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A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned gilded throne touching the forehead of a shaved-headed, bare-chested man in white dhoti and white sacred markings. The seated figure wears a rust-red and gold-striped garment, a red-brown rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold, and has long swept-back dark hair with a crown-like style, holding a yellow-flowered implement. Another person in orange-and-gold striped dhoti stands in the background. The setting is a bright outdoor ritual space with a blurred backdrop. a person appears seated on the throne with cues including swept hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold and saffron-toned clothing; the man receiving blessing is a devotee.

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January 02 20162016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon and saffron-yellow cloth with long rudraksha mala strands and a gold necklace raises one hand to the forehead of a bare-chested kneeling devotee with a long beard and a white-and-red sacred thread. The seated figure, with a black crown-like headdress, earrings and a red bindi, holds a bundle of striped grass or wand. Behind, standing attendants in white dhotis wear rudraksha malas. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion, with marigold garlands visible, in an outdoor ceremonial setting.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of an initiation or blessing moment in an outdoor ceremonial setting. A seated figure in a maroon and gold-bordered robe, with long layered rudraksha malas and small gold earrings, rests a hand on the forehead of a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala with a yellow flower garland. The seated figure holds a white-and-brown ritual whisk. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Two people in white dhotis stand at the left edge. The blessing is given while the man raises one palm.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A seated figure on an ornate gold-framed red throne holds a yellow-flowered whisk-like object and touches the head of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti who has his palms raised. The seated man wears a saffron-orange and gold shawl, a long rudraksha mala and gold earrings. Behind them a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in white stand near a tent with scattered footwear.2016-01-02A seated woman in a red-brown and saffron-orange sari with a dark rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising her hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a white cloth draped over his shoulder. She holds a yellow flower-tipped staff. Behind them, a standing attendant in white dhoti with a long braid and other figures in white and saffron cloths watch at an outdoor canopy.2016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with gold-edged saffron-orange drape sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Long braided hair falls over the shoulders with a rudraksha-style mala, and a red bindi is visible on the forehead. Holding a white and blue ceremonial whisk or flywhisk, the seated figure has eyes closed. In front, a bare-chested man kneels with white sacred ash markings on his shoulders while another person in white ritual dress raises a hand toward his head. White smoke or incense haze drifts through the scene, with a yellow flower garland near the throne. a person: the seated figure's long braided hair, ornate golden throne and saffron-orange drape are the distinguishing cues.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a dark turban, maroon-and-saffron wrap with gold trim, a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, and a gold waist belt. He extends one arm to touch the raised hand of a bare-chested young man standing before him, who wears a rudraksha mala and white dhoti. Behind them, two men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand. Marigold flowers lie at the base of the throne. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at an outdoor ceremony. Swamiji (probable) appears in the seated position on the throne, with the qualifying cues of a turban, maroon-and-saffron wrap, and rudraksha mala.2016-01-02