left, several men in white dhotis and shirts with white vibhuti marks stand with hands folded in namaste, one bowing. A man in a grey shirt on the far left also has his hands together. Behind them, a man in an orange robe and others in white are visible. Metal stanchions and rope barriers run along the floor. A deity murti and ornate gold-and-red decorations stand on a stage in the background, and a projector screen shows an image of a deity.2013-08-15A photograph in a hall with white ceiling tiles, red curtains and a projector screen showing a deity image. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-brown robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant and gold bangles, places his hand on the head of a devotee bowing with folded hands. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and bow nearby, one holding a red box. Stanchions and a white carpeted aisle line the room, and a photographer with a camera stands at right. a person: the robed figure with turban, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace is performing a blessing on a devotee.2013-07-13September 13 20132013-09-13A photograph inside a hall with red curtains and a gold-and-red throne on a stage at the back. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulder, long gold necklace with a large pendant and gold armbands stands at right, one arm extended to a seated devotee who bows with palms together. Behind him, a line of people in white clothes stand with hands folded in namaskar, a woman in a purple sari, and a saffron-robed monk with a rudraksha mala at left. A ceiling-mounted screen and a copyright overlay appear, with the title and descriptive text from the page excerpt not shown in the image itself. a person appears as the central figure in the orange turban and gold ornaments, receiving devotees' greetings.2013-08-02A photograph in a bright indoor hall with cream walls and tiled floor. A man in an orange-brown saffron robe with a thick gold necklace and gold earrings, holding a small white book, smiles while extending his right palm toward the face of a man in a khaki shirt who has his hands folded in greeting. Beside them, another robed attendant in saffron stands, and a shaved-headed man in an orange-brown dhoti and a white-shirted man stand nearby. Behind them, a row of people in white and blue clothing and a woman in a blue top stand in the background, and a decorated golden deity murti and red drapes are visible at the far end.2013-09-02A photograph of a hall with red curtains and white walls. A man with a long swept-back hairstyle, red-orange saffron robe with a gold border, a long rudraksha mala and gold armbands stands smiling and raising his palm in blessing toward a bowed man in a white checked shirt who presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand, and a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is visible at left. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery, shown giving blessing to a devotee.2013-09-11October 27 20132013-10-27