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Night outdoor photo of a seated man in rust-orange robes with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, placing his hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee kneeling in a white dhoti with a gold border. A second man in saffron-orange cloth and dreadlocks leans in beside them, holding a white card, while a helper in a white dhoti holds a small brass bowl. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion. Behind them, a green cloth bundle, multicoloured mats, and a crowd of people in white and orange clothing sit on the ground near a stone pillar. The seated man is a person by appearance, with dreadlocks, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and is blessing the devotee.

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Night 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.2018-02-04A night-time photograph of a ritual initiation. On the right, a man with long swept-back hair, a beard, a red-brown saffron shawl, a long multi-strand gold necklace, a gold pendant and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested devotee on the left, who bows forward. The devotee wears a white cloth with a thin white sacred thread, a rudraksha mala and red-and-white wrist threads. Behind them an attendant in white clothing with a vertical sandalwood-coloured mark on his forehead watches, and a silver-trimmed ornate throne stands at the right edge beside a red pillar. The scene is a shiva deeksha initiation.2017-10-05Night-time outdoor photograph at a temple-like courtyard. A seated man in a deep red-orange robe with long dark dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and gold earrings, is seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne and reaches out to touch the head of a bare-chested devotee kneeling in front of him in white dhoti with a yellow sash. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with yellow border holds a plate of red fruit, another bare-chested man in orange cloth with dreadlocks and beads stands assisting, and a few other people in white and orange clothes stand behind. Plants, a stone pillar and a pink-and-green mat occupy the background.2018-02-04October 15 20172017-10-15Outdoors at night, a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala around his neck stands with palms pressed together and head bowed. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, long dreadlocks and a white forehead mark, rests one hand on the devotee's head and holds a long braided staff with a pink flower. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind them, another person in orange stands near a stone pillar, with a gold-and-purple cloth-covered vessel at left.2018-06-04 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange robe with long swept-back hair, multiple strands of wooden rudraksha beads and gold-toned necklaces, and beaded armbands sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, his right hand resting on the head of a kneeling devotee with hands in anjali. The devotee is shirtless with a white cloth around his waist and a white thread across his shoulder. Behind them, a standing attendant in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha beads blesses or supports the kneeling man. A silver lion-like armrest figure and an orange-clad figure at the left edge are visible. The scene suggests a blessing given from a throne during a stage event.2017-10-15A photograph of a ritual initiation at night. A man with long dark hair, a full beard, gold earrings and a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, wearing layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant and rudraksha bead bracelets, places his hand on the forehead of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti and white shawl who bows forward with hands joined. Another devotee in white stands behind, and a man at left wears rudraksha malas and has white sacred ash marks. The seated man sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like chair in front of a stone pillar and red wall.2017-10-05Night-time photo at an outdoor ritual. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long dreadlocked hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace and a red-and-gold ornate throne, raises a pink flower and touches the forehead of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with yellow borders and a rudraksha mala. Several other people in white dhotis and orange saris stand behind on a red carpet. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes, gold ornaments and a throne, a compatible presentation, so he is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees.2018-06-04A seated man in an rust-orange draped robe and multiple strands of rudraksha and gold-tone beads sits on a red cushioned throne with silver lion-shaped armrests, one hand resting on the head of a shirtless devotee kneeling before him with palms pressed together. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas holds a cloth or book near the kneeling devotee's head, while an orange-clad person stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, and hoop earrings.2017-10-15February 04 20182018-02-04Outdoor 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