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A photograph of a ceremony in a temple hall. A seated man in a rust-red robe, with a dark turban, a rudraksha mala across his chest, a red-brown vibhuti mark on his forehead and a beaded bracelet, sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion while a second man in an orange-saffron cloth with ornate gold-and-silver necklaces bends forward and holds a kalasha with a white and purple cloth and flowers. The seated man's hand rests on the kalasha. Gold carved panels form the backdrop. Seated figure is Swamiji (probable) by the turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting.

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A photograph of a ceremonial initiation in progress. A seated man in a dark turban, rudraksha mala and red-orange robe sits closed-eyed before an ornate gold throne backrest, holding a small vessel of water with a green leaf. Beside him stands a younger man in orange cloth with white body markings, layered beaded necklaces and a dreadlocked topknot, holding a white and blue cloth-wrapped kalasha offering. A stone pillar frames the left edge. The scene suggests a vishesha deeksha initiation, with the seated figure appearing to be the probable Swamiji (probable) given the turban, rudraksha mala, red-orange robe and throne cues, and the standing man a devotee receiving the ritual.2018-04-11 +1 copiesA photo of two men seated in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red cushion. The man on the left wears a dark turban, a rust-coloured robe, layered rudraksha malas and matching rudraksha armbands, and has white ash marks on his forehead and a vertical tilak. He pours or offers from a small silver bowl set on a silver tray with pink petals, held by the man on the right. The man on the right wears a black turban with a leopard-print wrap, an orange-saffron cloth, a beaded necklace and rudraksha armband, and has white ash stripes on his upper arm.2018-03-12April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in maroon robes with a gold waistband and a long gold-and-bead necklace, his long dark hair piled up and sporting a tilak. He extends his right hand to dip green leaves into a silver kalasha held by a younger attendant standing to the right, who wears an orange robe and bangles and has white markings on the forehead and arms. A white flower rests on the red cushion beside the throne. Blurred greenery and coloured lights form the background. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, but his appearance is not clearly established here, so he is described by role only.2017-06-17September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red turban and rust-orange robes, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold-beaded necklace, raises a bunch of green leaves with one hand while smiling. Beside him, a younger attendant with long dreadlocked hair, white horizontal body markings, orange wrap and gold necklace holds a white cloth-wrapped kalasha decorated with purple and gold embroidery. Behind them stand a silver trident and a silver ceremonial staff, a red curtain and a large silver throne with a cobra-hood backrest set with red jewels. A small plate of offerings sits between them. Swamiji (probable): the seated turbaned figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial robes on a throne.2018-03-09A seated man on a red velvet throne with a gilded peacock-feather backrest receives a ritual from a standing attendant. The seated man has long dark matted hair, a white tilak on his forehead, gold armbands, layered beaded necklaces with a large gold pendant, and a maroon robe. He holds his hand over a polished silver pot topped with a green leaf and small bundled sticks, possibly for an abhishekam or aarti. The attendant in a bright orange-saffron shawl and skirt wears hoop earrings, a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, and has long hair. The setting is dim and green-tinted with foliage behind.2017-06-17December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25March 09 20182018-03-09A photograph of a ceremonial offering scene. A seated man in a red-maroon shawl and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with white sacred markings on his forehead and a red bindi; he lowers his hand toward a silver bowl of yellow food. A younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala leans in from the left, holding a lump of the same food in his palm, with a shaved head, white forehead marks and earrings. A vase of red and yellow roses and a floral arrangement stand behind them against a pale backdrop.2014-09-13Photograph of two men in close conversation before a gold-embossed ornate backdrop. On the left, a bearded man with a tall black turban, white forehead markings and a red tilak, wearing a rust-red shawl over the shoulders, rudraksha malas and rudraksha armbands, his eyes lowered as he gently adjusts something on the other man's arm. On the right, a younger man in a leopard-print headwrap and dark turban, wearing an orange cloth, hoop earrings and layered beaded necklaces, looking toward him. A red cushioned seat is visible at left. Two people are present.2018-03-12