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A seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne topped with a gold cobra hood, with a golden trident standing beside him. He wears a white-and-red forehead marking, a long beaded rudraksha mala, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a dark bead necklace. He rests his right hand on the head of a kneeling boy in white kurta. Behind the boy, a young man in orange-saffron garments and a rudraksha mala holds the boy's shoulder. A young woman in white kneels at the right edge. The stage has a red carpet and a red bolster cushion, with red and pink lights behind. The scene is an initiation-style blessing moment.

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April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red and saffron cloth with a gold garland and white and red forehead markings, reaching out to bless a young girl with long light hair in a white top who leans in with her hand raised. Behind him stand a silver staff topped with a finial and a carved cobra, a golden deity murti, red drapes, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watching. a person is seated on a throne with a gold garland and rudraksha-style beads, giving blessing to the child.2014-07-25April 04 20172017-04-04April 05 20172017-04-05A photograph of a darshan moment in a temple-style hall with red draperies and a gilded deity murti behind. A long-haired, bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a white and pink flower garland sits on a red and gold ornate throne. He places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows before him, and a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari sits to the right. A rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. Brass lamps and green foliage decorate the dais. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a garland, distinguishing him from the other attendees. A second long-haired devotee sits at the left edge.2017-02-17April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04April 04 20172017-04-04A photograph of a ritual initiation on a red-carpeted stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a maroon-brown robe, a long garland and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a cobra hood and lion-shaped armrests, placing his hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti with gold border who stands with palms joined. Two attendants stand behind: one in orange cloth with dreadlocks, another in white dhoti and shawl holding a gold trident-topped staff. A woman in a green sari stands at the right edge. Background shows red and gold decor and lights.2017-04-03May 06 20182018-05-06