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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop carved with a deity relief. A man in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a second mala-style necklace sits centre, his right hand raised to touch the face of a shaved-headed young man on the left, who wears an orange-gold robe, hoop earrings and folded hands in a gesture of reverence. On the right, a woman with hair coiled high wears a red-orange sari edged in gold and holds a plate with flower petals and a small lamp. The central figure has long swept-back hair and a distinctive rudraksha necklace; he is described as a probable match for Swamiji from the page's appearance cues. Three people are visible.

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A seated man in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders sits on a throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with deity figures. He places his right hand on the head of a young girl with curly dark hair who wears an orange top and kneels with palms pressed together. A woman in a red-orange sari with a gold border and a tall dark braided turban stands at right holding a silver plate with pink flower petals. Red cushions and a dark red curtain surround the stage. The scene suggests a blessing or pratyaksha padapuja style ritual.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a garland of rudraksha beads, holding a brass tray with flower petals and a small dish, while raising his right hand to bless the head of a young woman with long dreadlocks wearing an orange and gold top, gold armband and beaded necklace. Beside him sits another woman in a red-orange sari with a gold border, long rudraksha beads and a braided updo, holding the tray. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with carved deity figures and red cushions. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial rudraksha garland, and is the apparent guru blessing a devotee, consistent with the pushpabhishekam and pratyaksha padapuja context of the page.2016-05-24A photograph of a ritual on a gold-embossed throne backdrop. A seated man in rust-orange robes with long rudraksha malas and a shawl places his right hand on the head of a young boy in white kneeling before him. A woman in an orange sari with gold border and rudraksha beads stands at right holding a silver tray of pink flower petals. The gold ornate throne and red cushions frame the scene. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces, cues consistent with a person giving a blessing during a padapuja-style ritual. Three physical people are visible.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in rust-red robes and a long brown rudraksha mala smiles while a young woman in orange and gold sits before him with hands folded. A woman in a rust-red sari with gold border and rudraksha beads holds a plate of pink flower petals as she reaches toward him. Behind the throne, a large ornate gold repoussé backdrop shows a deity figure. A small red bindi marks his forehead. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, his cues being the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and rust-red robes, with the ceremony being a pushpabhishekam-style flower offering. Three people are visible.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremony on a stage before an ornate gold throne with a repoussé deity relief at the top. A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a second rudraksha garland touches the forehead of a young boy in white kurta and a red scarf, who wears red-rimmed glasses. A woman in orange clothing with an orange-bordered sari and a beaded necklace, her hair in a bun, holds a brass plate with pink flowers and a small lamp. A red velvet cushion and dark red curtains are behind them, and a standing attendant in orange stands at the left edge.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in rust-orange robes with a thick rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a tilak on his forehead places his hand on the head of a young woman kneeling with palms pressed together. She wears an orange and gold blouse and draped saffron cloth with a beaded mala. Behind them rises an ornate gold throne-back carved with deities. A plate of pink flower petals is held at the lower right by another person in orange. a person is described by his distinctive beaded necklace, orange robes and presence at a pushpabhishekam and padapuja ritual. The setting suggests a ritual blessing with flowers.2016-05-24