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A photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes on an ornate silver-covered throne, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, large rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and beaded bracelets. He is being attended by two people in orange garments: one on the left with white tripundra markings on the arms, and a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a gold border who is having a white cloth applied to his forehead. Carved gold pillars and a silver-framed backdrop surround the scene.

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December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red robe and long rudraksha mala, with a leopard-print yellow headband and a gold necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver embossed backdrop. He rests one hand on the head of a bare-chested, kneeling devotee in white dhoti with palms joined. Two women in orange saris and white forehead and arm markings stand on the left; one holds a folded white cloth above the kneeling man's head. Another orange-robed attendant is at the right edge. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation ceremony. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long hair, a leopard-print headband, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is presented as the central figure receiving devotees.2017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop. He holds a white cord while a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti receives a blessing. Two women in orange garments, one with white ash markings on her arms, assist, one holding a white thread near the devotee's head. The scene resembles a ritual blessing ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace match the page's claim of his presence.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes wearing a leopard-print headwrap, a rudraksha mala across his chest and gold ornaments, presiding over a ritual on a stage in front of an ornate silver backdrop. Two attendants in orange robes with white forehead marks stand at left; one holds a small card near the head of a bare-chested devotee in white cloth who kneels before him while a white cord is held taut. The seated man extends his hand toward the devotee's head. The scene resembles a blessing or initiation ritual. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated figure in rust-red robes wearing a leopard-print headband and a rudraksha mala, with long hair in a bun, holding a white thread while a kneeling bare-chested devotee in white dhoti bows his head. Two women in orange saris with white horizontal body markings and rudraksha jewellery attend him, one holding a paper or card near the devotee's head. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop.2017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red robe with a large rudraksha mala and a gold chain sits on a silver-covered throne, wearing a leopard-print headwrap and long dreadlocked hair. A devotee in white stands before him, receiving a touch on the head, while an attendant in orange cloth with white body markings stands at left, and a gilded background shows at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears the long hair, leopard headwrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and sits as the central figure of the blessing, so his identity is only probable from these cues.2017-12-10A seated bearded man with long dark hair in a high bun wears a yellow-and-black leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and beaded armlets over a rust-orange robe, and a gold necklace. He holds a thin white thread or cord and a folded paper slip near the head of a bare-chested devotee bending forward in white dhoti. Two saffron-clad assistants with white horizontal marks on their arms stand beside the devotee, one holding a paper. Behind them is an ornate silver-embossed backdrop. This appears to be a blessing or initiation-style ritual with thread and paper.2017-12-10 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated bearded man with long hair in a bun and a leopard-print yellow headband, wearing a rust-orange robe and multiple rudraksha malas, a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha bracelets. He sits before an ornate silver throne-like backdrop, holding a white thread. In front of him a devotee in a grey shirt bends forward while a woman in orange garments with white sandalwood/vibhuti stripes on her arms guides the thread around him. Gold pillars stand at the right edge.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, wearing a leopard-print yellow turban and layered rudraksha malas with a gold chain, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop with his eyes closed. He extends his right hand to rest on the head of a young boy wearing a white blindfold and white dhoti with yellow border. Beside them, an attendant in orange cloth stands with bare upper arms marked with white paste. A third hand holds a white paper, and a dark figure stands in the background near a golden pillar. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation ritual. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with rudraksha malas, rust-red robes and a turban, and is performing the blessing.2017-12-10 +1 copies