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A photograph of a ceremonial initiation. A figure with long dark hair tied back, a white tilak on the forehead, a red-orange cloth draped over the shoulder and a rudraksha and flower garland presses one hand on the forehead of a seated man in glasses, white dhoti and red-and-white shawl with a rudraksha mala. The standing figure holds a silver trident-staff. Behind them is a pink-lit backdrop of temple-like architecture. Another person's hand appears at the lower left, and a partially visible person stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a healer initiation at a stage with a pink-lit painted backdrop of temple spires. A man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-brown shawl over an orange-red garment and a garland of white and orange flowers presses his right palm to the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a brown shawl. A silver staff stands beside them and a gold ornamental object sits in the lower left. Another person in white with a brown shawl and a figure in red stand in the background.2014-05-19A figure in a rust-red shawl and leopard-print cloth with a white and orange marigold-and-white flower garland stands on a stage, extending his right hand to press fingers against the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white shirt and red shawl, who holds his palm up toward him. The standing figure holds a silver trident-staff (trishul) upright beside them. Behind is a pink-lit painted backdrop of stylised temple-like buildings. a person: the figure has long dark hair tied back, a neck garland and a red shawl, and a gold-coloured ceremonial trident; the shaved-head-free hair and ornate ceremonial presentation are the distinguishing cues. Two people are visible.2014-05-19A photo from a stage initiation event. A woman in a rust-red garment with a marigold and leaf garland places her right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold scarf, his eyes closed and his palms pressed together. A silver trident stands beside her, and a silver vessel sits in the lower left. Behind them is a pink and blue painted backdrop of temple-like city architecture. a person is not clearly visible, so no identity is asserted.2014-05-19A photograph of a stage event with a large painted backdrop of stylised temple and city architecture in pink and purple lighting. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-red robe, a white and orange marigold garland and dark rudraksha beads, sits on a raised seat and extends his right arm to press his palm against the forehead of a short-haired man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. Beside them stands a silver trident with a golden tip, and a gold ceremonial vessel is at the lower left. A third person in a white robe and red-orange shawl stands at the right edge with hands folded.2014-05-19May 07 20142014-05-07A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-shouldered in a rust-red garment with a brown patterned shawl, holding a stick and raising his right palm toward the forehead of a seated devotee in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with red-brown rudraksha-style beads. The devotee has his hands raised near his face. Behind them stand ornate gold and beaded necklaces draped over a magenta cloth, a golden throne-like chair at left, potted greenery, and a standing person in white and orange. The blessing or darshan is taking place in a temple-like hall. Hair, ash marks on the forehead, and clothing suggest a person figure giving blessing, with the devotee receiving darshan.2014-12-26May 07 20142014-05-07May 19 20142014-05-19A photograph of a satsang in which a man with swept-back dark hair, white tilak marks on his forehead, bare chest and a red-orange shawl touches the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red scarf. The older man holds a silver trident with rudraksha mala beads. Behind them sits a woman in white with a rudraksha necklace, and a golden lion-headed throne with a yellow marigold garland is at left. The backdrop shows a painted city of Gothic-style buildings. Swamiji (probable) is the man with the swept-back hair and red-orange shawl, identified by the rudraksha mala and ceremonial trident and his swept-back hair and ornate attire.2014-05-21May 19 20142014-05-19December 26 20142014-12-26A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with glasses and folded hands. The seated figure has swept-back dark hair and a ceremonial gold necklace visible behind him, consistent with a blessing. Yellow flowers, green foliage, gold draped fabric and a silver trident-shaped staff surround them. a person seated on a red-cushioned throne, giving a blessing. A woman in white sits partly visible at right, and a few other people stand in the background.2015-02-01