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A photograph of a ritual initiation on a stage with a striped woven mat. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat with a golden lion-headed figure at his side. He raises a silver ceremonial staff over the head of a bare-chested young man kneeling in white dhoti with a white cloth tied on his head. Behind them, women in saffron and white saris and a few other people stand watching. A gold kalasha and brass vessels sit on the floor. The seated man is a probable Swamiji presenting the role of initiator, with a bearded face, long swept-back dark hair, a flower garland and red robe.

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May 09 20172017-05-09 +1 copiesMay 09 20172017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a long silver staff topped with a small figure, while his right hand rests on the head of a kneeling young man. The kneeling man wears only a white dhoti, a white cloth tied at the head and a rudraksha-style cord, and bows with his head down on a striped multicolour mat. Behind them stand several people in white dhotis and saris and an orange-robed figure near a gold deity murti; gold lion-like carvings and a gold kalasha-type vessel decorate the stage. Brass railings and red curtains frame the room.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in rust-brown robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, holding a silver trident and touching the head of a kneeling bare-chested young man in white dhoti with joined palms. A woman in an orange-brown sari stands behind with a microphone, and a shirtless young man in a striped dhoti stands at right beside a gold deity murti on a colourful striped mat, with a gold lion-headed chair arm at left. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha-style garland and ornate ceremonial setting consistent with the page, but appearance alone is not conclusive, so the identity is unsure. The scene resembles an initiation or blessing.2017-05-09A photograph of an initiation process in an indoor hall with red curtains. A bearded man in a saffron-brown robe and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a silver trident and touching the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested man in a white dhoti. a person: the seated man wears a flower garland and saffron robe, consistent with the page's a person claim. Nearby, a woman in a brown sari stands and a shirtless young man in a striped dhoti stands at the right. A gold deity murti and a gold lion-shaped throne armrest are in view. The floor is covered with a striped multicolour cloth.2017-05-09A ceremonial scene on a striped multicoloured mat in a hall with red curtains. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a large golden arch, holding a silver trident. A shirtless man in white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, touching his feet in reverence. Behind them a gilded deity murti and a standing woman in red-orange sari with a dark braid look on, while a shirtless man in white dhoti stands at right beside a gold railing. A golden lion-shaped stand sits in the foreground, and a gold-dressed deity statue is visible at right edge. A woman in red blouse and white sari stands near the throne.2017-05-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland holds a silver trident and a silver vessel, touching the head of a kneeling bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold waist band. Beside them stands a gold deity murti with a crown and a gold ornate throne behind. A woman in a brown sari and gold necklace sits near, another woman in a rust sari stands behind, and two bare-chested men in white dhotis stand on a multicoloured striped mat. The setting is an indoor hall with red curtains and an air conditioner.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09