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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace with orange and gold beads, seated on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate silver-framed mirror, tying a red thread around the shaved head of a kneeling man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Several standing monks in orange clothes behind them, one holding a phone.

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March 10 20132013-03-10A 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 20132013-03-10A photograph of a shaven-headed devotee in orange robes and a long orange-beaded mala with gold ornaments kneeling with folded hands while a standing assistant in orange holds a small red object near his head. On the right, a figure with long dark hair, white tilak on the forehead, a thick orange-beaded mala with gold bead ornaments and an orange shawl sits beside a silver-framed backdrop, holding a thread and a small object near the kneeling devotee's head, as if tying or blessing.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a ritual scene with several saffron-clad men in orange robes with gold-bordered dhotis, wearing layered orange and beaded necklaces with gold pendants. A long-haired man bare-chested on the right, wearing a saffron cloth and orange beaded necklaces, with white markings on his forehead and a small microphone at his ear, ties a white thread around the head of a shaved-headed man kneeling on the left with palms pressed together. Behind them, several standing devotees hold up mobile phones and wear orange robes and beads. A decorative silver-framed backdrop sits on the right. a person: the long-haired bare-chested figure presiding over the thread-tying wears saffron cloth, orange beads, gold necklaces and a microphone, consistent with the page's account.2013-03-10A photograph of a satsang with a figure seated on an ornate silver-framed throne, with long dark hair, white vibhuti marks on the forehead, a small headset microphone, and an orange-and-gold robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold beaded necklaces. The figure's right palm rests on the crown of a bald, kneeling devotee in orange cloth with hands folded in namaskar, a blessing gesture. Behind them, several monks in orange robes with gold borders and beaded malas hold up mobile phones. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, and an orange robe with gold details. The kneeling devotee and standing monks are identified only by role.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with gold ornaments, golden bracelets and a small head-mounted microphone, placing his right hand on the shaven head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes with hands joined in namaskar; the devotee has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Behind them stand several people in matching orange-red robes and garlands, and the seated figure sits on an ornate silver-embossed throne. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, orange robe) is blessing the devotee in what appears to be a ritual or satsang setting. Visible people: about six or more in the scene.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on a silver-framed throne, wearing orange-saffron robes, a long gold-beaded necklace and a saffron mala with rudraksha-style beads, along with multiple bracelets. He holds a thin wooden stick and a cord or thread that a bald attendant in saffron, wearing a saffron shawl and beaded necklaces, is working at his feet. Standing behind are several attendants in saffron robes and beaded malas, with one holding a red mobile phone and others in prayer gestures. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead. The setting appears to be a ritual or satsang gathering.2013-03-10