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Devotional scene in a temple-like hall with an ornate silver backdrop. A seated figure in rust-red robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a leopard-print headband and long dreadlocked hair, places a hand on the head of a bare-chested, kneeling male devotee in white dhoti with folded hands. Two attendants in orange garments, one with white body markings, stand beside them; one holds a white cloth or strand over the devotee's head. Another attendant with a fan is at the right edge, and a white-clad figure stands at far right. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate by visible cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha malas on a red robe. Blessing rite, possibly a deeksha.

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A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print headband, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace places his hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who kneels with palms joined. Two women in orange saris with white ash markings stand behind the devotee, one holding a small cloth or paper. Behind the seated figure is an ornate silver panel with floral relief work. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a throne-like seat. Three people visible.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A seated bearded man in dark orange-red robes, with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a leopard-print yellow turban, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, sits on a maroon cushioned seat before an ornate silver embossed backdrop. He raises one hand to the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with a yellow border who bows with folded hands. Attendants in saffron-orange cloth with white and sandalwood markings stand around, and a woman in orange at the right holds a small offering tray. a person seated in the centre, giving blessing as a teacher to a devotee during a ritual setting.2017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red robe and long rudraksha mala, with a leopard-print yellow headband and a gold necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver embossed backdrop. He rests one hand on the head of a bare-chested, kneeling devotee in white dhoti with palms joined. Two women in orange saris and white forehead and arm markings stand on the left; one holds a folded white cloth above the kneeling man's head. Another orange-robed attendant is at the right edge. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation ceremony. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long hair, a leopard-print headband, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is presented as the central figure receiving devotees.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a leopard-print headband, long dark hair coiled up, and a gold necklace, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a bowed devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti and white cloth around the head and is supported by a younger attendant in white dhoti with white markings on his arms. The seated figure rests on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate silver backdrop with carved floral and angel motifs, and a golden temple-style pillar stands behind. The scene depicts blessing or diksha. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair swept up, saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and is seated on a throne receiving the devotee.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with heavy scrollwork, eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair with a beard. A man in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala kneels before him, holding and touching his hand over a pink and gold silk cloth draped across the lap. A partially visible man with hands in anjali stands at the left edge. Red cushions sit on the throne. The setting is a stage with a blue starry backdrop. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a red-orange robe and a throne, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity beyond role description.2016-12-21A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene on a stage. A seated man with long dark hair, a short beard, gold earrings, a rust-red robe and layered gold beaded necklaces rests a hand on the chest area of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti. A younger attendant in orange cloth with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark stands at left, placing a hand on the kneeling man's head. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, and a silver staff rests beside him.2017-11-19Photo of a ritual initiation in a temple setting. A seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe, with long dark dreadlocks, a gold necklace of beads and a red beaded bracelet, sits on a silver-and-red throne. He places his hand on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee with white ash markings, who bows forward with a white sacred thread passing over his shoulder. Two attendants in white dhotis stand behind, one wearing a rudraksha mala and orange-and-white clothing. Orange and colourful cloth hangings and brass vessels fill the background, and a small silver lion figure sits at the throne base. The dreadlocked seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by long dreadlocks, ornate gold beads and throne placement.2017-10-01A 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 seated man in rust-orange robes, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop with carved relief figures. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bowing devotee in white dhoti and bare upper body. Beside him stand two attendants in saffron cloth with white body markings, one holding a folded white paper. Another figure in white dhoti stands at left.2017-12-10 +1 copies