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A seated teacher in a red-brown robe with a white garland and a dark headband sits on an ornate red and silver throne, one hand resting on a silver ceremonial stand while a keyboard and small wooden stand sit before him. Around him are many seated participants wearing orange garments, red headbands and white-clad devotees in front, with long hair and rudraksha beads visible, in a bright hall with yellow drapery at the right edge and a framed painting on the wall behind.

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A photo of a seated initiation session in a hall, with a figure in a rust-red robe and long rudraksha-style garland sitting on a red and silver throne behind a small table with a microphone. The seated figure has a tall dark hair bun and a dark beard. Before him, rows of participants in orange garments and white dhotis sit on the floor, many with red or white headbands and long braided hair. A silver ceremonial staff stands at left, a tall silver cross-shaped standard with a bar stands near the table, and a red velvet throne seat sits behind. Framed paintings hang on the wall at upper left. a person: the seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a long garland, and a tall hair bun, a set of cues that fits the page's claim, and he occupies the throne at the front of the assembly.2017-08-22August 22 20172017-08-22A large hall with a central seated teacher on a red-cushioned silver throne, wearing a rust-brown robe, a white floral garland and a tall dark headwrap, with tilak markings on his forehead. In front of him stands a silver ceremonial staff with a canopy and a small keyboard on a table. Around him sit a crowd of participants in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis, many with red headbands and long braided or dreadlocked hair, some holding hands in anjali. Yellow decorations and a painted banner appear at the back wall.2017-08-22A photograph of a Vishesha Deeksha initiation session in a hall with white walls and a gold-framed wall hanging. A seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne wears a rust-red garment, a long beaded garland and a headpiece, and reads from a small table with a microphone. Around him sit many participants in orange and saffron robes with red and white head bands, some with long plaited hair; a few wear white and cream clothing. A tall silver staff stands near the throne, a large fan is visible at left, and a few people are seated in the background near a golden panel. a person is seated on the throne as the presiding teacher, identified by his rust-red garment, garland and headpiece; the appearance cues are moderate.2017-08-22A photograph of a Mandala Process initiation in a hall. A central figure stands before a red-cushioned silver throne with ornate silver armrests, wearing a brown-orange robe, layered rudraksha and bead malas, a gold chain, and a tied-up hair bun with a patterned headband; he holds a small device and a booklet over a Yamaha keyboard unit on a silver table. A silver ceremonial stand with a dome-topped finial and a gong are at left. Dozens of seated initiates in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas face him, many wearing red or white blindfold bands over their eyes, with a few in orange turbans. The hall has white walls and a dark wooden door at the back. Blurred heads in the foreground show red and white headbands.2017-08-22May 21 20182018-05-21A photograph of a Nithya Kriya Yoga initiation session in a large hall. A man seated on a red and silver throne wears a crown-like headdress, a rudraksha-and-flower garland, a saffron-orange garment and a red-brown shawl, holding a small book. Probable Swamiji: his long hair, ornate crown and saffron clothing match the cues for the person named on the page, and he is placed on a throne. Around him, many seated participants wear orange garments, red headbands and white dhotis, some with hands joined in prayer. A tall silver ceremonial staff stands at left and electric fans are placed at the sides.2017-08-22July 06 20172017-07-06A seated man in a central ceremonial position on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders, a layered rudraksha and pearl-type mala, and a tall swept-back hairstyle with a decorated crown-like band. He holds a small wooden tray or board and a stylus-like object, with a Yamaha keyboard unit on a stand before him. Around him sit a large group of young initiates in saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha malas, many wearing red blindfold cloths over their eyes. A tall silver ceremonial lamp stand stands to the left. Walls are white with a wooden door and a large screen at the top right. The image is a photograph of a seated ritual gathering. Swamiji (probable) cues: the central figure has a swept-back hairstyle with a crown, a shawl over bare shoulders and ornate mala necklaces, at a ceremonial throne.2017-08-22A seated man in a rust-orange robe with long dark hair and a gold necklace sits on an ornate white and red throne, gesturing with one hand while addressing a large seated assembly. Many devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats in a hall with red drapes and a mural behind. Two trident-shaped staffs stand beside the throne, and ceiling fans and video cameras are visible at the edges. This is a satsang-style discourse setting with a throne, not a ritual with lamps or offerings. a person: the seated figure on the throne wears long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and ornate orange robes, cues consistent with the page's identification, and is presented as the teacher.2017-07-31 +1 copiesAugust 12 20172017-08-12 +1 copiesMay 11 20182018-05-11