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A photo of a ceremonial initiation inside a hall with red drapes. A bearded man in rust-orange robes and a long white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold-framed back, holding a silver trident-topped staff. A kneeling shirtless young man in a white dhoti with gold border touches the seated man's feet. Nearby, a woman in a rust shawl stands beside a gold deity murti and a gold lion-form figure, with a shirtless man in white dhoti standing behind. The floor is covered with striped multicolored rugs. Gold kalasha-style vessels and gold ornaments decorate the scene, consistent with a padapuja-style initiation.

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May 09 20172017-05-09Photo inside a ceremonial hall with red drapes and a striped multicolour mat runner. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded back, holding a silver trident-topped staff. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and sandals. In front, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border kneels with bowed head before the seated figure. Behind them, a woman in a rust-brown sari and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand near the stage edge. A gold lion-shaped carving and a gold kalasha-style vessel are visible, and a gold brass lamp stands near the throne. Setting suggests a satsang or initiation ritual.2017-05-09A ceremonial scene on a striped multicoloured mat in a hall with red curtains. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a large golden arch, holding a silver trident. A shirtless man in white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, touching his feet in reverence. Behind them a gilded deity murti and a standing woman in red-orange sari with a dark braid look on, while a shirtless man in white dhoti stands at right beside a gold railing. A golden lion-shaped stand sits in the foreground, and a gold-dressed deity statue is visible at right edge. A woman in red blouse and white sari stands near the throne.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a long silver staff topped with a small figure, while his right hand rests on the head of a kneeling young man. The kneeling man wears only a white dhoti, a white cloth tied at the head and a rudraksha-style cord, and bows with his head down on a striped multicolour mat. Behind them stand several people in white dhotis and saris and an orange-robed figure near a gold deity murti; gold lion-like carvings and a gold kalasha-type vessel decorate the stage. Brass railings and red curtains frame the room.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09 +1 copiesA photograph of an initiation process in an indoor hall with red curtains. A bearded man in a saffron-brown robe and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a silver trident and touching the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested man in a white dhoti. a person: the seated man wears a flower garland and saffron robe, consistent with the page's a person claim. Nearby, a woman in a brown sari stands and a shirtless young man in a striped dhoti stands at the right. A gold deity murti and a gold lion-shaped throne armrest are in view. The floor is covered with a striped multicolour cloth.2017-05-09A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears a rust-orange robe, a flower garland of white and pink blossoms, and a long beard. He holds a silver trident and touches the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested young man in white dhoti with folded hands. Beside them stands a gold deity murti and a gold lion-like figure at the throne base. Behind, a woman in a rust sari and a standing shirtless man in striped dhoti watch on a striped multicolour rug, with a white wall, red curtains and a wall air conditioner in the background.2017-05-09A photograph of a ritual initiation on a stage with a striped woven mat. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat with a golden lion-headed figure at his side. He raises a silver ceremonial staff over the head of a bare-chested young man kneeling in white dhoti with a white cloth tied on his head. Behind them, women in saffron and white saris and a few other people stand watching. A gold kalasha and brass vessels sit on the floor. The seated man is a probable Swamiji presenting the role of initiator, with a bearded face, long swept-back dark hair, a flower garland and red robe.2017-05-09A photograph of a seated man on a gold-carved throne in an orange-brown robe with a floral garland and a long-handled silver ceremonial staff, extending his hand toward a kneeling young shaven-headed man in a white dhoti and bare chest who is holding a small paper. Beside them stands a gold-finished oil lamp and a gold figure, and on the right a row of standing people in white and cream dhotis and saris watch. Striped multicolour cloth covers the floor under the throne. The seated figure's appearance shows a long swept-back dark hair and beard but no crown or saffron ornate robe, so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a seated teacher. Five people are visible in total, including the kneeling youth and the standing group.2017-05-09May 09 20172017-05-09A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, and a rudraksha mala with a white flower garland, dressed in rust-orange robes, sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. He holds a silver trident and places his hand on the head of a kneeling, bare-chested young man with hands joined in prayer, who wears a striped cloth wrapped around his waist. Behind them stands a woman in an orange sari, and gold deity murti and a gold lion-like figure appear in the foreground. The floor is covered with a colourful striped rug and the setting is a stage with red curtains and gold railings.2017-05-09