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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads wears an orange saffron wrap, rudraksha beads, a gold ceremonial necklace with a central pendant, and a white tilak on the forehead, with long dreadlocked hair falling down his back. Across from him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and sacred thread kneels with palms pressed together in reverence. A gold lion sculpture stands at the right edge and a red velvet cushion rests near the throne, with a red curtain behind. The scene appears to be a mandala-style initiation ceremony. The seated figure is a person candidate based on dreadlocks, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklace cues, seated in the presence-of-honour role on the throne.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads wears saffron-orange robes, a gold-and-bead necklace, rudraksha beads and a red bead bracelet, with long dark hair and a white tripundra on the forehead. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread kneels before him, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing glasses. Behind them is a gold lion statue and a red curtain. The throne-seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha cues, so this is a person in a ceremonial initiation setting; the kneeling man is a devotee.2017-08-22Photograph of an initiation setting with a gold-carved throne-style seat and a red curtain behind. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a sacred ash mark on the forehead, saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, multiple gold and silver beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha mala holds a small silver vessel on his lap. Seated facing him on the right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and white shawl, with a sacred ash mark, kneels before him beside red velvet cushions. The scene suggests a ritual exchange; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces.2017-08-22A photograph of a seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a tilak mark on his forehead, a gold necklace of ornate beads and a brown-orange garment with gold border, placing his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them are ornately carved gold panels with lattice openings. Two people are visible.2017-08-11 +1 copiesOctober 29 20102010-10-29A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long dark curly hair, rudraksha mala beads and a white forehead marking sits on a red-cushioned gold ornate throne, holding a small brass bowl of white powder (vibhuti or sandal paste) and touching the golden armrest. A kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands sits at the right near the throne. Gold-carved throne back, pillars and temple interior with a brass lamp are visible. The scene suggests a ritual honouring at a temple setting.2012-05-14A photograph of a seated satsang scene in an ashram. A man with long dark hair, a white tilak across his forehead, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red cushioned seat before a golden throne-like backdrop, appearing to be the a person candidate; a bald man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala sits in front, raising his palm in greeting. Behind them a statue of a seated figure in orange robe, orange turban and flower garland sits on a gold throne with a red cushion. Red velvet and a red patterned chair fill the right side, with a green tree painting behind. a person (appearance-based candidate) is seated at right, depicted in person.2012-10-07 +1 copiesAugust 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala over his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on an orange cushioned seat before a golden altar. A man in a white striped shirt kneels or bends forward at the lower left, facing him, with white and red wrist threads. Behind them are gold-covered ritual vessels, a gold kalasha-style pot, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and a white deity murti in a golden niche.2010-07-07A man with long swept-back dark hair sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala. Trays of fruit, sweets and red apples sit on side tables. In front, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tripundra marks holds a small oil lamp, and other devotees with brass lamps and vessels sit on the floor in a hall with orange and white striped walls. Probable Swamiji cues are the long hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala seated on the throne.2010-11-07August 15 20102010-08-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with carved golden lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a gold necklace, rudraksha mala beads, gold armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala faces him and holds a lit oil lamp. Brass lamp stands with bird-topped finials flank the throne against a dramatic red and dark backdrop with light rays.2012-09-29July 07 20092009-07-07