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April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial initiation in progress. A seated man in a dark turban, rudraksha mala and red-orange robe sits closed-eyed before an ornate gold throne backrest, holding a small vessel of water with a green leaf. Beside him stands a younger man in orange cloth with white body markings, layered beaded necklaces and a dreadlocked topknot, holding a white and blue cloth-wrapped kalasha offering. A stone pillar frames the left edge. The scene suggests a vishesha deeksha initiation, with the seated figure appearing to be the probable Swamiji (probable) given the turban, rudraksha mala, red-orange robe and throne cues, and the standing man a devotee receiving the ritual.2018-04-11A photograph of a ritual exchange in a temple hall. A seated man in maroon and rust-brown robes, wearing a leopard-print headband with green leaves in his hair, a gold ornate necklace with a large pendant, gold armbands and a red tilak, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with a microphone stand beside him. He reaches out to receive a decorated brass vessel with green leaves and grass from a standing attendant in saffron-orange cloth, whose bare shoulders bear white painted stripes and who wears rudraksha beads on the arm. A wooden pillar and carved temple details stand behind them. a person cues include the ceremonial gold necklaces, the swept-back hair and the regal throne seating, but the page does not state his presence.2017-10-10 +2 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe with multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and bead armbands, wearing a leopard-print turban, long dreadlocked hair and a short beard. He sits on a deep red cushioned seat before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop, with a microphone on a stand beside him and a silver staff leaning nearby. A figure in orange garments and an orange turban, with white marks on the back, offers him a bundle of green stalks from a white basket-like vessel. The scene appears to be a ceremonial or teaching setting.2017-12-10 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +3 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10 +2 copiesJune 04 20182018-06-04April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copies