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A photograph of a ceremonial stage scene. A man in a dark red-brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling young disciple with long dreadlocks, hands pressed together in anjali, wearing an orange cloth and a sacred thread. A tall gold ceremonial staff stands beside them, with stage lights and red backdrop behind. A white-clad attendant is at the right edge.

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A seated man in maroon-brown robes with a long dark beard, long dark hair and a rudraksha mala is placing his right hand on the forehead of a younger seated person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a pink and white flower garland. Stage lights glow behind them. Ceremonial initiation or blessing scene. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated man on the throne, based on his long hair, beard, rudraksha mala and maroon robes.2017-04-05April 05 20172017-04-05A photograph of a seated bearded man in maroon-red robes and a rudraksha mala, wearing a pink and white flower garland, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young devotee with curly hair who stands with palms joined in namaskar. The young devotee wears a rudraksha mala and bare upper body with orange cloth, and has white markings on the forehead. Behind them is an ornate gold throne or peetha with carved floral patterns, a golden trident staff, and a red-orange lit backdrop. Another figure in orange is partly visible at the left edge. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, a bearded face, and rudraksha adornments, which are cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is uncertain. Ceremonial blessing or initiation scene.2017-04-05A seated man with long dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark, a full dark beard, a maroon-brown robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a white-and-pink garland sits before a gilded golden throne. He places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee with short hair, rudraksha beads and hands pressed together in namaskar, while another man in an orange-saffron cloth holds a white dish. A tall gold trident stands behind them under stage lights.2017-04-05April 05 20172017-04-05A seated bearded man in a rust-red robe with a long pink-and-white flower garland, rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning. He smiles and extends his right arm to rest his hand on the head of a younger man in white clothes who stands at left with his hands folded. A person in white stands at right edge and another hand holds a small object at lower left. Stage lighting glows red behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a crown-like gold throne setting, saffron-red robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event. The scene shows a blessing given from the throne.2017-04-05A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of pale pink and white flowers sits on a large ornate gold throne with carved gold floral panels. He has long dark hair, a full beard and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and his eyes are half-closed in a smile. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper body kneels in front with palms joined, while the seated man's right hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A tall gold trident stands to the left, and a red-orange LED backdrop glows behind the scene.2017-04-05April 04 20172017-04-04A seated man in rust-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a white-and-pink flower garland and rudraksha malas around his neck, and rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. He wears a tilak on his forehead and extends his right hand to rest on the head of a shirtless young man kneeling before him, who has a white cord across his shoulder and white markings on his chest. A golden trident stands beside the throne and stage lights glow in the background. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by the rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklaces and flower garland, with the young man receiving a blessing on the head.2017-04-08A photograph of a seated man in rust-brown saffron robes with a pink and white flower garland and layered rudraksha malas, his right hand resting on the head of a bare-chested, bespectacled devotee kneeling before him. The seated man has a long beard, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits on a gold-carved throne beside a golden trident-topped staff. Behind them, a young attendant in orange robes and beaded malas holds a small silver tray with a dish. Stage lights and red drapery fill the background.2017-04-05April 04 20172017-04-04A photograph of a seated man in rust-red saffron-toned robes with a long swept-back dark hair, full beard, vibhuti marks on the forehead and a rudraksha mala, wearing a pink-and-white floral garland, and a gold necklace. He sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions and places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a red patterned kurta with prayer-folded hands, who holds a small book. Behind them stand a gold ceremonial pole, stage lights and a few onlookers in the background. Appearance-based cues suggest the seated figure is a person, seated as the presiding teacher giving blessing to the devotee.2017-04-05