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A seated man in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and gold earrings sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending his hand over a green basket of fruit. Before him a man in a white dhoti kneels prostrate on a green-and-pink striped mat. A standing attendant in an orange sash offers a folded paper slip, and a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a paper nearby. Marigold-like flowers and a green leaf arrangement lie beside the throne.

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Night photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard ritual. A seated man in rust-red robes, with long dark hair, a full beard, rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists, and a gold necklace, rests his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti. Beside him stands a younger man in saffron-orange robes with a matching shawl, dreadlocked hair, rudraksha beads and a white envelope in his hand. He holds the envelope out toward the seated man's side. A tall gold-carved throne with a red cushion stands at right, beside a stone pillar. Green and multicolored cloths cover the ground, with potted plants nearby. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange robes waits, and a person in a blue and red shawl sits at the far right. The seated man's appearance, with long hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace on a throne, is a probable match for Swamiji, though his identity is uncertain and based only on appearance cues. Roughly 15 to 20 people are visible.2018-02-04Night-time outdoor darshan at a temple courtyard. A man in rust-red robes, rudraksha malas and a thick gold armband sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who kneels before him. Beside them a saffron-clad attendant with rudraksha malas holds a white cloth, and another white-clad man holds a tray of red fruit. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and saffron robes stand and sit on a stone-tiled platform near a potted plant and a green cloth. A stone pillar and a figure in a blue jacket appear at the right edge. Swamiji candidate appears seated on the throne; appearance cues include long swept-back hair, a dark beard, rudraksha malas and gold earrings, so this is a probable identification.2018-02-04A seated man in saffron-red robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, wearing a yellow-and-black leopard-print headwrap, sits on a silver throne with red cushions and a small footstool. A devotee in white dhoti kneels and bows his head to the seated man's feet while the seated man rests a hand on his head. Two attendants in orange cloth stand behind, one holding a white paper or card. Ornate silver-plated throne backdrop, striped mat on the floor, and a silver staff at right. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated figure, who wears the distinctive saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, with the page noting the event. Devotee bowing in padapuja-style obeisance.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesNight ritual photograph in which a long-haired man in an ornate gold-and-red throne chair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, sits with eyes lowered while a bald devotee in a rust-red robe with gold borders kneels beside him holding yellow flowers and offerings. Smoke rises near the feet of the seated figure, which rest on a small brass footstool. Behind them, several attendants in rust-red robes with gold trim and rudraksha malas hold a silver bowl, a ceremonial staff and a tray. A kneeling man in white clothes bows at the lower left, and yellow flower petals lie on the ground.2013-04-24Night outdoor blessing scene at an ashram. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold earrings, wearing a rust-red robe, sits on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions and places his right hand on the head of a seated older man with grey hair who wears a white dhoti and bends forward. A younger man in a saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha beads stands beside them holding a white paper. Behind them, several shirtless men in white dhotis and saffron cloths stand on colourful striped mats, with a green cloth and plants nearby. A stone pillar and night lights frame the scene.2018-02-04Night-time ritual scene at a temple. A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair, wearing rust-red robes, multiple rudraksha malas and gold ear and neck ornaments, sits on a seat and places his hand on the head of a shirtless kneeling devotee wearing a white dhoti and white sacred thread. A second man in orange-saffron cloth with rudraksha beads stands behind, touching the kneeling devotee's shoulder. Green and pink cushions and flowering plants surround the area, with a golden throne-like seat at right and a stone pillar in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, giving blessing to a devotee.2018-02-04November 07 20162016-11-07February 04 20182018-02-04A seated man in a maroon-red shawl and dhoti, wearing a heavy gold ornamental necklace with large beads and a gold pendant, a red-beaded bracelet on each upper arm, and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling bare-backed devotee with ash-smeared shoulders. Behind him a standing attendant in white garments and a rudraksha-bead necklace holds a white paper or cloth over the devotee's head. A silver throne stands behind the seated figure, with orange-robed people and a gold deity murti in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent but ornate gold necklaces and saffron-maroon ceremonial clothing, consistent with the page reference; the candidate is physically present in this photograph.2017-10-01A seated man on a silver and gold throne with a red cushion wears a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe with gold border, and many rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, with long dark hair falling behind him. He gestures with his right hand toward a man in white who prostrates face-down at his feet. Beside the throne stands a young attendant in saffron-orange cloth, bare-chested with rudraksha beads, holding a printed card. A silver staff stands to the left, a red curtain hangs behind, and a green bag sits at the edge. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, with turban, malas and saffron-ochre attire, in a devotee prostration setting.2018-03-09Outdoor evening initiation scene. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold-and-red backrest wears a leopard-print headwrap, rust-orange draped robe, heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles and hoop earrings, and touches the forehead of a bare-chested, white-clothed devotee bowing before him, who holds a small card. Behind them a standing man with white vibhuti marks, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold chains watches. Other people in red and blue garments stand in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial orange-red robe match the presentation cues, consistent with a Shiva Deeksha initiation.2017-08-21