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A 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.

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A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears a rust-orange robe, a flower garland of white and pink blossoms, and a long beard. He holds a silver trident and touches the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested young man in white dhoti with folded hands. Beside them stands a gold deity murti and a gold lion-like figure at the throne base. Behind, a woman in a rust sari and a standing shirtless man in striped dhoti watch on a striped multicolour rug, with a white wall, red curtains and a wall air conditioner in the background.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09A photograph of a ritual on a striped woven mat in a hall. A bearded man with long dark hair and an orange-red robe with a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a gilded throne holding a silver trident and touching the forehead of a bare-chested kneeling devotee in white dhoti. A gold deity murti stands nearby, and a woman in a rust sari holds a microphone behind them. A shirtless young man in a striped dhoti stands at the right with hands clasped. Yellow fruits sit at the throne's base. A probable Swamiji appears seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, an orange-red robe, a garland and a trident, which are qualifying cues.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09A 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.2017-05-09May 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 copiesMay 09 20172017-05-09