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October 11 20162016-10-11July 22 20132013-07-22A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a thick rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders sits on an ornate silver throne, holding a silver staff, and extends his arm to bless the shaved head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy wears a white loincloth and holds an orange cloth with rudraksha beads. A golden lion figure rests at the base of the throne. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing fill red stone steps beside a water tank, with red flags and a decorative wall visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robes, with a throne and blessing gesture.2016-10-11September 21 20212021-09-21March 10 20132013-03-10October 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor photo at a stone-stepped tank with a red-flag stand behind. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial staff, sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with a gold lion-head armrest and closes his eyes while raising one hand. A shaved-headed young boy in white kneels before him, palms pressed together, wearing rudraksha beads. Behind them, women and girls in orange and red saris and rudraksha malas sit on the steps, several smiling. A white cooling fan and a water bottle are visible.2016-10-11July 22 20132013-07-22Night-time outdoor ceremony at a stepped stage hung with colourful striped fabric and lights. A man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white garland sits on a raised throne-like seat, holding a silver trident, while a shaved-headed young priest in orange dhoti with white marks on his arms and chest bends before him. Nearby sit a golden lion figure, a kalasha-topped umbrella with a trident finial, and seated saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees, some wearing rudraksha malas. A woman with long dreadlocks in orange stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes and garland, with long hair, distinctive ceremonial adornments and a trident; the appearance matches but is not fully certain.2016-12-23March 10 20132013-03-10Evening ritual beside a lit tank at a temple-like venue, with orange-lined steps and marigold garlands strung along the water's edge. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, wearing a rust-orange shawl and a pink flower garland, stands and places his hand on the shaved head of a kneeling young man in orange dhoti and white tripundra marks, who has his palms pressed together. Around them sit attendants in saffron and orange robes, some holding long brass ceremonial staffs with ornate finials; a golden lion figure rests on a red-draped seat in front. Rows of seated devotees fill the stone steps behind, with lamps lining the water.2016-12-23September 24 20102010-09-24 +1 copies