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A photograph of a seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-brown robe, long gold necklaces and gold bangles, extending his arm to receive a folded paper from a kneeling boy. The boy in a green cloth wrap and rudraksha mala kneels on a red carpet, offering the paper. Beside them a bare-chested priest with rudraksha mala and white markings stands holding the paper and a card, while a figure in white dhoti stands at left edge. Red curtains and a brass lamp stand behind; a phone screen is visible at lower right.

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Ceremonial scene before a crimson drape and a golden throne. On the right, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe with heavy gold necklaces sits on a golden peetha with red cushions, extending his arm. In the centre, a bare-chested priest with white-marked skin and a rudraksha mala holds a small tray and offering. A kneeling young boy in a green cloth and rudraksha mala assists, and a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim looks on at left. A brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial stands between them.2016-09-28A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a deep red curtain. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown garment and heavy gold necklaces, extending his hand forward. Standing before him, a young man bare-chested in white dhoti with gold border holds out a small gold-coloured item and a white cloth, while a bearded man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and rudraksha mala assists beside him. At the left edge, another man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads stands near a gold ritual pillar. a person is not clearly identifiable in this image from appearance alone.2016-09-28September 28 20162016-09-28A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion receives an offering in a ceremonial hall with a deep red drape behind him. He wears a rust-brown robe and multiple gold necklaces and bangles, and extends his right hand toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears an orange cloth with a long dark braid and holds a small offering tray and a bird-shaped item. Behind them, a standing priest in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body is present, along with a man with a red bindi and rudraksha mala holding a tray, and a shirtless attendant with rudraksha beads at left. A golden staff and a gold kalasha-like finial stand near the throne. a person is seated on the peetha, identified by long swept hair, ornate gold jewelry, and a rudraksha-adorned ceremonial setting.2016-09-28April 04 20172017-04-04July 03 20162016-07-03April 03 20172017-04-03September 28 20162016-09-28A photograph in a ceremonial hall with a deep red curtain backdrop. On the right, a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion wears a rust-red robe, multiple gold necklaces and a black curly hairstyle, extending a hand to receive an offering. Two younger men in white dhotis with gold borders stand before him: one bare-chested with rudraksha mala, holding a small white toy duck-like figure, and another with rudraksha beads and a red tilak, holding folded currency or cards. A third shirtless attendant in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Ritual attendants presenting offerings before a throne.2016-09-28A photograph inside a temple hall of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing rust-brown robes, a heavy gold necklace and a gold armband, extending an open palm toward two men. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with orange border kneels at left, hands joined, receiving something. Behind him a man with a moustache wearing rudraksha beads and white cloth holds a small folded card or booklet. A red curtain and a brass lamp stand in the background. Three people are visible.2016-09-28June 29 20162016-06-29A photograph of a ceremonial initiation on a stage lit by bright spotlights. A bearded man with long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown robe, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a white flower garland, with a trident-topped staff behind him. A young man in a white dhoti and bare chest kneels on a red bolster with his head bowed while the seated figure rests a hand on his head. Another kneeling devotee in orange stands behind him. At right, a woman in a maroon and gold sari sits on the stage floor watching. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and an air conditioner unit stands at left. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange-brown robe, a mala and gold ornaments, consistent with a presiding teacher in an initiation.2017-04-08