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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace raises his hand to the forehead of a kneeling, short-haired man in white clothes with a red-beaded wrist cord and a gold necklace, who sits with palms joined in namaste. The seated figure holds a slender wooden stick and smiles, with a red tilak on his forehead and long hair swept back. Behind them is an ornate silver-and-gold throne with leopard-print upholstery and a red curtain. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's claim of Swamiji presiding.

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October 06 20172017-10-06A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a short beard and a vibhuti mark on his forehead, wearing a rust-orange shawl over bare shoulders, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, reaches out to press his palm on the forehead of a shaved-headed devotee in an orange cloth with a rudraksha necklace who leans toward him. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-carved panel and silver decorations, smiling, while the devotee holds up one hand. Another person's shoulder is partly visible at the left edge.2017-10-06A seated man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange and gold-bordered wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant applies white paste to the forehead of a kneeling man in an orange wrap and rudraksha beads. The seated man has a red tilak and closed eyes, and sits on a leopard-print cushion before ornate gold and silver carvings. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant on saffron clothing, consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji at this initiation. A wooden stick is held nearby and a silver ornament sits on the seat. The image is a photo of a kneeling devotee receiving a sacred mark during an initiation.2017-10-06A photograph of an initiation at Adi Kailasa showing a seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange wrap, touching a red tilak on the forehead of a bare-chested man with dreadlocks and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder. The man on the right holds a thin wooden rod and smiles, sitting on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate silver-and-gold throne. Another person with a white forehead mark is partly visible at the left edge, and a maroon curtain hangs behind them.2017-10-06October 06 20172017-10-06A seated man in an orange-brown shawl and rudraksha mala presses his right hand to the forehead of a shirtless young man kneeling before him; the seated man wears a long swept-back hairstyle, a tilak and a gold pendant, and holds a small wooden stick in his other hand. Behind them is an ornate gold-carved panel and a silver throne, with a leopard-print cushion. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklace and saffron-orange shawl are the appearance cues matching this label, shown in an initiation-style blessing on a throne with a leopard-print seat. The kneeling man wears an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, with a red wrist thread and a bangle, and holds his palm raised. A partially visible person is at the left edge.2017-10-06A man seated on an ornate silver throne with intricate repoussé carvings and a leopard-print cushion, wearing a red-orange robe draped over the shoulder with rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, and a tall dark dreadlocked crown wrapped with rudraksha mala. A younger man in a white dhoti and rudraksha necklace stands at left, extending a hand toward the seated man's forehead, with a silver kalasha-style vessel and a silver trident visible at the edge. Ceremonial blessing or padapuja-style darshan scene on a stage.2018-05-12May 07 20142014-05-07August 03 20172017-08-03 +1 copiesMay 04 20142014-05-04July 03 20172017-07-03A seated long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with a bare chest, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, applies a vibhuti or tilak mark to the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and matching rudraksha beads, hands joined in anjali. Behind them stands a gold carved wooden panel with lattice cutouts and carved elephant and horse friezes, and a red curtain hangs at right. The seated man wears a crown-less head and a leopard-print seat is visible at lower left. a person is the seated man with distinctive long swept hair, saffron cloth, rudraksha malas and ornate gold pendant, performing a forehead blessing for a devotee.2017-10-04