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Photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red throne at an evening gathering, wearing a tall dark turban, orange-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, and a garland of pink and white flowers. He holds a green-and-red ceremonial wand topped with a red flower, extending it toward a young child whose back is visible, wearing a white dhoti and rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand near a red curtain. The figure seated on the throne matches the Swamiji (probable) profile by turban, orange robe, gold ornaments and garlands, and is a role-based depiction of an initiation blessing with the wand.

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A photograph of a ceremony in a dim, smoky hall. A bearded man with long dark hair piled high and a red bindi sits on a gold-carved throne, wearing a rust-red shawl, a gold necklace of large beads, a pink and white flower garland and gold armbands. A shaven-headed boy in a white dhoti with a gold border stands beside him, holding a green-wrapped stick toward the seated man while another man in white stands behind. a person is seated on the throne, appearance-based label only.2016-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05Photo of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a dark turban, long rudraksha malas and a red-and-gold saffron-toned shawl over a gold-bordered garment. He holds a feathered whisk and a yellow flower while a bare-backed young boy in a white dhoti with a gold border stands beside him, bowing with his hands joined. A few other figures in white dhotis stand in the background.2016-01-02A photograph of a seated man in an ornate gilded chair with a red cushioned back, wearing a tall dark turban, orange-red saffron garment, multiple layers of pink-and-white flower garlands, and heavy gold necklaces and armbands. He is receiving a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti who holds a red flower and garland, with hands joined in a blessing exchange, amid incense smoke. Several people in white and saffron clothing stand in the background.2016-12-05A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red robe on an ornate silver throne, wearing a large dark turban-style headdress, a white and red vibhuti line with a red bindi on his forehead, and a thick garland of red and yellow flowers around his neck. A small boy in only a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala on his back stands in front of him, with one of the seated man's hands resting on the boy. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and white turbans stand at the left and right edges, and a metal railing runs across the lower foreground. a person cues: the seated man wears a rudraksha-style headdress, orange-red robes and a flower garland on an ornate throne, consistent with a ceremonial blessing setting.2018-04-03Night-time photograph of a ceremony outdoors under green-lit scaffolding. Seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, a person with long dark hair, a crescent ornament, a red bindi, a gold pendant and a thick garland of red, white and multicoloured flowers reaches out to bless a small boy in a white dhoti. Two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold-banded cloth stand behind the boy, one with hands on his shoulders; a third figure in white sits at lower left and a potted plant stands nearby. A white-clad person with a camera stands in the background.2016-03-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a maroon-red turban with a gold ornament and small crescent pin, wearing a rust-red shawl, heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, a gold armband and a gold kundala earring, with a white and red tilak on his forehead. He sits before an ornate gold throne with carved wing motifs and a leopard-print cushion, placing his right hand on the head of a bare-chested young boy in a white sacred thread who has his palms joined in front of him. A tall golden staff stands at left. Setting appears to be a ceremonial outdoor or temporary pavilion setting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing the boy as a ritual initiation.2017-02-21A seated man in a dark red and maroon robe with a gold-and-maroon shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. He wears a thick rudraksha mala across his chest, a gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead and a dark swept-back turban-style hairstyle. A small boy wearing a white dhoti with gold waistband and a dark bead necklace stands at his left, his bare back marked with white ash lines, and he rests his hand on the seated man's arm. A red iron gate is visible at left.2016-01-02December 05 20162016-12-05November 24 20152015-11-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions blesses a shirtless boy kneeling before him. The seated person wears a dark maroon-and-saffron robe with gold trim, layered rudraksha malas and a black turban, with a red bindi on the forehead. He touches the boy's forehead with his right hand while holding a white-and-yellow flower-wrapped staff. Behind the boy stand two men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas, one with hands folded. This appears to be a blessing, with the seated figure showing appearance-based cues matching the Swamiji (probable) label: layered rudraksha malas, a turban and ceremonial saffron-toned clothing.2016-01-02December 05 20162016-12-05