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A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne wears a red-orange turban and rust-orange robes with gold border, with multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace. He rests one hand on the head of a bowing man in a white dhoti with gold border and bare chest, and wears a gold chain. Two attendants in saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha beads stand behind the bowing devotee. A silver trident stands beside the throne, with a small brass offering tray and fruit nearby, and a red cushion sits in the foreground.

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March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, long rudraksha mala necklaces, gold pendant and a rust-coloured robe with gold trim places his palm on the forehead of a bare-chested young man kneeling with palms pressed together. The kneeling devotee has white stripes painted across his chest and shoulders. Two attendants with dark turbans and red-orange cloths stand behind, one holding the kneeling man's shoulder. Behind them are silver staffs, a red curtain and a brass tray with flowers on a small stand. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and sits on a red throne-like chair, which is consistent with the page's account of a Bengaluru convention. This is a ritual blessing, a dikshai-style initiation at a satsang setting.2018-03-09December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesApril 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold border and layered rudraksha malas and gold necklace sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, smiling and pointing forward with one arm. A man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, hands raised in a gesture of respect, while two standing attendants in saffron-orange robes flank the scene behind silver staffs and a white drape. A small red cushioned stool sits at the foot of the dais. Probable Swamiji identification based on the rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate turban; he is seated on the throne as the central figure receiving devotees.2018-03-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas and a rust-coloured robe places his hands on the head of a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with yellow borders during an initiation. Behind them stands a silver trident and a silver ritual staff, and a large silver cobra hood is visible above the seat. Several white-clad attendants with white ash marks on their arms and shoulders support and touch the devotee. A maroon curtain forms the backdrop, with fruit and offerings on a table nearby.2018-03-09A seated bearded man wearing a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and gold-trimmed saffron-red robes sits on an ornate silver throne with a white backdrop and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with gold border. The devotee bows his head toward a silver plate. Two attendants in orange-red cloth stand at left, one holding a silver staff, and a painted blue and green pillar with gold motifs appears behind. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (turban, rudraksha malas, saffron-red robes, ceremonial throne), shown in the scene as the presiding teacher giving blessing to a devotee.2018-03-09December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copies