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July 21 2013

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May 28 20132013-05-28October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph taken indoors in a bright hall with white ceiling lights and red curtains along the wall. A man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-edged saffron shawl, an orange rudraksha-style bead garland, and a white forehead band raises his right hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Two men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste and bowed heads. Behind them, others in white robes and orange clothing stand near metal stanchions with chains, and a projection screen is visible on the right. The presenter is a probable Swamiji with appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and the figure is in a blessing gesture before devotees.2013-09-25A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors with red curtains behind. A smiling man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, gold earrings and a long garland of red and white beads with a gold-bead necklace wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and extends his right hand in a blessing gesture toward devotees. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand in front of him with hands folded and palms pressed together, one holding a rudraksha mala. A older man with white sacred ash markings on his forehead wears a saffron waist cloth and white shirt. A bare-chested man on the right with white ash markings on his arm stands near a small wooden offering box. Several people are visible in the scene.2013-05-16A photograph of an indoor hall in which a person with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-brown garment, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers, reaches out to touch the forehead of a devotee. The person's wrist bears a gold bangle and a red bead bracelet is visible on the right. Several men stand in a line with palms pressed together in namaste; one wears a red-and-white striped shirt and another a white shirt. On the far right a shaved-headed man in a bare chest wears white tripundra markings and a rudraksha mala. Ceiling lights and a faint saffron-clad figure appear in the background. The central figure has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklaces and a garland, consistent with a person blessing devotees.2013-07-21A photograph inside an ornate hall with a white ceiling, hanging fans and a maroon drape. A man with long swept-back hair wears a maroon-and-saffron dhoti-style wrap, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bespectacled devotee in a white shirt, who has his palms joined. Behind them stands a white-clad attendant holding a green-and-silver tray. Other devotees in white and in pink saris and gold jewellery watch, and a child in pink sits to the right. A decorated golden seat with a tall back and a large portrait screen appear in the background. A camera is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the man giving blessings, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron-and-maroon wrap, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, in the role of giving blessing to a devotee.2013-09-15September 29 20132013-09-29Indoor hall with a gold-and-red throne visible at the back and white ceiling fans overhead. On the right, a saffron-clad figure with swept-back hair, a vibhuti marking on the forehead, a gold-toned garland of rudraksha-style beads and a gold-bordered saffron shawl extends a hand in blessing toward devotees. On the left, several men in white and striped shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali, with a devotee bowing forward. Other people in white kurtas and a woman in pink stand behind, and a person in saffron clothing is visible further back. Satsang or darshan setting.2013-09-25Indoor hall with white ceiling lights and red curtains. A smiling person with a hair bun, white vibhuti marks on the forehead, a rudraksha-style orange-red garland, and an orange-red robe with gold border raises a hand in blessing toward devotees. Several devotees in white and cream clothing stand with palms pressed together, one older man in white with an orange shawl bows with folded hands, and others stand in the background near a golden shrine area. The orange-red clothed figure with bead garland and ornate gold-bordered robe matches the a person appearance cues, presented as a sannyasi giving blessings during satsang.2013-09-25A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas raises his right hand in blessing over a grey-haired man in a white shirt, whose hands are pressed together in respectful greeting. The robed man holds a sheet of paper in his left hand and wears gold bangles and armlets, a gold earring, and a forehead tilak. Several people in white clothing stand in the background near a stage with a colourful decorated backdrop and a golden deity murti. The robed figure's appearance with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas is consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown giving blessings to a devotee.2013-06-18June 19 20132013-06-19September 27 20132013-09-27