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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-style hall. A seated man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robe and a large rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklace sits on a throne-like seat with a silver cobra hood behind him, raising his hand in blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold ornaments, matching the page's claim. Before him, a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white headband bows with hands joined, while a young attendant in an orange cloth and long dark hair supports him from behind. A silver trident stands beside them, with a tray holding a small offering. A painted deity figure with a kalasha-like lamp stands to the right, and a red curtain and decorated pillars frame the setting.

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A seated man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robes with gold trim, and layered rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne backed by a large silver cobra hood with red gem eyes. He rests his right hand on the bowed head of a shirtless older man wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a white headband. A second man in orange robes and dark braided hair stands behind the kneeling devotee, holding his shoulder, beside a silver trishul. Red curtains and a decorated pillar with a painted deity figure frame the stage. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation moment. The page identifies the seated figure as Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, ornate red robes, rudraksha malas, gold jewellery and cobra throne.2018-03-09A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha malas and a gold-toned necklace receives a blindfolded shirtless devotee in white dhoti with gold border, who bows his head while a second man in orange cloth and long hair steadies him by the shoulder. A silver trident stands beside them. Behind the central figure a large silver cobra hood with red eyes forms a throne backdrop, with a colourful painted pillar and a deity figure in green at right. The scene resembles a ritual initiation or blessing, with a brass lamp on a stand near the bowed devotee. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in rust-orange turban and rudraksha malas, presiding over the blessing.2018-03-09A staged ceremonial scene on a stage before a large silver cobra hood with red gem eyes and a decorated backdrop with painted deity statues. A seated man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robes with gold border, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a throne-like seat, appearing as a Swamiji (probable) by his turban, rudraksha and saffron robes. Beside him a bare-chested younger man with long dreadlocks, rudraksha bracelets and an orange shawl holds a silver staff and places his hand on the back of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold border, who bows with a white cloth on the head, while a flower offering plate sits nearby. A deity figure with a gold crown stands at left and a white-clad person sits at the right edge.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09A photograph inside a temple hall shows a seated man in a rust-red robe with rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, wearing a leopard-print headband, and his right hand is raised to the forehead of a devotee. The seated man is on a silver-ornamented throne with red cushions. The devotee kneels before him, bare-backed, with a white cloth tied over the head, and a standing attendant in an orange cloth with rudraksha bracelets stands behind, holding the devotee's shoulder. On the right stands a deity murti decorated with garlands and a red-and-gold saree, and a gold-trimmed teal backdrop frames the scene. The seated man has a swept-back dark hairstyle, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala; the appearance-based cues are consistent with a person in a ritual blessing role.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a red-orange turban and rust-orange robe with rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on an ornate silver-backed throne, placing his right hand on the head of a shirtless young boy in white dhoti who bows forward. A second man in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left, hand on the boy's back. A silver trident stands beside them and a small oil lamp sits on a wooden stand. Blue and gold painted panels form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate red-orange clothing and layered rudraksha malas, placed in a blessing role on a throne.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, long rudraksha mala necklaces, gold pendant and a rust-coloured robe with gold trim places his palm on the forehead of a bare-chested young man kneeling with palms pressed together. The kneeling devotee has white stripes painted across his chest and shoulders. Two attendants with dark turbans and red-orange cloths stand behind, one holding the kneeling man's shoulder. Behind them are silver staffs, a red curtain and a brass tray with flowers on a small stand. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and sits on a red throne-like chair, which is consistent with the page's account of a Bengaluru convention. This is a ritual blessing, a dikshai-style initiation at a satsang setting.2018-03-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing an orange-brown turban with a white crescent ornament, orange-brown robes, a multi-coloured flower garland with red, green and yellow blooms, gold necklaces and bangles. He rests a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta and white dhoti, whose head is covered by an orange cloth. Two attendants stand behind: one in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, another in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace. A gilded deity murti and a gold lion-head armrest are visible, with a camera and fan in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation.2016-07-17