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A photograph of a ceremonial moment seated before an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and scroll carving. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and orange-red garment, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, extends his right hand toward a bald, bare-chested man in front, who has a rudraksha mala and a small earring and wears an orange-brown cloth around his waist. The seated man holds a multicoloured striped staff or rod. Another person in orange robes stands at the left edge, partly out of frame. Warm stage lighting and dark red drapes form the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: red turban, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklace, seated on a throne.

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A seated man in a red-maroon turban, layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with raised palm, while a bald, bare-chested priest in orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bangles raises his palm toward him, and a standing attendant in orange and red clothing stands at the left edge. Warm stage lighting and dark background. The seated figure's appearance shows some ceremonial cues, but identity is uncertain.2015-11-24A photograph of a ritual scene in warm, smoky light. A seated figure on a large ornate gold-and-silver throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, a gold armband, and an orange-red cloth over the shoulder. He holds a multicoloured tasseled wand and extends one hand toward a bare-chested man kneeling before him in a white dhoti. Behind them, a standing priest with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala leans in, and another attendant in orange and white stands at left. A figure with a swept-back hairstyle and saffron garments is visible among the attendants, consistent with a blessing or initiation rite. Smoke or incense haze hangs in the air.2015-11-24A photograph of a ritual scene at night under warm orange light. A seated man in a red turban, red-and-saffron cloth, long rudraksha malas and an ornate gold pendant sits before an ornate gold throne-like chair, his palms pressed together as he extends a hand toward a bare-chested devotee in an orange cloth who kneels with hands folded. A standing attendant in white dhoti and orange cloth with a shaved head and white forehead markings stands behind the devotee, and another attendant's hand rests on the devotee's shoulder. A hand holding a small object appears at the lower right.2015-11-24A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a large circular back, wearing a deep red turban, red-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial pendant necklace, receives a blessing. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with his back to the camera raises his hands toward him, while a shaved-headed priest in orange-red cloth with beaded malas stands at left, touching the devotee's shoulder. Warm orange stage lighting. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with turban, malas and gold necklace, receiving the blessing.2015-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene at night. A seated figure in a red turban, layered rudraksha malas and a large ornate gold pendant, with gold bangles on the arms and a red-and-gold striped shawl, extends a hand to touch the cheek of a shaved-headed, bare-chested young man wearing an orange dhoti and a white sacred thread. Behind the seated figure a large ornate gold throne with carved detailing glows. A second attendant in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands at left, steadying the young man's shoulder. Metal poles and red fabric are visible in the background.2015-11-24A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat sits at right, wearing a red-orange turban, layered rudraksha malas, a large ceremonial gold pendant, bangles and an orange-and-gold shawl, holding a multicoloured ceremonial whisk. Before him a shirtless man in white dhoti with glasses and rudraksha beads raises his hands in a blessing gesture, with other hands reaching in from the left edge. Dark background with stage scaffolding and a smoky, warmly lit setting. Probable Swamiji cues: red turban, layered malas and ceremonial gold pendant on the seated figure.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved, studded backrest. The seated man wears a red-maroon turban, a red-orange robe, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, a large gold pendant necklace, and gold bangles. He extends his hand toward a bare-chested young man with white body markings and a white dhoti, who stands before him with hands folded. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth and white tilak stands near outstretched hands. A yellow flower garland and a small wand-like object rest in the lower frame. Stage lighting and scaffolding are visible in the dim background. a person is seated on the throne wearing the turban, malas and gold ornaments.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces in tiers, a large ceremonial gold pendant and gold bangles, holding a multicoloured rod. Before him a shirtless man with his back to the camera, in white dhoti, raises his hands while a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and gold bracelets touches his shoulder in a blessing gesture. Warm stage lighting and a dark background.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24