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October 15 20152015-10-15October 15 20152015-10-15October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of an initiation moment inside an ornate golden-latticed shrine hall. A seated man in a saffron-red turban, red-orange robe with gold border, and beaded coral necklace and bracelets extends his right hand to rest on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers, who holds his palm up in greeting and wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them a woman in white with a red-brown shawl and beaded necklace stands near a gold-brocaded cloth, and another woman in a colourful striped sari watches. Red carpet and cushions cover the floor. The seated figure has a long swept-back appearance consistent with a presiding teacher, but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is recorded as unsure.2015-08-26December 26 20142014-12-26December 26 20142014-12-26A seated robed figure wearing a rust-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a ceremonial gold chain, with bare upper body draped in orange and yellow cloth, places his hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange-and-saffron printed shawl who stands with palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, a gold ornate throne back and red draped curtains frame the setting, with other people in white attire and orange sashes in the background. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and turban cues consistent with the page's description of a person, shown in person as a candidate.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban, white and blue flower garland, and gold bangles placing both hands on the head of a man in a white t-shirt with a red-orange printed shawl and a red bead necklace. Behind them, gold and pink decorated shrine elements and a deity murti are visible, and two people in white clothing stand in the background. The figure in the turban appears to be a candidate for the a person depiction, based on turban, garland and bangles, though the appearance is uncertain.2015-10-13A seated figure in ochre-orange robes sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, wearing a long garland of red and yellow flowers, gold necklaces and a gold armband shaped like a serpent. He rests one hand on the head of a kneeling man in white kurta and ochre shawl, who presses his palms together in devotion. Behind them stand attendants in orange shawls, and a gold deity murti sits in the foreground. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style ornaments and ceremonial gold, receiving devotee blessing as a darshan moment.2012-12-17A photograph of a seated figure in a deep maroon turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing layered white and red-beaded garlands, gold bangles and a gold-handled staff, reaching out to bless the forehead of an older man in a white kurta who leans forward with palms raised. Behind them are ornate gold and pink floral decorations and other seated devotees, including a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a maroon turban. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a ritual hall.2015-10-14Indoor temple scene with gold-embossed decorative panels behind. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, thick gold chain garlands, gold bangles and an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears an orange-red turban, white clothing, an orange sash with printed text, and beaded mala necklaces, with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, an ornately dressed deity murti is adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and colourful silk drapes in red, green and purple. A second person in white and orange stands at the right edge. Blessing and darshan are shown as the seated figure touches the devotee's head.2015-10-24August 22 20152015-08-22