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Photograph inside a red tent at a Shuddhadvaitam initiation event in Ujjain. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes with a brown shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling and handing a small object to a young man in white ritual clothing with a red waist cord and a tilak. A woman in red and orange sits behind, and other devotees in red and orange saris, one wearing gold and green beaded necklaces, watch. Gold cloth and yellow flowers lie in the foreground with green foliage behind the throne.

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A seated man with long dark dreadlocks and an orange-brown shawl sits on a gold-ornate throne with red cushions, smiling as he holds a red-and-gold ritual stick toward a woman in white. A younger man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders bends forward, offering a yellow cloth. Behind them, several women in saffron and red sit on the floor, and a green plant and yellow cloth bundles sit near the throne under a red tent canopy. The seated man appears to be a person, based on long swept-back dreadlocks, orange-brown shawl and the throne seating; the identification is uncertain.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a green lanyard and rudraksha beads. The seated figure is on a gold and red throne, wearing a Swamiji (probable) appearance with long hair and saffron ornate clothing, performing a third-eye style blessing initiation. Behind them a man in white dhoti with red-striped cloth and a sacred thread stands, a lush green plant and a silver tray with flowers and offerings sit nearby, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari with a red blouse sits with hands folded. A silver bowl of white flower petals and a tray of yellow flowers are on the floor, indicating an initiation ceremony.2016-05-06A photograph at an outdoor initiation camp shows a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, touching the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in white clothing with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, women in orange and red saris wear rudraksha malas and stand near a large copper bowl of white flower petals, with greenery and a red tent backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne, and he is performing the third eye initiation for a devotee.2016-05-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, applies a mark to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red scarf. The seated figure sits before an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a potted plant beside. Behind them, women in red and white saris sit in the background, and a small white cloth or paper is held near the kneeling man. a person is shown giving a forehead initiation to a devotee at a satsang setting.2016-05-06Photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a long beaded shawl, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white ritual dress with a green-bordered shawl and white forehead marking. A gold ornate throne with red cushioning sits behind the seated figure, with green foliage and a red backdrop. Another person in white and saffron robes sits at the right edge beside a brass vessel filled with small green-tinted items. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, beaded shawl and gold throne, giving the initiation role.2016-05-06A seated figure in a rust-red saffron wrap with a long, swept-back dark hairstyle and a brown rudraksha-style mala across the chest raises a hand to bless the head of a older man in a white shirt and red-and-cream shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them are ornate garlanded deity murti figures draped in gold necklaces and pink, maroon and green cloth, with a golden throne-like seat on the left and green foliage. The scene appears to be a darshan with blessing. Two physical people are visible.2014-12-28A seated figure with long dark hair, a pink-and-white flower garland, orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace extends a hand onto the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl. A woman in white with an orange shawl and a woman in a red turban stand nearby. Behind them, a golden throne-like seat, orange-draped stage, red drapes and framed photographs line a hall; a golden deity murti stands at right. Several people in white and red attire stand and move in the background.2016-10-11May 06 20162016-05-06Photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red throne with long dark hair and rudraksha malas, wearing saffron-orange robes and smiling as he gestures toward a bald man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl and yellow cloth. Behind them, several women in red and white saris and a man in white dhoti watch from a green-leafed backdrop. The seated man is distinctive by his long swept hair, rudraksha malas and saffron robes, matching the a person cues, while the bald man is a devotee. Warm, festive ritual setting.2016-05-06Photo of a devotee kneeling with palms pressed together before a seated figure on a red and gold ornate throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, long dark hair, and a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, and is smiling while extending a hand toward the kneeling man. The kneeling devotee wears a white shirt, a red-and-white shawl, and a green lanyard. Behind them, women in white clothes with red shawls sit or stand near a leafy plant, and a golden kalasha-like object rests on a table with yellow cloth. Microphones are visible on stands. Based on appearance, the seated figure is a person in an in-person satsang setting, receiving or blessing a devotee at a shivir.2016-05-06A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body wrapped in a red-orange cloth sits on a red and gold throne-like seat, receiving an offering. A younger attendant in a saffron-orange wrap with a gold waist band and bangles bends forward, holding a golden trident-shaped staff and a small offering vessel. Behind them, a crowd of women in white saris with red borders and red shawls, wearing lanyards, stands watching, with a red draped backdrop and a white floor fan at the left edge. The scene resembles a puja or darshan.2016-04-28