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A photograph of a ritual initiation. A seated figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-orange draped robe with gold edging, and a rudraksha mala around the neck, and extends a hand toward the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl. The kneeling man has his palm raised and eyes lowered. Behind them, several people in white clothes with red-orange shawls stand or sit, one holding a piece of paper. A blurred poster-like backdrop and a small framed image appear in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor hall during a mandala-style initiation.

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July 13 20152015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13A seated figure in a deep red-orange turban, orange-red robe with gold border and rudraksha mala draped at the neck places a hand on the head of a seated man in an orange-red shawl and white shirt during an initiation. The figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them, several standing men in white shirts and orange shawls watch, and a bare-shouldered person in orange sits at the lower right. A white board is held at the lower centre. The setting is a warm, softly lit hall with red seating in the foreground.2015-07-13A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red draped garment, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a purple bracelet on the wrist, touches the forehead of a man in white kurta and red shawl who holds his palms together in reverence. The seated figure holds a folded white paper in the other hand. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt and red shawl smiles, and a blurred banner shows a figure with a trident.2015-07-13A seated figure in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe with a gold-edged sash rests his right hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a white kurta and orange-red shawl. The seated man smiles and wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a purple wristband. The kneeling man holds his palm up toward the viewer. Behind them, several standing men wear white kurtas and red shawls, and a child with curly hair is partly visible at right. A red cushioned seat and a floral arrangement sit in the foreground, with a gold-trimmed red cloth hanging behind. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation moment during an event. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange-red turban and robe with rudraksha beads.2015-07-13A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-red robe with gold trim and a rudraksha mala bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in white kurta with orange cloth. Behind them a woman in white with red sari border and beaded necklace gestures with her hand, and several men in white kurtas with orange-red shawls stand watching. A red cushioned throne-like seat is at the lower left and a red and gold setting frames the scene. The gesture appears to be a blessing or initiation touch. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a red turban, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe with gold edging, and a rudraksha-style beaded mala across the shoulders reaches forward to press fingers to the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white kurta with an orange-and-red patterned shawl, who kneels with his palms raised. The seated figure holds a folded white paper or cloth in the other hand. Behind them, a gold-trimmed ornate chair, red cushions, white flowers and a red-and-blue banner. Other people in white and red shawls sit or stand in the background, with a few partially visible at the edges. Appearance-based: a person seated in orange turban and mala giving forehead blessing to a devotee; the seated figure's appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2015-07-13October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red draped robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace extends a hand toward a curly-haired man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who raises his palm in response. Behind them, several people in white clothes and orange-red shawls stand and sit in a hotel-style hall, with flowers at the left edge. The seated figure's face is not clearly visible enough for a person identification, so the candidate is marked unsure.2015-07-13A photograph of a ritual blessing in an ornate hall. A figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered in a saffron-red wrap with a golden edge and a rudraksha mala around the neck, places a hand on the crown of a seated man in white clothes and an orange-red patterned shawl. Standing behind them are several men and a woman in white garments and orange-red shawls, and a woman in the foreground wears a red shawl and mala. Warm lights and red flowers decorate the background. a person: the turbaned figure in saffron-red robes with rudraksha beads is the one giving the blessing.2015-07-13A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange drapery with a rudraksha mala, touching the forehead of a white-haired man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl with printed patterns. The seated figure holds a folded paper in one hand and sits on a red cushioned seat. Several standing people in white and orange-red shawls, some with orange garlands and forehead markings, watch from behind. A woman in a dark floral outfit stands at right, and a woman with a red bindi sits behind the kneeling man. a person: the seated turbaned figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron drapery, consistent with the page's identification, though the cues are not fully distinctive.2015-07-13