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A photograph of a seated, bearded man in a rust-brown robe and layered rudraksha and crystal malas, wearing a white tilak and a pink-and-white flower garland, placing his right palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed young man in an orange cloth who sits with eyes closed and smiling. Both hold a seated posture before an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, under red and pink stage lighting. Another young person in orange and rudraksha beads sits at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated bearded man has a long swept-back hair, white tilak, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha malas and flower garland, consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is an initiation-style blessing by a guru on a gilded throne.

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April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04A seated bearded man in a maroon-red robe, with a pink-and-white flower garland, rudraksha mala beads and gold ornaments, rests his right hand on the forehead of a young boy kneeling before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. The boy wears an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads and has a white forehead marking. Behind them stands a large ornate gold throne or peetha with carved floral patterns, against a glowing red-orange backdrop, and a golden staff or ceremonial rod rises beside the boy. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold adornments, and is shown giving blessing or initiation to the kneeling boy.2017-04-05A photograph of a seated bearded man in maroon-red robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing a pink and white flower garland, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young devotee with curly hair who stands with palms joined in namaskar. The young devotee wears a rudraksha mala and bare upper body with orange cloth, and has white markings on the forehead. Behind them is an ornate gold throne or peetha with carved floral patterns, a golden trident staff, and a red-orange lit backdrop. Another figure in orange is partly visible at the left edge. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, a bearded face, and rudraksha adornments, which are cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is uncertain. Ceremonial blessing or initiation scene.2017-04-05July 07 20162016-07-07April 04 20172017-04-04A photograph on a stage in front of a golden ornate throne and red-orange backdrop. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white lotus garland, wearing a rust-red robe with bare upper arm, presses his palm to the forehead of a young shirtless man with long dark hair who stands before him holding a small silver tray. White vibhuti is smeared on the seated man's forehead. A second attendant in orange stands at the edge of the frame. Stage lights glow in the background. Ceremonial blessing or initiation.2017-04-05April 04 20172017-04-04A seated man in a golden-backed throne with red cushions places his right hand on the shaved head of a young boy kneeling before him. The seated man has long dark hair, a full beard, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a brown saffron-toned shawl, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and rudraksha armbands. The boy wears a white cloth and rudraksha beads and has white markings on his forehead. Behind them, a standing man with a beard and white tilak stands beside a golden ritual staff, and a bearded man in white ritual clothes with rudraksha beads sits to the left. A red curtain and a golden kalasha-like finial frame the scene. a person seated on the peetha, performing a blessing initiation for the child during the Shiva Deeksha event.2017-04-26April 04 20172017-04-04A seated man in maroon-brown robes with a long dark beard, long dark hair and a rudraksha mala is placing his right hand on the forehead of a younger seated person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a pink and white flower garland. Stage lights glow behind them. Ceremonial initiation or blessing scene. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated man on the throne, based on his long hair, beard, rudraksha mala and maroon robes.2017-04-05