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A seated man in a rust-red and brown robe and red turban with a gold brooch sits on a golden throne with a sunburst backrest and leopard-print cushions. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and a gold armband. A shirtless young man in white dhoti with a sacred thread bends forward to touch the seated figure's hands in reverence. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with a red-and-gold border and a brown rudraksha mala stands beside another devotee. A golden ceremonial staff stands at left. Probable Swamiji (probable) figure wears distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing, seated in an honorific role.

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February 21 20172017-02-21A seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, gold armband and bangles, marks the forehead of a bare-chested young male devotee with his right hand while sitting on a leopard-print cushioned throne ornamented with gold scrollwork. The devotee wears a white cloth and a brown beaded mala. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a brown beaded necklace and another devotee with a white forehead mark and orange garment look on. A red pillar and a gold and red floral arrangement appear in the background.2017-02-21A photograph of a ritual initiation on a red-carpeted stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a maroon-brown robe, a long garland and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a cobra hood and lion-shaped armrests, placing his hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti with gold border who stands with palms joined. Two attendants stand behind: one in orange cloth with dreadlocks, another in white dhoti and shawl holding a gold trident-topped staff. A woman in a green sari stands at the right edge. Background shows red and gold decor and lights.2017-04-03February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21Outdoor evening ritual on a raised platform before a large gilded throne with sunburst backrest and leopard-print cushions. A bearded man in a rust-red wrap, red turban with white tilak, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala places his hand on the head of a bare-chested young man in white dhoti who kneels before him. Standing nearby, a woman in cream sari with gold necklace and a man in white dhoti holding a white thread bundle attend the ritual; more people in orange and saffron clothing stand behind. A tall gold-capped staff stands at left. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate receiving the ritual role of initiator, a presiding guru during the Vishesha Deeksha initiation.2017-02-21A photograph of a nighttime initiation scene at an outdoor ashram setting. A bearded man in a rust-brown wrap, red turban with a small gold ornament, gold necklaces and bangles sits on an ornate gold throne with carved wings and a leopard-print cushion, touching the forehead of a bare-chested male devotee in a white dhoti with his palms pressed together. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a red turban, gold necklaces and a rust-brown wrap, with ornate gold regalia behind him. Nearby, a woman in a yellow-and-cream sari with beaded necklaces, a shirtless young man with a rudraksha mala, and other devotees in white and saffron stand watching. A golden staff rests beside the throne.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21A photograph of a bearded man in a maroon-red robe and heavy gold ornaments placing his right hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti. The man wears a long gold garland, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, and a white vibhuti line with a red mark on his forehead; his long dark hair is swept back. He sits in front of an ornate gold throne-back, and the boy kneels with his hands joined near his head. A white cloth and a folded paper item are visible at lower left, and another person's hand rests on the boy's shoulder. The background is dark with blurred pink and gold stage décor.2017-04-03February 21 20172017-02-21A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red robe, wearing a pink and blue flower garland and a gold pendant, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a white dhoti with a red and gold border who kneels before him. The boy holds a small orange object in his hands and bows his head. Behind them stand a gold ornate throne backdrop, a brass oil lamp hanging on a chain, and strings of small lights. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment in a temple-style setting.2017-06-21 +1 copies