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A ceremonial scene in a temple hall with a silver-clad throne. A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print headband, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace receives a blessing as a devotee in orange clothing raises a hand toward his head. Other devotees stand nearby, including a bare-chested boy in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a boy in white and orange, one bending forward. Several men wear orange cloth with white sacred marks on their bodies. A large orange vessel stands at left. The setting is a ritual blessing or abhishekam-style ceremony. a person: the seated man on the silver throne is wearing the rudraksha malas, gold necklace and ornate headband that match the presentation cues.

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December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes on an ornate silver-covered throne, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, large rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and beaded bracelets. He is being attended by two people in orange garments: one on the left with white tripundra markings on the arms, and a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a gold border who is having a white cloth applied to his forehead. Carved gold pillars and a silver-framed backdrop surround the scene.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in rust-orange robes with a large rudraksha mala, a leopard-print headwrap, and a gold necklace sits on a silver-framed peetha throne, touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee bare-chested in a white dhoti with folded hands. Behind the throne, a standing attendant in orange cloth applies white markings to the devotee's head. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, several with white body markings, and a gilded temple pillar and a deity murti appear at the edges. The setting is a temple hall with colourful cloth on the floor. The seated figure is shown as a probable Swamiji by his long hair, leopard headwrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, while he blesses the kneeling devotee.2017-12-10December 17 20172017-12-17A photograph of a seated bearded man in rust-red saffron robes and a leopard-print headwrap, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, placing his hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white dhoti. Two women in orange garments with white body markings stand behind the boy, one holding his arm and the other assisting. The man sits on a red cushioned throne before an ornate silver panel with carved angels and floral motifs, with gold decor behind. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation on a stage. Four people are visible, including the seated figure, the boy and two attendants.2017-12-10A photograph of a ceremony in a gold-decorated hall. A seated man in a rust-red robe, rudraksha mala and a leopard-print turban sits on a red cushioned seat before a silver-framed backdrop, with a ceremonial thread held near his hand. Two women in orange saris stand beside him, and a woman in orange draped at left touches the shoulder of a bare-chested man in white and orange cloth, with white markings on his arms. A priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth bends forward at the left edge. Behind them, a gilded carved lion-like figure and ornate gold canopy surround the seat, and a copyright credit appears in the corner.2017-12-10A photograph of a temple-hall ritual in a gold-ornamented setting. A seated man in rust-orange robes, with long braided hair, a leopard-print headwrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, raises his right hand in blessing from a silver-framed throne. Beside him, a woman in orange with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala leans toward a bare-chested, shaved-headed man in white dhoti whose eyes are covered by a white cloth; she supports his head and shoulders while a young attendant in orange, with white body markings, stands at left. A silver deity murti and flower garlands are visible at right, with a small dark statue below the throne. Four people are physically present.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage. A man seated on an ornate silver-framed throne wears a rust-brown robe, a leopard-print yellow headband, a long rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace; his long hair is swept back and he has a full beard. Around him, women in orange saffron garments stand and assist; one attends at his feet with a white cord, while a kneeling boy in white dhoti has his chest bared and his upper body marked with white paint. Two women in orange are visible behind and to the right, one holding a book. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, with cues of long swept-back hair, a headband, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and he is seated on the throne as the central figure receiving the ritual.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10