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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a brown rudraksha-style shawl, with long dark swept-back hair, raises his right hand to touch the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee has long dreadlocks and wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a red-orange cord. Behind them stands a gold-embossed throne and a red canopy, with a few seated attendees in saffron and red saris and a tray of white flowers and yellow marigold garlands at the edge of the frame. The setting resembles a formal initiation or blessing at a satsang gathering.

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May 06 20162016-05-06A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dreadlocked hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with a red shawl and rudraksha-style cord. The seated figure sits before an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, with a green potted plant beside them. Behind, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and other seated attendees are visible in a tent setting. The man receiving the touch wears a white kurta and red shawl. Several other people are visible in the background. Visible orange and gold marigold garlands hang on the throne.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a lanyard badge. The man presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, women in white and red-bordered saris sit near microphones and greenery on a red-draped stage. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads, and a gold throne; he is giving blessing by placing a hand on the devotee's head.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning. He smiles and reaches out to touch the forehead of a standing devotee in white garments with long dreadlocks, rudraksha beads and a bracelet, who raises a hand in response. Green foliage and a red draped backdrop frame the scene, with another person in white visible at the right edge. a person is seated on the gold peetha, giving initiation to a delegate during the Shuddhadvaitam camp.2016-05-06A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala, seated on a gold ornate throne with red cushions. He places his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him, who wears a white kurta and a red shawl and has white ash marked on his forehead. A smiling woman in a red sari sits nearby in a tent setting with red drapery and green foliage. Another person in white is visible at the lower right beside a tray. Appearance cues (dreadlocks, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, ornate throne) match a person giving blessings during a ritual initiation.2016-05-06A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over an orange garment, positioned in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushioning. He is touching the forehead of a standing devotee in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and a white sash, who leans forward with eyes closed. Behind them, other devotees in orange and white ritual attire sit with red sashes, and a tray of offerings or ritual items is visible at right. The setting is a red-draped tent with greenery. The seated figure's appearance (long swept hair, rudraksha mala, orange clothing, ornate throne) is a person cue, consistent with the Shuddhadvaitam third-eye initiation at Ujjain. Two to five people are visible.2016-05-06A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala across his chest, sitting on an ornate red and gold throne. He smiles broadly and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in an orange shirt with a red patterned shawl. The devotee has his palm raised in front of him. Behind them, a woman in white and other people in red and white clothing are visible, with green foliage in the background. The appearance-based cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala are consistent with a probable Swamiji, seated in a blessing gesture.2016-05-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha mala beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising his right arm to touch the forehead of a young man in a red kurta with a green lanyard who bows before him. Other seated devotees in white and red clothing watch behind a microphone stand, with green foliage and a golden kalasha-style vessel visible. The scene suggests a darshan or initiation moment.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06