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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap and heavy gold necklaces, with a black turban-style hairstyle and a red-and-white bindi on his forehead, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a striped white shirt. Behind them stands a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, and a gold deity murti and an orange-yellow ceremonial flag are visible. Two women in cream and gold saris stand nearby, one holding a small tray, while the kneeling man's hands are pressed together at chest level. The red carpet and gold ornaments suggest a darshan blessing or deeksha initiation setting.

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A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24A photograph at an outdoor initiation camp shows a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, touching the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in white clothing with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, women in orange and red saris wear rudraksha malas and stand near a large copper bowl of white flower petals, with greenery and a red tent backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne, and he is performing the third eye initiation for a devotee.2016-05-06A seated man in a rust-orange robe and ornate golden throne receives devotion at a darshan. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent emblem, a white and red forehead mark, a pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha bead mala. His eyes are closed and his right hand is raised in blessing gesture. In the foreground, a woman in a long dark garment with bangles and a man bare-chested with a white sacred thread face him, offering a folded paper. Leopard-print cushions and an ornate golden lion-head armrest are visible.2017-08-23A photograph of a ritual blessing in a richly decorated hall. A figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered with an orange-gold cloth, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, places his right palm on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a gilded throne-like backdrop with gold ornaments and a golden staff, and garlanded red and green fabric. Two more people in white clothing with orange shawls stand at the right, one holding papers. The turbaned figure is a person, identified by his distinctive turban, bare upper body and beaded necklaces, and is shown in person giving blessing.2015-10-24February 06 20162016-02-06May 01 20162016-05-01A seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-and-saffron border and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold lion-armrested throne, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and his hair swept back. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a short-haired man in a white-and-grey striped shirt who kneels before him, palm raised. Behind them is a deity murti draped in green and purple cloth and decorated with red flower garlands, flanked by gold pillars and a red satin cloth. Two standing men in the background, one in a white shirt, observe. The appearance-based candidate, who has the long hair, rudraksha mala and orange robe, is labelled Swamiji (probable) in the seated-teacher role giving blessing.2013-09-28A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold-bordered draped cloth, wearing a white and blue flower garland and gold bangles, extends a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling young man with long dark hair and a stubble beard. The young man wears a white kurta and a red-orange shawl, with a red beaded bracelet on his wrist, and presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with a golden staff, and a woman in orange attire with a rudraksha-style necklace stands in the background beside a red cloth backdrop and floral garlands. This appears to be a blessing ritual, with the seated figure bestowing blessings on the devotee.2015-10-13Photo of a seated figure with long dreadlocked black hair, a gold hair ornament, wearing an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha mala, with eyes closed and a gentle smile, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne with gold lion-head armrests, with a gold lamp stand and a rounded white air conditioner in the background. The figure is a person given the long swept-back dreadlocks, orange robe, and rudraksha mala, shown in a blessing gesture to a devotee.2016-03-01 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20152015-09-05Photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a stage. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a crescent moon ornament and a rudraksha crown, wearing a rust-orange wrap, sits on an ornate silver throne and extends his right arm to press his palm on the bald head of a kneeling man in a cream embroidered kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them stands a silver staff. Near the bottom, another person in orange clothing is bowed in devotion. Background women in orange, white and blue saris and rudraksha malas watch attentively. Approximately 6-8 people are visible.2018-03-31