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A photograph of a ceremonial initiation on a stage. A seated bearded man in a tall dark turban, rust-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold chain smiles while a kneeling-facing older man in white dhoti with gold border has a white sacred thread being placed over his bare shoulder by an attendant in orange dress. A younger attendant in orange saree holds a white cord and microphone at right, and an attendant with bare upper body and white markings stands at left. Behind them is an ornate silver repousse backdrop and a leopard-print seat, with marigold and red flowers at the base. The seated man has a tilak and fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of crown-like turban, ornate rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, with his role as the presiding figure receiving the initiation.

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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe with a yellow and black patterned headwrap, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with eyes closed and smiling. He sits on a maroon cushioned seat before an ornate silver throne backrest. Around him, attendants in orange garments assist: one in orange with white horizontal body markings holds his hands, another shirtless devotee with white marks kneels at his side, and women in orange saris hold up white papers.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a silver-and-red throne in front of a bright yellow backdrop. He wears white vibhuti horizontal tripundra on his forehead with a red kumkum dot. Several people in orange and white attire surround him: a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a woman in orange saree with hair in a bun tie a white thread around his arm or shoulder. Two other attendants stand at left in orange garments. The scene appears to be a ritual blessing or protective thread ceremony. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne wearing rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long hair and tripundra marking.2017-12-17A photograph of a ceremonial moment on stage. A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a thick dark turban-like headwrap, rudraksha mala necklaces and arm bands, and a gold chain, sits with eyes closed on an ornate leopard-print seat in front of a silver embossed backdrop. A priest with bare upper body, white dhoti with gold border and white sacred thread stands with his back to the camera, embracing a person in orange clothing with long hair and a bead necklace on the left, while flower garlands of red and yellow blossoms rest at the seat. A third person in orange appears at the right edge. Three people are visible.2018-03-25A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated man on an ornate silver throne wears a rust-brown sannyasi robe, a long rudraksha mala, a leopard-print headwrap, bracelets and a gold necklace. Three attendants in saffron and orange robes assist: one bends over the seated man's feet, another stands at left with a white cord, and a third at right holds a white cord near the throne. An elderly man in white clothing kneels in front of the throne, and a silver-patterned throne with red cushions frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, leopard headwrap, rudraksha mala and gold necklace match the page's Swamiji reference, but the appearance is only a candidate.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 17 20172017-12-17A seated man in a rust-red shawl wrapped over rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklaces smiles while holding a white thread strand that stretches toward two standing men in front of him. Behind him is an ornate silver-and-red throne with a yellow backdrop. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered man in saffron-orange cloth and a man in white dhoti with grey hair stand with white sacred ash markings on their bodies. A man in a leopard-print turban is partially visible at upper left. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, a crown or turban, saffron/orange and ornate clothing, and rudraksha malas matches the cues for Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne as a presiding figure receiving the thread.2017-12-17December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in a rust-brown robe and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, wearing a leopard-print headwrap and a gold chain. Three women in orange saris with white tilak stripes on their arms attend him: one at left bends forward, while two at right tie a white thread around his wrist. A silver-embossed backdrop and a yellow cloth complete the stage setting.2017-12-10October 10 20172017-10-10Photograph of a ritual scene in a gold-and-silver decorated hall. A seated man on a crimson cushioned throne wears a leopard-print yellow headwrap, long dark hair, rudraksha malas across his chest, a gold necklace and an orange-red robe; he holds threaded cords while pressing a kneeling devotee's head. The devotee is bare-chested in white dhoti. Two women in orange saffron wraps with white body markings lean in assisting, one holding the thread. Ornate silver relief panels and gold backdrop behind. Probable Swamiji (seated on the throne, with long hair, leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and gold necklace), presiding over a ritual blessing.2017-12-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on a silver-framed throne with an ornate repoussé back, dressed in rust-red robes, a yellow-and-black patterned headband, gold earrings and a gold chain, with several rudraksha mala strands. He smiles and extends his right hand. Around him, women in orange saris with white forehead markings hold white threads and guide them, and a man in the lower left leans forward with his head bowed while also holding a white thread. The scene appears to be a ritual performed on a stage.2017-12-10