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A photograph of a smiling man seated on a silver-sequined throne-backdrop, wearing a rust-red turban with a small purple emblem, a red-brown draped garment with gold border, multiple rudraksha malas across the chest and arms, a gold pendant necklace, and a vertical tilak on the forehead. He holds his right palm up in a blessing gesture toward a bare-chested attendant with white sacred ash markings on the arm and a white cloth over the shoulder, while another devotee's hand is raised nearby. a person seated in the central role, with attendants in the foreground receiving blessings.

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March 09 20182018-03-09A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold border, and many rudraksha malas and bracelets, smiling as he rests his hands on the bare head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white sacred thread. Behind him a silver ornate throne back and a painted deity figure with multiple arms are visible. A left-side attendant touches the devotee's back. The seated man matches a probable Swamiji appearance by his turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, and is presented as the central figure receiving the devotee in a ritual blessing setting.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09 +1 copiesMarch 09 20182018-03-09A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall. A bearded man seated on an ornate white-draped throne wears a rust-red turban with a vertical tilak on his forehead, a red-orange saffron-toned robe, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold chain, and beaded bracelets, and holds his right hand raised in blessing with eyes closed. A shirtless man with a white cloth around his waist kneels before him with his back turned, while a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala leans in from the left, holding a white cloth or offering. Another bare-chested attendant stands at the right edge, and a colourful painted deity murti with multiple arms is visible in the background.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09A photograph of a smiling man with long dreadlocked hair piled high in a crown-like topknot, wearing rudraksha beads on his head, neck, and arms, a red-brown saffron-toned cloth draped over his body, and a vermilion tilak on his forehead, seated on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print upholstery. He raises one hand in a greeting gesture. Beside him, an older man in a bare-chested white dhoti with a yellow border bows forward while another person's hand supports his back. The silver throne backdrop is richly embossed with deity figures and a red curtain stands at left. a person is the seated figure, identified by the crowned dreadlocks, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, and he is being honoured by the bowing priest.2018-03-04A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robe smiles broadly and raises one open hand, seated on an ornate silver throne with a cobra-hood backrest set with red jewels. He wears layered rudraksha malas, rudraksha bracelets, a gold chain and a tilak on his forehead. Beside him, an older white-clad man with a shaved head and bare upper body stands near a tall silver staff, and a silver tray stand holds a small lamp with flowers. The background shows blue, yellow and green painted panels and a decorated pillar. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the red turban and rudraksha malas, seated on the throne as the presiding figure of the scene.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09 +1 copiesA 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.2018-03-09