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A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a silver throne with ornate silver fittings. A man in a rust-orange robe, with a rudraksha crown, horizontal tilak on his forehead, and a cloth draped over a bare-chested torso, places his hand on the head of a smiling man with short white hair who wears a pink kurta and a beaded mala. Behind them, women in blue, orange and purple clothing watch, some wearing lanyard badges.

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A photograph of a ceremony at a silver-decorated throne area. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, a crescent moon ornament and a band of rudraksha beads across his forehead, wearing red-orange cloth, extends his hand to touch the forehead of a seated bald devotee in red garments with a red rudraksha-style necklace and dark-rimmed glasses. A third person in orange cloth sits at lower right. Standing behind are several women in saffron and blue clothing, one in a pale top and grey scarf, and a woman with a rudraksha mala. A silver staff and ornate silver throne fittings are at left. The white card held by a hand at left is blank.2018-03-31April 30 20182018-04-30A photograph of an initiation moment in front of a colourful deity display with garlanded murtis. A bearded man with long dreadlocks, bare-chested under a rust-red shawl and wearing a gold-and-bead necklace, places his right hand on the crown of a grey-haired man in a yellow kurta with rudraksha beads, who sits with hands folded in reverence. Behind them a woman in a red-orange sari with rudraksha malas smiles, a woman in white and gold stands nearby, and a woman in a floral print dress with a peach shawl and beaded necklaces watches.2018-04-26 +1 copiesApril 30 20182018-04-30April 30 20182018-04-30A man with long dreadlocks wearing a crescent moon ornament and a crown-like arrangement of rudraksha beads sits on a silver ornate seat, wearing a rust-red wrap. He extends his right arm and places his palm on the bald head of a man in a cream embroidered kurta with a rudraksha mala, who kneels before him with hands folded. Behind them a young woman in orange with rudraksha beads watches, and a row of women in saffron, white and red-toned clothes with malas stand in the background. Silver ceremonial stands and a vessel are in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment in a satsang-style gathering.2018-03-31March 31 20182018-03-31A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair, a crescent moon ornament and a rudraksha crown, wearing rust-red draped cloth and white horizontal tilak markings, places his right hand on the forehead of an older woman with reddish-blond hair who wears a red top and white shawl. Behind them, several women in orange, red, yellow and blue garments wear rudraksha malas and stand watching. Silver ritual staffs and a silver figure stand at the left edge of the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dreadlocks, a crescent moon, a rudraksha crown and rust-red ascetic dress, and is shown giving a blessing.2018-03-31April 30 20182018-04-30April 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesApril 30 20182018-04-30A ceremonial blessing scene in a hall. A man with a crescent moon ornament and a thick rudraksha mala crown, wearing reddish-orange robes and a horizontal tilak, places his hand on the head of a bearded man in a white garment and rudraksha necklace. Another person in orange holds up a white card. Ornate silver throne elements and a metal trident-like staff stand at left, with women in pale and patterned saris watching in the background. The man in the crown is a person by appearance cues, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2018-03-31