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A photo of a seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in saffron-orange cloth, wearing rudraksha malas and gold bead necklaces, and a gold bangle, tying or placing a thread on the head of a kneeling bald man in saffron robes with a gold-bead mala and a wristwatch; the kneeling man has hands joined in anjali. Behind them stand smiling men in saffron robes and beaded malas, some holding a phone, against an ornate silver-framed backdrop. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold malas) appears in person performing a ritual blessing with a thread for a devotee.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in which a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with rudraksha malas and gold bead necklaces, sits on an ornate silver-trimmed throne and places a thin cord or thread against the shaved head of a kneeling man in orange robes. The kneeling man has his hands in namaskar and head bowed. Several standing men in orange robes with gold beaded necklaces and tilaka marks press their hands together around them, and an electric fan stands at the left edge. The seated figure wears a shawl over the shoulder and has a small microphone or clip near the face. The scene suggests a satsang or initiation-style blessing, though the setting is not otherwise labelled in the image.2013-03-10Photo of a ceremonial moment in orange-saffron robes. A long-haired man seated on a low throne before an ornate silver-framed backdrop wears a rudraksha mala with gold bead ornaments and an orange shawl; he holds the hands of a shaved-headed devotee kneeling before him in orange cloth. A second shaved-headed attendant in orange stands behind, holding a red object near the kneeling devotee's head, with another orange-clad figure partly visible at the left edge. Sandalwood-paste tilaka marks are visible on foreheads. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired figure, with his swept-back hair, gold necklace and rudraksha cues, is identified as the presiding Swamiji receiving the devotee. The scene resembles a blessing or initiation.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Photograph of saffron-robed sannyasis in a ritual setting. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth and a gold-bead necklace kneels and holds a thread or cord while a woman with long dark hair, in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style gold necklace and bangles, sits before an ornate silver-framed mirror. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes and gold chains uses an electric trimmer on the kneeling man's scalp, while more saffron-robed people stand in the background, some holding beads. The kneeling man and the trimming man have white tripundra marks on their foreheads. The scene suggests a head-shaving ritual, with the mirror and thread visible.2013-03-10Photograph of a ritual scene. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate silver-framed backdrop, holding a small object in his hands while a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beaded malas kneels before him, bowing his head and holding thin sticks. Behind them, several men in orange-red dhotis and gold necklaces stand close, one holding a red mobile phone. The seated figure bears a tilak-like mark on the forehead and has a bare upper arm adorned with beaded bands.2013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold-bead necklaces, with a wireless headset microphone, resting his right hand on the shaved head of a kneeling man in saffron robes and beaded necklaces who presses his palms together in reverence. The seated figure's cues are distinctive enough to suggest a person, seated on an ornate silver-embossed throne. Standing behind them, several men in saffron robes and beaded malas watch, one holding a phone. The kneeling devotee has a tattoo on his forearm and a wristwatch. This is a blessing moment during a satsang.2013-03-10A photograph of a ceremony in a stage-like setting. A long-haired figure in saffron/orange robes, with gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded malas and bangles, sits on an ornate silver throne-like chair and gestures with a hand toward a kneeling man in orange who has his palms joined and head bowed. Behind them, around seven men in orange robes with saffron shawls, shaved heads and white forehead markings stand; several hold phones or cords and one wears gold chains. A white desk fan sits at the left edge. The seated figure has a microphone headset. Smoke or incense drifts in the foreground. The image appears to show a blessing or initiation-like moment.2013-03-10A photograph of a ceremony at night. A seated man with long dark wavy hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a bare chest, a rudraksha-and-gold-bead mala and an orange-red shawl sits on an ornate silver throne and holds a thin string in his hands. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and a saffron-orange wrap, seated on a throne. Before him a shaved-headed man in orange clothes kneels with his head bowed while another attendant in orange and gold necklaces shaves or trims his scalp with an electric clipper. Several other men in orange and red robes stand behind, some wearing orange shawls and gold beads, and a partially visible person is at the top edge.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10