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Photograph of a bare-chested man in an orange-saffron turban, with long dark dreadlocks, a gold earring, a beard and multiple rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists, reaching out to touch a tall ornate silver trident-topped staff with his right hand. Beside him at right, a person with short dark hair and a white headband bows their head toward the staff. The background is a plain warm wall with a dark curtain and a gold railing. Swamiji (probable) is present in appearance, shown by the saffron turban, rudraksha malas and dreadlocks, while the second person is a devotee receiving the staff blessing.

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A photograph of a bearded man in an orange-red turban, long swept-back dark hair, orange-and-gold draped cloth, and multiple rudraksha malas on his arms and chest, placing his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee with a white headband who kneels with palms pressed together. A younger attendant in orange cloth and a dark turban stands behind, and other white-headbanded participants are partly visible at the upper left near a silver pillar. The setting appears to be an indoor initiation or blessing. The bearded man's appearance, with turban, long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, is consistent with the probable Swamiji candidate in an in-person blessing role.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09A figure in an orange-red turban, saffron robe and multiple rudraksha malas, with a gold pendant, stands bare-shouldered and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling, bowed devotee whose head is covered with a white cloth. The turbaned figure has his eyes closed and a faint smile, and his other arm is adorned with a rudraksha bracelet. Behind him stand a silver trident and a silver staff, with a red velvet curtain and a silver throne backrest at the right. A second person in orange clothing stands at the left edge holding a folded paper. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha malas, presented as a blessing during an initiation-style darshan.2018-03-09Photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes with gold-bordered cloth, wearing rudraksha malas on his neck, arms and wrists, and long dark dreadlock-style hair falling over his shoulder. He sits on an ornate silver cobra-shaped throne with a red cushion, and rests his right hand on the head of a bare-chested man in orange cloth whose eyes are covered by a white cloth. Behind them a second man with long dark hair and an orange headband stands, and silver ritual poles stand beside the throne. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, as the turban, long hair, rudraksha and ceremonial throne match the page's description of a Shiva Deeksha initiation at the Bengaluru Aadheenam.2018-03-09A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti, with white sacred markings on his shoulders, bows forward with palms pressed together while a seated man in a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas across the chest and arms, and a gold pendant places his palm on the devotee's head. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace. A silver ritual staff with a finial rises at left, and a brass vessel with flowers sits on a tray below. A white ornate backdrop and blue-yellow temple decor frame the scene.2018-03-09A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at a satsang setting. A seated man on a silver throne wears a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold border, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and rudraksha armbands, and a gold chain; he smiles and raises his right hand to the head of a standing devotee. The devotee wears white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, with sandalwood marks on his chest, and bows forward with hands folded. Beside them stands a silver stand holding a brass dish with a flower and vermilion. Behind is a blue, yellow and orange painted backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in a turban, rudraksha malas and red-saffron robes, receiving the devotee's reverence in a blessing gesture.2018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09March 09 20182018-03-09A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a maroon-red turban wrapped with gold and jewelled bands, gold ornaments, a gold necklace, and rudraksha malas on the arms places his right palm on the head of a young boy in white with a rudraksha garland. In his left hand he holds a folded white paper. Behind them, out-of-focus figures in white and cream garments stand near golden carved pillars. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable) is the man giving the blessing, identified by the long hair, red turban, gold ornaments and rudraksha malas.2017-06-27A photo of a initiation ritual inside a temple-style hall. A bearded man in a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and shawl, wearing long rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a gold earring, stands at right with his right hand resting on the head of a bare-chested devotee who bows forward. A white-clad priest with white sacred ash markings on his arms stands at left beside a silver ceremonial staff on a stand, and a large ornate silver-and-white backdrop with red and gold accents fills the upper area. Swamiji (probable) is the man in orange with rudraksha malas and the turban, giving a blessing to the devotee.2018-03-09A seated man in an orange-red turban, long rudraksha mala necklaces, gold pendant and a rust-coloured robe with gold trim places his palm on the forehead of a bare-chested young man kneeling with palms pressed together. The kneeling devotee has white stripes painted across his chest and shoulders. Two attendants with dark turbans and red-orange cloths stand behind, one holding the kneeling man's shoulder. Behind them are silver staffs, a red curtain and a brass tray with flowers on a small stand. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and sits on a red throne-like chair, which is consistent with the page's account of a Bengaluru convention. This is a ritual blessing, a dikshai-style initiation at a satsang setting.2018-03-09