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A seated figure in an ornate gold-and-brown throne, wearing a deep red-orange turban and saffron-red garment with gold border, is bare-shouldered and wears a rudraksha mala, with a gold bangle and gold earring; the figure's hand rests on a devotee's head. Standing devotees in white clothes with white head bands surround the throne, a woman in red saree and mala stands behind it, and a boy in white shirt wears an ID badge. A gold pole stands in the foreground in a hall with framed pictures on the wall. Appearance matches the page's Swamiji candidate with several cues (turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, bare shoulders) seated on a throne giving blessings, so it is labelled probable.

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A seated figure in rust-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with lion-headed armrests and a brown leather back, a folded orange cloth draped over the arm. A standing attendant in orange and a rudraksha mala stands beside, holding a black pot or kalasha-like object while the seated figure's hand rests on it. Around them white-clad devotees with white headbands stand in a hall with gold-framed pictures on the wall, many participants wearing blue-and-white saris and white dhotis. The scene suggests a Shiva diksha ritual.2015-09-05A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved gold armrests, a gold staff with a jewelled top standing beside it. A devotee in white clothes with a white head cloth bows forward while the seated figure places a hand on his head. Around them, several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with white head bands and red-orange shawls, stand or kneel on a cream floor with orange cloths spread out. The setting is a hall with a gold-toned backdrop.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05A photograph of a Shiva diksha initiation at Adi Kailasa in Bengaluru. A seated figure in a bare-shouldered rust-red and gold-bordered robe and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, one arm holding a brass pole. Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban and saffron-red ceremonial robe with gold trim, is seated at the front. A woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala is placing her hand on the head of a seated boy in a plaid shirt, whose head is covered by a white cloth band.2015-09-05A photograph inside a hall with a red-and-gold throne in the foreground. A seated figure wearing a red-orange turban, orange shawl and gold earrings has both hands raised to the head of a devotee who kneels before them. The devotee wears white with gold borders and a red mala. Around them, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand, some with white headbands, some wearing rudraksha malas and lanyard passes. A gold-topped staff rises at the left edge. The seated figure shows a distinctive turban, orange shawl and ornate gold-trimmed throne, which are visible appearance cues, so the in-person candidate is treated as a person. Several dozen people are visible in the room.2015-09-05A seated figure in a deep red turban and red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a gold lion-head armrest, extending a hand to touch the head of a blindfolded child in white shirt. Around them, blindfolded devotees in white dhotis and white garments stand in a line, and a woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala places her hand on a blindfolded devotee. A gold ceremonial staff stands at left in a hall lined with framed pictures. Another man in orange robe and rudraksha beads stands at upper right. Several people are visible in the scene, with additional devotees partially visible at the edges.2015-09-05A photograph of an indoor satsang or initiation setting. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print cloth, a white-and-orange floral garland around the shoulders, and a small sandalwood mark on the forehead sits beside a golden lion-shaped armrest, extending a hand to a young man in a red-and-black checked shirt kneeling in front. Behind them, several women in white and cream Kerala-style sarees with orange-red borders stand with hands folded, and a tall floral garland hangs beside them. Blue carpet and wood-panelled walls form the room. Seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the role shown is a seated teacher giving blessing to a kneeling devotee.2014-05-17A photograph inside a hall with gold-carved ornate furniture. In the foreground, a figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-gold sari sits on a gilded golden throne with lion-carved armrests, bare feet resting on a red cushion, with one hand raised toward a devotee. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with gold borders stand around, some wearing white head cloths and red-brown rudraksha garlands. One man in white bows his head and holds his hands together in prayer while a man beside him places a hand on his head in blessing. A brass staff stands in the left foreground, and a shaved-headed attendant in an orange-brown shawl stands behind. Framed pictures and a golden deity figure appear on the wall behind.2015-09-05September 05 20152015-09-05May 09 20142014-05-09A photograph of a large indoor hall during a diksha ceremony. In the foreground, a seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears an orange-red turban and a red-orange shawl, seen from behind. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white headband, bows his head while a hand in white clothing rests on his head. Nearby, people in white dhotis and shirts stand and sit, a golden staff stands at left, and rows of seated devotees fill the background. A ceiling fan stands at left.2015-09-05April 03 20172017-04-03