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A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and a heavy gold bead mala, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant on his chest, sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion and a silver staff beside him. He extends his right hand toward the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti kneeling before him. Two assistants in orange and white stand behind and beside the kneeling man, one touching his shoulder and another holding his head, with white tripundra marks on their foreheads. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, gold ornaments, rudraksha mala and red-saffron robe, shown in a blessing gesture with a devotee. The scene is a blessing or initiation moment in a stage setting with a red backdrop.

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A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene on a stage. A seated man with long dark hair, a short beard, gold earrings, a rust-red robe and layered gold beaded necklaces rests a hand on the chest area of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti. A younger attendant in orange cloth with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark stands at left, placing a hand on the kneeling man's head. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, and a silver staff rests beside him.2017-11-19July 28 20172017-07-28November 19 20172017-11-19November 19 20172017-11-19Seated on an ornate leopard-skin-covered throne before an elaborately embossed silver backdrop, a man in saffron-orange robes and multiple gold necklaces with a gold pendant extends his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee. He has long hair swept back, a red tilak on his forehead, and a beard. The kneeling devotee, wearing a white dhoti and white headband, bows forward. A bare-chested assistant in a white dhoti with rudraksha malas and white body markings stands behind, guiding the devotee with his hands. A silver lion-form pedestal stands in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas is the central figure receiving honour and giving blessing.2018-01-28A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and long swept-back hair, wearing a rudraksha-style neck mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, places his right hand on the shaved head of a young man kneeling before him. The seated man sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, beside a silver lion-form armrest. The kneeling man wears a white T-shirt and an orange shawl printed with script, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. A red curtain stands behind them, and a figure in white stands at the left edge. The seated man matches the Swamiji (probable) profile, with long hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, and is shown in a blessing gesture.2017-10-01A photograph of a shiva deeksha initiation at an outdoor temple-style setting. A man seated on an ornate red and silver throne with silver lion-head armrests wears a brown-orange draped garment, a multi-strand gold necklace, earrings, red and white flower garlands, and a tilak on his forehead; he places his right hand on the forehead of a bare-chested initiate kneeling before him. The initiate has white ash markings on his shoulder and chest, a dark brown cloth, and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace. A third man standing at left wears white dhoti-style clothing with a gold border, a long beaded necklace and a rudraksha-like mala. Behind them is a carved stone pillar with a relief of a deity murti. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a crown-less tilak, ornate gold jewellery, a flower garland and saffron-brown clothing, with a rudraksha-style setting; he is presented here as the one giving the deeksha.2017-10-05November 19 20172017-11-19Ceremonial scene in a temple-like setting with carved stone pillars and a brass lamp stand. A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a gold-trimmed shawl, rudraksha beads, a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands rests his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee bowing before him. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne with a carved lion-head armrest. A second attendant in white with gold-striped dhoti and a sacred ash marking stands behind the devotee, and an additional attendant in white and gold stands at left. The devotee wears a white head cloth and receives blessing. a person cues: ornate gold necklace, saffron-orange robe and seated throne; identity is inferred from appearance only.2017-10-08A seated man in a silver-and-red throne with carved lion armrests receives a blessing. He wears a rust-orange draped robe, layered rudraksha malas, gold pendant necklaces, rudraksha bracelets, a gold earring, and a white tilak on his forehead. He touches the head of a bare-shouldered devotee who bows forward, while an attendant in white dhoti steadies the devotee's shoulder. A red velvet footstool and a white sacred thread are visible. The setting is night-time, with a yellow pole in the background.2017-10-15Night-time ritual photograph at an outdoor ceremony. A seated man on a red cushioned throne before a gold-leaf backdrop wears a maroon-red cloth, layered rudraksha and gold-bead garlands, a gold necklace, gold armlets and a patterned leopard-print headband, with eyes closed and hands extended. Before him a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti bends forward, offering his palms over the seated man's hands. Behind them, figures in saffron-orange robes and white tilak marks on their foreheads stand, one holding a fan. The seated figure appears to be the a person, identified by the long swept-back hair tied up, rudraksha malas, gold ornaments and ceremonial red-and-gold clothing, while the devotees are in white and saffron attire.2017-08-22December 10 20172017-12-10