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A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage. In the foreground, a seated man in a brown-maroon robe and wrapped turban has a garland of white, pink and yellow flowers and a gold ornament, while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold waistband bends forward, touching his head near a small wooden table. Behind them, a large statue or painted figure of a deity with long dark hair, a tall black crown with a white marking, rudraksha-style beads and a garland sits on a gold and red throne. Attendants in saffron and white clothing stand at the left, a blue-turbaned man is visible at the far left, and a brass vessel stands at the lower right. Strands of marigold garlands and lit bulbs frame the stage. Audience heads are visible along the bottom edge.

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March 11 20172017-03-11A ceremonial stage scene in a temple-style hall. In the foreground, a figure seated on a red and silver throne wears a rust-orange wrap, a deep red turban with gold ornament, and multiple garlands of white and pink flowers; a priest in a red turban with orange cloth touches the seated figure's head. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a gold-bordered waist cloth stands at left, holding a bright multicoloured leaf-and-cloth decoration, while another bare-chested priest in white dhoti bends forward near a brass vessel. Behind them, a large golden deity murti with a crown and white ornaments stands before a red backdrop with flower garlands. A brass bell or vessel and a white air cooler sit at right. Several audience members are seen in silhouette at the bottom edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and is wearing rudraksha-style adornments, but appearance cues are not sufficient to confirm identity.2017-03-11July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08Outdoor ceremonial scene under a white tent canopy. A man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces and pink-and-white flower garlands, sits enthroned on a silver-and-red chair and raises a hand in blessing over a bowed devotee. The bowed devotee, bare-chested in a white dhoti with a white headband, leans forward with hands pressed together. Beside them a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands near the devotee's head. On the left, several men in orange dhotis and orange shawls, some bare-chested with long hair and orange beaded bands, attend the scene and gather around. Red and orange flower garlands hang on the stage. The throne matches the ceremonial setting of a darshan or initiation.2017-03-11August 21 20172017-08-21A photograph of an initiation ritual on a raised stage under a white tent. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a pink floral garland sits on a silver-framed red-cushioned throne, placing his right hand on the head of a bare-chested male devotee in a white dhoti with a white headband. Around them, several saffron-robed young men with long dreadlocked hair, orange cloths and beaded arm bands assist, one holding the devotee's shoulder. A white-clad attendant stands beside the devotee, and a gold-trimmed canopy and striped cloth cover the floor.2017-03-11March 09 20182018-03-09August 21 20172017-08-21A photograph of a diksha-style initiation at an outdoor ashram stage with a white canopy overhead. A seated man on a silver and red throne wears a maroon-and-saffron cloth wrapped as a turban, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and a pink-and-white flower garland; his right hand rests on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with a white head band. Another man in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand close, one with a hand on the kneeling devotee's back. To the left, saffron-clad sannyasis with long dreadlocks and orange beaded bands on their arms stand beside a brass-framed arch and strings of marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure on the throne based on his turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copies