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March 01 20062006-03-01March 01 20062006-03-01March 01 20062006-03-01A photograph at an outdoor initiation camp shows a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, touching the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in white clothing with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, women in orange and red saris wear rudraksha malas and stand near a large copper bowl of white flower petals, with greenery and a red tent backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne, and he is performing the third eye initiation for a devotee.2016-05-06A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a red-brown forehead mark, raising one hand in blessing toward a man in a white kurta who bows with his head lowered. The seated figure sits on a gold throne before a red cushioned backdrop framed by white jasmine garlands with yellow and purple flowers. A man in orange clothing at lower left holds a flower garland, and a microphone stands at right beside a dark curtain. Several heads of onlookers are visible in the foreground. Scattered petals lie around. Probable Swamiji cues include the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold seat, appearing in an in-person setting.2008-01-01January 04 20152015-01-04July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesMay 17 20142014-05-17March 05 20062006-03-05December 19 20162016-12-19Indoor photograph in a hall with dark curtains and a wall-mounted cabinet. A long-haired young man in white and maroon ceremonial dress with gold necklaces sits on a cushioned seat decorated with orange and pink flowers, appearing probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing. An older man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala bends forward to offer something to him. A woman in a red shawl sits in the foreground, and standing onlookers include a young woman in pink with a beaded necklace, a man in a checked shirt and bracelet, and others in the background. A brass lamp stands at the right edge beside potted plants.2006-03-01March 17 20062006-03-17