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Photograph of a seated man in rust-red saffron-toned cloth with a long rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, receiving a ritual thread or band from a young boy in a white shirt who stands before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a dark beard, a white horizontal tilak and a red bindi. Behind him stands a gold-finished peetha or throne backrest and a golden staff. Two other men, one bare-chested with a red garment and garlands, stand or sit in the background under stage lights. a person: the seated man shows long swept-back hair, a beard, rudraksha mala and a flower garland in ornate ceremonial clothing, seated on a golden throne, and is receiving the boy's ritual thread at a gathering.

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April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04Photograph of a ceremonial initiation on a stage lit with red and blue lights. A man with a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, a full beard, and a rust-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on a large ornate gold throne with a red cushion; he places his hand on the head of a young man in a white kurta who bows before him. On the left, a younger attendant in an orange-saffron robe with a garland and a forehead marking stands beside a tall gold staff topped with an ornate finial. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garland and seated on a gold throne in the role of initiator.2017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04Photograph of a man in a rust-red shawl and rudraksha mala with long swept-back hair, white vibhuti lines and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing a pink and white flower garland. He rests his right hand on the head of a seated person in a white shirt, who bows forward. Behind them is a golden ornate chair and a tall gold staff, with stage lights in the background. The setting suggests an initiation blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long hair, vibhuti, rudraksha mala and red shawl is the presenter, matching the page's initiation context.2017-04-04A bearded man with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead marking smiles as he places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt. The bearded man wears a rust-red robe, a dark rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace, and a double garland of pink lotus flowers with white beads. Warm red and gold stage backdrop behind them.2017-04-05April 04 20172017-04-04A seated man in an orange-brown shawl and a long pink-and-white flower garland places his right hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a full dark beard and a vermilion mark on his forehead. A red thread bracelet is on his wrist. Behind them is a blue bokeh backdrop and a gold-coloured throne or chair. A gold kalasha-style vessel is partly visible in the lower left, and a seated person in white is in the lower right foreground. The image is a photo of a blessing moment. a person: the seated man has long hair, an orange shawl and a flower garland, and is blessing a devotee on a golden throne.2017-04-02April 05 20172017-04-05A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair and a white tilak with a red bindi, wearing an orange-red shawl over a bare shoulder, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and a garland of pink and white flowers. He closes his eyes and smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt, who has short dark hair and bows forward. A smiling boy with a red tilak stands at the left edge. Behind them are a tall gold pole, purple stage lights and ornate gold decorations. Swamiji (probable) gives a blessing to a student during an initiation with a red-shawled, bare-shouldered figure with long hair and rudraksha malas, a garland, and a gold necklace.2017-04-04April 02 20172017-04-02A man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and a pink-and-white flower garland presses his right palm to the forehead of a young man in white kurta with folded hands. Behind him stands a tall golden ceremonial staff with a trident-like top, and red and gold stage lighting fills the background. The older man wears rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with white and red marks on his forehead, and has long swept-back hair and a full beard. He appears to be giving a blessing. A second person in an orange garment stands partially visible behind the young man.2017-04-05