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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears long swept-back dark hair, an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklaces, and gold bangles; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), giving initiation as his hand rests on the head of a kneeling devotee. Around him, women in white and cream saris with maroon shawls and rudraksha malas assist, one touching a devotee's shoulders, while another person in white kneels at the foot of the throne with head bowed. A gold-framed backdrop, a kalasha-style decorative pillar, and pink draping complete the Adi Kailasa initiation setting.

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January 16 20162016-01-16April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A photograph of a seated man with a tall upswept dark hairstyle, white tilak on forehead, wearing an orange-red ochre robe and multiple beaded malas and a gold pendant necklace, seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate gold carved lion-head armrests. He is handing an object to a woman in an orange-red sari who reaches toward him with cupped hands; another woman in a white sari with an orange border sits beside him, and a man in white kneels in the foreground. Behind them women in white saris with gold borders stand under tall garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the long swept-back hair, ochre robe and ornate gold necklace while seated on the throne.2016-01-30January 30 20162016-01-30A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth with a tall black hair bundle and white forehead markings, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, seated on a leopard-print throne with gold lion-head armrests. He hands small yellow envelopes or cards to people. Around him, women in white and cream saris with rudraksha malas and one in an orange sari receive them; a man kneels in front holding a card. Behind is a gold-framed deity murti draped with red cloth and garlanded with multicolored flower strands, and a white fan is visible. The figure matches the a person appearance cues, so this is a probable in-person presence.2016-01-30June 12 20142014-06-12A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered cloth and a long orange rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with cream cushions and a tiger-skin drape, speaking. Brass oil lamps and hanging bells surround the throne against a black backdrop. In front, several devotees in white clothes sit with hands folded in namaskar; a woman in white and gold-trimmed attire kneels nearby. Silver-rimmed brass plates holding white flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor, and a wall air conditioner is visible at right. a person: the seated speaker wears orange-brown robes, a long rudraksha mala and sits on a golden throne.2013-05-13May 14 20162016-05-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion armrests, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a red and yellow marigold garland. The seated figure, with long swept-back hair, extends an arm to press a hand onto the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt whose palms are joined in anjali. Around them, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right, a devotee in a patterned blue-and-white top sits in front, and a woman seated at left holds a red fruit over a tray of apples. A painted backdrop of figures and foliage and a garlanded deity murti appear at right.2016-02-21 +1 copiesMay 05 20172017-05-05A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a gold-trimmed saffron cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra hood and leopard-print cushions. He wears a long gold necklace with a pendant, a rudraksha mala, and has long black hair swept up and a vibhuti marking on his forehead; he is smiling. Two men stand before him: one in a red-orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and rudraksha bracelets, and another in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, who reaches toward the seated figure's hand. A painted jungle-waterfall backdrop with a yoga figure and a ritual scene fills the background, and a microphone stands at right. a person is the seated figure, identified by the visible cues of long swept hair, ornate gold-and-orange attire, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2016-03-06 +1 copies