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Photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ornate hall with golden carved pillars and a golden figure in the background. A man in a red-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a silver-and-red throne, smiling and extending a hand. Two women in saffron-orange garments stand beside him; one wears a leopard-print headband and bangles and places a hand on a kneeling elderly man in white dhoti with white hair, while the other, wearing a headpiece and necklaces, holds a white ribbon or cloth. A colourful umbrella and a red cushion are visible. The swami figure appears as a probable Swamiji seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, though the identification is based only on appearance cues.

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December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a red-brown robe with long rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, smiling as he is honoured. Before him, a kneeling elderly bare-chested man in white dhoti is attended by two women in orange sarongs and jewellery; one woman holds his shoulder while the other, wearing a headband with a crown-like ornament, holds out a white thread or cloth strip. An orange and gold temple-style pillar and a sculpted lion-like figure stand in the background.2017-12-17A seated man on an ornate silver and red throne wears a rust-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial pendants, his long hair swept back, with vibhuti on his forehead. Three attendants in saffron-orange cloth stand before him; one with a leopard-print headband holds a hand on a bare-backed young boy kneeling in white dhoti, while another in a patterned turban holds a white cloth near his face. A red and multicolour parasol and a gold carved lion-headed pillar stand behind. Scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at a dais. Swamiji (probable) seated on throne, wearing rudraksha mala and gold pendants with long swept-back hair.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A seated man in a red-brown saffron-toned robe, with long dark hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne while extending his hand to bless a bowed, white-haired man in white dhoti. Two women in orange garments with beaded jewellery stand behind, one holding a white paper, and a young attendant in orange with a striped headwrap applies a white mark to the kneeling man's forehead. A gilded carved figure and a red-and-gold canopy decorate the background.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a red-brown saffron-toned robe, rudraksha malas and a gold ornamental necklace sits on a red and silver ornate throne, smiling with one hand raised. Two women in orange garments, one with a patterned headband and the other with a striped headband and beaded necklaces, stand before a small naked-chested boy in white cloth, applying white markings or ash to his back while a third figure holds a thin string. Behind them stand a golden ornamental pillar with a carved lion-like figure, a colourful canopy and ornate gold and red decor. a person: the seated man wears distinctive saffron-toned robes, multiple rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace while seated on the throne receiving the ritual.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17