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A man seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a gold-embossed backdrop places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a maroon turban. The seated man wears a maroon turban with ornate gold and jewelled pieces, a maroon robe, a white-and-pink flower garland, ornate gold armlets and an orange-beaded bracelet, and he smiles. The boy stands bare-chested in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border, wearing a maroon turban, a white cord, orange bangles and a visible ID badge, bowing his head as the seated man blesses him. A brass hanging lamp and a silver pole are visible at the sides, and the scene suggests a blessing ceremony. a person appearance: the seated man has ornate jewelled turban and gold ornaments with a flower garland, consistent with the page's reference.

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June 21 20172017-06-21A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises one hand toward the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee has a white cloth tied over his eyes and bare shoulders. To the left, a priest in a white dhoti and white shawl with red-and-white borders steadies the devotee's head. Behind the throne stand gilded deity murti with crowns and gold ornaments in front of a red curtain and gold drapery. The seated man wears distinctive long hair, a turban and rudraksha-style ornaments, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance in a ritual initiation setting.2017-02-22A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red robe, wearing a pink and blue flower garland and a gold pendant, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a white dhoti with a red and gold border who kneels before him. The boy holds a small orange object in his hands and bows his head. Behind them stand a gold ornate throne backdrop, a brass oil lamp hanging on a chain, and strings of small lights. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment in a temple-style setting.2017-06-21 +1 copiesAugust 09 20152015-08-09June 21 20172017-06-21 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark, a red-brown dhoti and a gold armband and bangles receives a stack of orange cloth from a shirtless boy wearing a white sacred thread and a red beaded necklace. A flowing garland of white flowers and red roses hangs on the man's shoulders. Behind him a woman in a dark red sari holds a silver staff with a small silver ornament, and gold carved pillars and a red cloth frame the setting. A white air conditioning unit sits at left. The photo is watermarked with an archive copyright notice. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a garland and gold ornaments, matching the page's reference to a person attending.2017-06-20September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-brown turban and matching saffron-orange shawl, wearing layered gold necklaces, gold armlets and a gold ornament at the turban, holds a large ornate gold vessel with a lotus-like lid while a hand reaches toward it from the lower left. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala, with white-striped forehead marks, sits beside a brass oil lamp. Another white-clad man stands at top left. Behind them is a red drape and a richly carved gold throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears a turban, long swept-back hair, rudraksha-free ornate gold necklaces and saffron-orange clothing, consistent with the page's account of Swamiji at this Deepavali satsang.2016-10-29A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold wrap, wearing a yellow flower garland and a bare-shouldered look with a sandalwood mark, sits on a gold-carved throne against a red tent backdrop, extending a hand to receive an offering. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, holding out a small orange fruit, while a young boy in a yellow outfit kneels beside him. Several women in saris, one in green and one in orange, stand in the background. This appears to be a darshan moment where devotees offer fruit to the seated figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, garland, orange wrap and throne cues.2015-10-25A seated person in a deep red-orange turban and saffron-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne, wearing a large garland of orange, white and green flowers with a red and blue beaded strand, plus a gold ring. They accept a small stack of papers from a standing man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant around his neck, a white forehead tilak, and a lanyard badge. Behind them hang a patterned orange-and-gold banner and banana leaves, a golden figurine sits on a red cloth, and a brass lamp and flowers rest on a tray.2015-08-09Photograph of a ritual initiation at a golden-backed throne. A man in a rust-red shawl, with a leopard-print headband, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, sits with eyes closed and a red tilak on his forehead, holding a small ritual object toward a bald, bare-chested devotee who bows with palms joined. Behind them stand a man in an orange cloth and another in white with white-painted forehead markings. The scene matches a Vishesha Deeksha initiation.2017-08-22A seated man in a rust-red turban with a small gold emblem, bare-chested with a rust-red and gold shawl, and a multi-strand beaded necklace and beaded armlets, smiles as he rests both hands on the head of a kneeling young man in a pale green striped shirt and rudraksha mala who holds his palms together in greeting. The seated man is in the style of a probable Swamiji: the cues are the red turban, ornate beaded jewellery and saffron-toned robe. He sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold carved throne back, with a dark maroon curtain behind and a white floor-standing air conditioner at right. A person in white stands at the right edge.2014-02-11