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Ritual initiation scene on a multicoloured striped mat. A bearded man in rust-orange 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 orange-gold border and garland. Beside them stands a large gold deity murti with a crown. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a gold-bordered sari stands near, and a standing bare-chested man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace waits behind, with another man partly visible at right. A red curtain backdrops the hall. The seated man in orange robes has the appearance of Swamiji (probable) from the flower garland, long swept-back hair, and the trident held as a ceremonial sceptre; this is a scene of initiation with the kneeling devotee receiving blessing.

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A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, dressed in rust-orange robes, holds a silver trident and touches a kneeling shirtless man's head with it. The kneeling man, in a white dhoti, has his palms pressed together. Beside them stands a woman in a rust sari holding a microphone, and a shirtless young man in a striped dhoti stands at right. Behind them are a gold deity murti, a gold kalasha-style vessel, a gold lion-shaped throne armrest, and a striped cloth-covered floor. The seated man has distinctive long hair, rudraksha beads and a garland, so he is a probable candidate for Swamiji, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2017-05-09A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a gilded throne, holding a tall silver trident with his right hand while touching its tip to the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested young man in white dhoti with palms joined. Behind them stands a woman in a rust-brown sari, and a shirtless young man wears a striped dhoti near a gold-railed stage. A gilded deity murti sits on a striped rainbow mat, with a gold lion-like carved armrest in the foreground. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the long swept hair, orange robe and garland cues.2017-05-09May 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.2017-05-09A seated bearded man in rust-orange robes and a long pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, holding a silver trident (trishul) upright while his hand rests on a kneeling shirtless devotee's head. The kneeling disciple wears a white dhoti, hands folded in anjali, on a striped multicolour cloth. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a woman in a rust sari, with a standing young man in a striped white dhoti at right. The setting resembles a ritual initiation with a golden lion-form throne base in the foreground.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09A photograph of a ceremonial initiation in a hall with red curtains and a multicolored striped mat. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe and white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, holding a tall silver-tipped staff upright while placing his hand on the bare-chested head of a kneeling young man in white dhoti with a white cloth tied over his head. Behind them, a woman in a rust-orange sari and a woman in white saree with gold border stand watching, and a gilded deity murti and brass items are placed nearby. The man in the robe appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by his long hair and beard, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial dress, while the kneeling figure is a devotee receiving the initiation.2017-05-09 +1 copiesMay 09 20172017-05-09A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a long swept-back dark hair and full beard sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing pink and white flower garlands and a red wristband, and holds a silver trident. He reaches out a hand toward a shirtless young man in a white dhoti kneeling before him with hands clasped and an orange cloth in his hands. Behind them a gold deity murti stands on the rug, a woman in a maroon sari holds a microphone and papers, a woman in a pale sari stands nearby, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at right. Colourful striped rugs cover the floor, with a gold lion-shaped throne armrest in the foreground. a person: the seated garlanded figure in rust-orange robes, long swept-back hair, beard and ornate gold throne is a candidate. Overlay text includes a copyright notice.2017-05-09A 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 a seated initiation scene on a golden throne. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and pink-and-white flower garland sits on the left, holding a silver trident and placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling young man with curly brown hair. The kneeling man, bare-chested with a white sacred thread and a striped cloth wrap, has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside them stands a golden deity murti of a standing figure holding a bowl. A woman in an orange top stands in the background near red curtains, and a red-and-multicolour striped mat covers the floor. A golden-framed throne and ornate gold carvings fill the left edge. A stated Bautika Brahmacharya initiation appears on the page, but the scene itself shows a blessing with a trident.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.2017-05-09