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A photograph of a temple ritual in a red-walled shrine hall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets, hair tied back, sits on a red cushioned seat and holds a thread near a devotee's face. A devotee in a white shirt and belt leans forward, bent over, with a thread at his face. Behind them a second man in orange with a gold necklace and shaved head watches. Golden deity murtis in the background, with garlanded offerings, marigolds and a kalasha-style arrangement on a white and red cloth at left. Several seated people line the back of the hall.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold border, wearing rudraksha-style red beaded bracelets, places both hands on the head of a bare-chested boy in a white dhoti and white shawl who kneels before him. Behind them stand two painted deity murti figures, one in red and gold and one in purple with a crown, decorated with white and orange garlands. Brass kalasha pots with flowers and oil lamps sit on a white table draped in red and gold cloth. Seated devotees line the background in a hall with red walls. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation ritual.2011-12-13A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-red walls. In the foreground a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, orange beaded necklaces and a hair bun sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a thread-like ritual implement at a young boy's head, who is kneeling bare-chested in a striped white dhoti. Behind them a second man in orange robes and a forehead tilak assists. In the background stand two large golden deity murtis with crowns and garlands, one seated in red and the other in purple, above a white-draped table bearing brass vessels, yellow marigold garlands and flowers. Devotees sit along the left side and a small pool edge is visible at the lower left.2011-12-13A photograph of a ritual scene at a temple courtyard. A standing man in an orange saffron robe, with bare upper arm, rudraksha malas and red-beaded bracelets, holds a white cord or thread over the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta. Behind them, painted deity murtis with crowns and red and gold garments stand in a shrine, a red wall and garlands are visible, and seated devotees in white and orange watch. A stone-edged pool or basin sits at left, and a red bolster with a folded orange cloth lies at lower right.2011-12-13December 31 20172017-12-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual in a temple hall with a red-orange wall. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered wrap and beaded bracelets stands behind a seated young boy in a white dhoti with a striped sash, placing his hands on the boy's head. The boy's head is bowed. Behind them, on a white-draped table, stand brass kalasha pots decorated with yellow marigold garlands and purple flower strands. Two golden deity murti figures stand in the background, one with a crown and trident-like staff and one in a purple sari. A row of seated devotees, including one in an orange shawl, watches. A small stone-edged pit sits at left.2011-12-13A seated man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces smiles while touching the forehead of a young boy kneeling in front of him, who wears a white dhoti and a sacred thread. Behind them stand golden metal deity figures on a red cloth-draped stage, with a decorated offering table bearing silver vessels, yellow marigold garlands and purple flowers. Other seated and standing devotees fill the hall, and a second man in orange robes sits nearby. Banana leaves and marigold festoons decorate the archway behind.2011-12-13A photograph of a ritual scene against a red cloth backdrop. A bare-chested man with white forehead markings and a hair bun, wearing a gold necklace and a saffron-orange shawl, leans in to place a thread or garland around the neck of a short-haired man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala. The devotee has his eyes lowered and hands folded at his chest. Behind them, other men in white and saffron stand watching, and marigold flowers and a tray of offerings sit at the right edge.2012-09-05September 17 20172017-09-17A photograph of a ritual scene in an open hall. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat with gold-carved armrests, wearing a heavy gold necklace and holding a white string that he gives to a man. The seated figure has long hair pinned at the back, smiles and gestures with both hands. Facing him, a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl bows low with his hands near the string. Other people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a participant in white and red-orange stands at right. Ceiling fans, lights and white walls surround the room. The page indicates Swamiji at this event, but the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (long hair, orange turban, gold necklace, saffron robe) that are consistent with a probable identification, so this is an appearance-based candidate, shown in person.2015-07-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending his arms to hold white threads that are being placed over the head of a bald man kneeling in a white shirt. Another man in orange robes and a beaded mala stands beside him, holding the threads, and a bald man with white forehead markings and arm bands watches nearby. A woman in white and red stands behind, with a brass vessel and a white fan in the background.2015-07-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17Outdoor ritual on a raised platform under a red fringed canopy, with palm trees behind. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne, appearing to receive a ritual rite. A kneeling priest in saffron robes holds a thread or string near his head, while a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels at his side and applies something to his forehead. Nearby, women in white and red saris stand with hands folded, and a brass vessel with a yellow flower garland sits beside a shallow pit. A sannyasi-style figure in saffron stands behind; a young man in white with rudraksha stands at right. Several people are visible in the background.2011-12-13