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A seated figure on an ornate gold-framed red throne holds a yellow-flowered whisk-like object and touches the head of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti who has his palms raised. The seated man wears a saffron-orange and gold shawl, a long rudraksha mala and gold earrings. Behind them a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in white stand near a tent with scattered footwear.

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A seated woman in a red-brown and saffron-orange sari with a dark rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising her hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a white cloth draped over his shoulder. She holds a yellow flower-tipped staff. Behind them, a standing attendant in white dhoti with a long braid and other figures in white and saffron cloths watch at an outdoor canopy.2016-01-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a dark turban, maroon-and-saffron wrap with gold trim, a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, and a gold waist belt. He extends one arm to touch the raised hand of a bare-chested young man standing before him, who wears a rudraksha mala and white dhoti. Behind them, two men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand. Marigold flowers lie at the base of the throne. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at an outdoor ceremony. Swamiji (probable) appears in the seated position on the throne, with the qualifying cues of a turban, maroon-and-saffron wrap, and rudraksha mala.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with gold-edged saffron-orange drape sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Long braided hair falls over the shoulders with a rudraksha-style mala, and a red bindi is visible on the forehead. Holding a white and blue ceremonial whisk or flywhisk, the seated figure has eyes closed. In front, a bare-chested man kneels with white sacred ash markings on his shoulders while another person in white ritual dress raises a hand toward his head. White smoke or incense haze drifts through the scene, with a yellow flower garland near the throne. a person: the seated figure's long braided hair, ornate golden throne and saffron-orange drape are the distinguishing cues.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned gilded throne touching the forehead of a shaved-headed, bare-chested man in white dhoti and white sacred markings. The seated figure wears a rust-red and gold-striped garment, a red-brown rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold, and has long swept-back dark hair with a crown-like style, holding a yellow-flowered implement. Another person in orange-and-gold striped dhoti stands in the background. The setting is a bright outdoor ritual space with a blurred backdrop. a person appears seated on the throne with cues including swept hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold and saffron-toned clothing; the man receiving blessing is a devotee.2016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala with a long double strand around the neck, gold earrings and a red bindi. He holds a white-and-black handled ritual whisk topped with yellow marigold flowers and gestures with his other hand. Beside him, a bare-chested young man in orange cloth with a beaded armband kneels, and a person in a white dhoti and shawl stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears in the central seated figure, whose long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala and maroon-gold clothing fit the page's account; the kneeling attendant and standing person are devotees or attendants.2016-01-02A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red wall behind, wearing a red-maroon robe with gold-striped border, long rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a dark swept-back hair crown, and a red bindi. He has raised his hands, palms toward a bare-chested kneeling devotee with white ash markings on his arms and back, who wears a white cord around the neck and bows forward. A man in white dhoti stands at the left edge. Possible a person cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne, red-maroon robe and long beaded malas, though the figure is seated in a blessing posture. A rope or cloth lies across the lap area. Setting appears to be a pandal-style ritual space for blessing.2016-01-02A seated man in a golden ornate throne, wearing a dark rust-red and saffron-yellow robe with a dark turban-like head covering, a red tilak on his forehead, and long rudraksha malas over his shoulders. He raises his right hand toward the head of a bare-chested young man kneeling in front of him, touching or blessing him, and holds a yellow flower-tipped whisk in his left hand. Behind them, white-robed attendants and a red wall are visible.2016-01-02