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A kneeling devotee in an orange-peach shirt with a rudraksha mala and a green-and-beaded pendant has palms pressed together, eyes closed, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a thick pink and white flower garland and an orange-red cloth, places his right hand on the devotee's forehead in blessing. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing stand, and a microphone is visible at left. A thin incense stick is held between the devotee's hands. The setting appears to be a ritual blessing during a puja.

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February 27 20172017-02-27July 01 20162016-07-01A photograph of a shirtless devotee kneeling before a seated figure in a red-brown wrap, who places his right hand on the devotee's forehead during an initiation. The seated figure wears a long, swept-back hairstyle, a rudraksha bracelet, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a large red and white flower garland with yellow marigolds. Behind them stands a stone deity murti and a red-cushioned silver-lion throne. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate gold jewellery and red-brown ceremonial wrap, performing a shiva deeksha blessing. The devotee has curly hair, a bare chest with white painted lines, and holds his hands together in prayer.2017-10-05Night outdoor photo of a bare-chested devotee with white ash markings on his forehead and shoulder receiving a blessing. A man on the left with long dark hair, gold bangles and a pink-and-white flower garland, wearing a rust-orange cloth, presses his hand to the devotee's head. A third man in the background wears brown rudraksha beads and a gold pendant. The devotee holds a red flower bouquet with a green-and-yellow stem. Yellow leaves and colourful lights fill the background. Three people are visible.2016-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 21 20162016-12-21July 01 20162016-07-01A photo of an initiation moment. A man with short grey hair, wearing a white kurta, rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange shawl, kneels with both palms raised. Facing him, a bearded figure with long dark dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing a pink and white flower garland, places his hand on the kneeling man's forehead in blessing. Behind them stand people in rust-orange robes and a gold deity murti is visible at the right edge. The setting appears to be a ritual hall with a pink-toned backdrop and brass fittings.2017-05-09May 07 20142014-05-07May 05 20172017-05-05May 19 20182018-05-19 +1 copiesMay 19 20182018-05-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an energy darshan at an indoor ashram hall. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks and a full beard, wearing a flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a shaven-headed man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white shawl and a name badge. The recipient raises his left palm and smiles with eyes closed. Behind them, several men in white dhoti-style garments and orange shawls stand, and gold ceremonial objects and a gold-coloured lion-shaped stand are visible near the front. Red curtains hang in the background. The darshan is part of the Inner Awakening program.2017-05-06