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A photograph of a ceremony with many people in red head cloths. In the foreground, a man in a brown kurta with a red-and-gold beaded mala and a wooden pendant reaches to adjust the red cloth tied on the head of an older man in a cream striped kurta. Around them, other devotees in white and red wrap or tie red head cloths, and a red-cushioned seat is visible. The scene suggests a satsang or initiation-style gathering at a large hall.

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December 16 20172017-12-16October 21 20152015-10-21October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man in an orange turban, orange and gold robe and a beaded necklace raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl and a red lanyard. Behind them stands a golden deity murti before red drapes, and an orange-clad figure sits in the background with a brass tray of fruit nearby.2015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-red turban, red coral garland with blue beads, saffron-orange shawl and gold bracelet raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in white kurta and white dhoti. The standing man wears an orange-red rudraksha mala, has a white cloth band with gold border tied across his head, and presses his palms together over his chest. Behind them, a man in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a golden deity murti, and another attendant in white with a sacred-thread and rudraksha mala stands at left. The setting is dark, with a golden ceremonial object at right. Ritual blessing scene.2015-08-09A man in a white shirt with an orange-and-maroon patterned shawl stands with his eyes closed and one hand raised, receiving a touch on his forehead. A figure in a thick maroon-orange turban and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, with a bare upper body and a saffron wrap, presses a hand to his brow while holding a small stick or incense item. Red-cushioned chairs and white tent fabric form the background, and a woman in a maroon top with a red bindi sits behind them. The setting suggests a ritual blessing or initiation session. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure wears a thick orange turban, beaded necklaces and a saffron wrap in a ceremonial role.2015-10-23July 02 20152015-07-02August 09 20152015-08-09October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban and matching orange-red robe with gold-edged border, wearing a thick multi-strand rudraksha mala, smiling and placing his right hand on the forehead of a younger man facing him. The younger man has short dark hair and wears a red-orange shawl printed with small motifs and a rudraksha mala over a white garment with gold trim. The seated man holds his left hand open in front of him. Behind them, several seated people in white clothing and red shawls watch, and a few more people are visible in the background near display stands. Visible people number roughly six to twenty, including partially visible figures.2015-07-03A photograph of a seated ritual in a hall with patterned gold wallpaper. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe, heavy gold necklaces and a gold armband sits on a brown leather chair, extending one arm forward. Before them, a man in white clothes with a red-orange shawl kneels and bows with palms joined, receiving the touch on his forehead. Behind them, seated and standing women in white, orange and red shawls watch; one woman in a red sari holds a rudraksha mala. A brass vessel and a gold-framed pole are in the foreground. The figure in the turban appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, including the ornate turban, saffron clothing and gold ornaments.2015-07-12October 25 20152015-10-25