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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing a dark brown textured jacket and a multicolored flower garland, holding a handheld microphone on a stand, while placing both hands on the head of an older man in a white shirt who bows before him. The seated figure sits on a red throne-like seat decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands. Behind them hang pink and blue draped cloths, and a row of cutout figures in colourful outfits stands along the top of the backdrop. A young man in an orange-trimmed garment sits at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at a ceremony.

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December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair in a dark embroidered jacket and white garland, receiving an embrace from a man in a white kurta who leans in close. The seated figure sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. Behind them a backdrop displays a row of painted and printed figures in blue-based frames and a long red and orange hanging textile with geometric patterns. A partially visible man in the lower left watches. A white pedestal fan and draped maroon curtains stand at the right.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned throne heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange and yellow marigold flowers. He wears a dark grey textured kurta with a multicoloured blue, red, green and white garland around his neck and speaks into a handheld microphone on a stand. A gold-toned deity relief is visible on the throne back, and a gold lion-like finial sits at the lower left. Behind him, a banner shows cartoon figures in colourful clothing on blue platforms and a blue draped cloth. a person by visible cues: long hair, ceremonial garlands and seated throne address.2006-12-28A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair and a dark sparkly top, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala with red, white and green beads, leans forward on a throne-like seat decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red cushions. Gripping the head of a man in white shirt who kneels before him, the figure appears to bless or initiate him at a microphone stand. Behind them hangs a backdrop with painted figures and a red curtain. Another man in white with an orange shawl sits at left. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and blessing a devotee in white, with long hair and rudraksha mala cues.2006-12-28A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow and pink flowers, and a multicoloured garland of red, green, blue and white ribbons draped over his shoulders. He wears a dark textured jacket over a dark shirt with a gold chain, and he gestures with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne has a golden canopy and lion-shaped armrests wrapped in flowers. Behind him, painted cutout figures of standing devotees in red and blue stand on a white backdrop. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse. Only one physical person is visible.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28