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A seated man in a rust-red robe and long rudraksha mala, with a leopard-print yellow headband and a gold necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver embossed backdrop. He rests one hand on the head of a bare-chested, kneeling devotee in white dhoti with palms joined. Two women in orange saris and white forehead and arm markings stand on the left; one holds a folded white cloth above the kneeling man's head. Another orange-robed attendant is at the right edge. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation ceremony. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long hair, a leopard-print headband, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is presented as the central figure receiving devotees.

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A photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes on an ornate silver-covered throne, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, large rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and beaded bracelets. He is being attended by two people in orange garments: one on the left with white tripundra markings on the arms, and a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a gold border who is having a white cloth applied to his forehead. Carved gold pillars and a silver-framed backdrop surround the scene.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a long rust-orange robe and a leopard-print yellow headwrap sits on a crimson cushion before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bare-chested devotee who bows forward, his head wrapped in a white and yellow cloth. Another attendant in white dhoti stands at left, gently steadying the devotee. The setting suggests a ritual blessing. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair swept up under the headwrap, rudraksha malas and a saffron robe, and is seated in a place of honour during the blessing.2017-12-10November 19 20172017-11-19A photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes wearing a leopard-print headwrap, a rudraksha mala across his chest and gold ornaments, presiding over a ritual on a stage in front of an ornate silver backdrop. Two attendants in orange robes with white forehead marks stand at left; one holds a small card near the head of a bare-chested devotee in white cloth who kneels before him while a white cord is held taut. The seated man extends his hand toward the devotee's head. The scene resembles a blessing or initiation ritual. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2017-12-10A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A seated man in rust-red robes, a leopard-print headband, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace places his hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who kneels with palms joined. Two women in orange saris with white ash markings stand behind the devotee, one holding a small cloth or paper. Behind the seated figure is an ornate silver panel with floral relief work. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a throne-like seat. Three people visible.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a leopard-print yellow headcloth sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver repoussé backdrop, wearing a rust-red robe, a dense rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and bead bracelets. He smiles while resting his right hand on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee, and holds a white thread across the devotee's back. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside him, one with white body markings on her arms and shoulders reaching toward the devotee's head. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, matching the page's note that Swamiji was present.2017-12-10A seated man with a leopard-print turban, ornate gold necklace, and layered rudraksha malas sits with eyes closed and a red tilak on his forehead, holding a white thread between his hands at a silver-decorated shrine. Beside him, a bare-chested devotee with white ash stripes on his arms and shoulders presses his palms together in namaskar, bowing toward him, while an orange-robed attendant steadies him from the left. The silver backdrop suggests a ritual or satsang setting.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in an rust-orange draped robe and multiple strands of rudraksha and gold-tone beads sits on a red cushioned throne with silver lion-shaped armrests, one hand resting on the head of a shirtless devotee kneeling before him with palms pressed together. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas holds a cloth or book near the kneeling devotee's head, while an orange-clad person stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, and hoop earrings.2017-10-15A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, multiple strands of rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and gold earrings, sits on a red-cushioned silver throne and rests one hand on the head of a shirtless man kneeling before him with palms joined. Beside the throne is a silver statue of a cow. A second man in white dhoti with gold borders and rudraksha malas stands behind, holding a comb near the kneeling devotee's head. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge. The seated man appears to be a person with distinctive saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2017-10-15A seated man in rust-orange robes, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop with carved relief figures. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bowing devotee in white dhoti and bare upper body. Beside him stand two attendants in saffron cloth with white body markings, one holding a folded white paper. Another figure in white dhoti stands at left.2017-12-10 +1 copies