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A seated figure in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold-edged border, and multiple rudraksha malas and a gold chain rests both hands on the head of a bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. The devotee wears a white dhoti and a white sacred thread, with white sacred ash marks on his shoulder. Behind them stands a dreadlocked attendant in orange cloth holding a silver trident, and a silver cobra-hood canopy with red gem eyes arches over the throne. Painted deity murti figures and a colourful temple-style backdrop fill the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment on a stage.

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February 25 20182018-02-25March 09 20182018-03-09A photograph of a ritual scene. A man in an orange-red turban with a crescent moon ornament, layered rudraksha malas and a white-and-pink flower garland stands at right, smiling and placing his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man seated at left, who wears a rudraksha mala, white ritual cloth and a white line marking on his face while holding his palms together. Behind them a younger man in a white garment with a red forehead mark stands near a tall silver trident. A large brass elephant-shaped vessel with a spout sits in front. The orange-robed figure with the turban and garlands is a probable candidate for a person, based on the turban, crescent ornament, rudraksha malas, garlands and ceremonial gold pendant. The seated man is receiving a blessing from him, appearing to be a devotee or priest.2016-12-02A seated man in a rust-red robe and rudraksha malas, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, touches the head of an elderly white-haired man with a white cloth tied over his eyes, while a younger attendant in orange cloth stands behind the elder. The seated man sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver panel with floral and figural relief, with a gold-and-brown carved pillar behind. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation with a hand placed on the head. a person is the seated figure in rudraksha malas and a leopard-print headwrap, presiding over the blessing. Three people are visible.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a maroon-red robe and matching red-brown turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a large fan-shaped back and red cushions. He wears a long garland of lavender and white flowers, a gold necklace and a large gold pendant, and his eyes are closed in a calm, meditative expression. Beside him, a shirtless devotee in a white dhoti with a white cloth tied at the head bends forward while another man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands behind, one hand on the devotee's back, apparently performing a blessing or padapuja-style ritual. Behind them hang gold and maroon silk drapes and a tall brass lamp stands at right.2017-07-08A seated man in ornate saffron-red robes sits on a silver throne shaped like a large cobra hood with red gemstone eyes and a crown-like top. He wears a dark swept-up turban-style hairdo, rudraksha malas, a sandalwood tilak, and a white and red flower garland with green leaves. He receives a covered offering in white cloth on a metal tray from a bare-chested, shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth who wears a rudraksha mala and stands in front. Behind them stand a silver trident, a gold lattice screen, a microphone and a deity figure with a raised hand.2018-02-25A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red sanyasi robe and a rudraksha mala, with long dark dreadlocks and a beard, reaching out to touch the crown of a bare-chested, white-haired man kneeling before him in white dhoti with a gold border and a white sacred thread. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and carved silver panels. Behind them, a standing attendant in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha beads holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident. At the lower right, the back of another dreadlocked person is visible in white. Red drapery forms the background. Ritual blessing or initiation setting.2018-03-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12March 11 20172017-03-11December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-orange robes, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold-beaded necklace, raises a bunch of green leaves with one hand while smiling. Beside him, a younger attendant with long dreadlocked hair, white horizontal body markings, orange wrap and gold necklace holds a white cloth-wrapped kalasha decorated with purple and gold embroidery. Behind them stand a silver trident and a silver ceremonial staff, a red curtain and a large silver throne with a cobra-hood backrest set with red jewels. A small plate of offerings sits between them. Swamiji (probable): the seated turbaned figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial robes on a throne.2018-03-09