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A seated man in a rust-red robe with a long dark braid and a white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, a tiger-striped skin beneath him, pointing his right hand outward while speaking. He wears a large gold pendant on a rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Beside the throne on the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala sits attentively, and a woman in a purple blouse and cream sari sits at the right edge. Behind them hang deep red curtains, with a golden trident and gold peacock-shaped finials at the left. The scene suggests a Shiva Deeksha initiation session, Swamiji (probable) seated as teacher with distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments.

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A seated man in a large ornate gold throne with carved golden scrollwork sits on a red cushion, wearing saffron-orange robes, a heavy gold necklace, multiple gold chains, a rudraksha-style pendant, and red armbands. He has long dark hair swept back, a full beard, and a tilak on his forehead, and extends one hand forward. Beside him at left, a shirtless attendant in a white dhoti with purple border leans in and holds a small offering tray. Behind the throne stand golden trident-topped ornaments, gold lamp stands, and a dark statue-like figure with a crown. Green foliage decorates the stage, and a microphone stands at right.2017-03-15 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-print cloth, wearing a rust-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, gold armbands and a white tilak on his forehead, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Beside him a woman in a cream and gold sari with a rudraksha mala kneels near a brass vessel holding oranges and offerings. Behind them, women in rust and gold saris stand near a red curtain, with a golden bird finial on the throne. a person: the seated man in rust robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments is shown on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2017-04-26April 21 20172017-04-21A seated man in rust-brown ochre robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion before a red draped curtain, wearing layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and a long dark-haired hairstyle with a white-and-red forehead mark. A shaved-headed, bare-chested man in a white dhoti kneels at his feet, holding a cord, while a woman in a dark garment at right holds a small white cloth or offering.2017-04-26August 14 20162016-08-14April 21 20172017-04-21April 10 20172017-04-10April 26 20172017-04-26A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver-and-red velvet throne, bare-shouldered in a rust-brown garment with a saffron-orange shawl draped over one shoulder. He has long dreadlocked black hair swept back, a trimmed beard, a white horizontal tilak on his forehead, a thick gold chain necklace and a rudraksha-style necklace, and he gestures with his right hand while speaking. Behind him, a man in white ritual clothing with a white forehead marking and a saffron sash stands near the throne, and a shaved-headed person in white is partly visible at the lower right. The throne has carved lion-armrest details and a lamp motif on its back. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long hair, saffron shawl, gold chain and rudraksha cues, presiding over a gathering.2017-04-28April 26 20172017-04-26A photograph of a single seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra-hood backrest, set against deep red drapes. He wears a rust-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, and a vertical tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair and a beard, hands resting on his knees. A microphone stand stands to his right beside a brass oil lamp and a gold cow-shaped figure. Gold framing and a red chair cushion complete the stage.2017-04-21A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved gold scrollwork and a red-cushioned seat, holding a silver trident with his right hand and looking upward with a broad smile. He wears an orange-brown robe, a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and layered gold necklaces including a temple-shaped pendant, with gold bangles on his arms and a white tilak on his forehead. A tall gold staff stands at the left edge, and a dark backdrop with red swirling patterns fills the background. The image is a photograph of a single seated figure.2017-04-08