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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.

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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.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A 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 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.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A 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.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-toned throne with a large circular backrest, wearing a red-maroon turban, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles, and a red-maroon garment with a yellow-orange border. The figure extends one hand to touch a bare-chested young man with white markings on his skin and a white cloth around his waist, who stands in front of him. Another man in orange clothing with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala stands at left, with a hand resting on the young man's shoulder. The setting is dim with warm orange lighting and haze, and a red-lit area behind. Visible people: three. a person cues present: turban, rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklace, and the throne role.2015-11-24A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest wears a red-orange turban, layered rudraksha malas, a large ceremonial gold necklace, gold armbands and an orange shawl with yellow trim, with his eyes lowered. A bare-chested older man in a white dhoti, with grey hair, stands before him with his palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence while another man in white clothing supports his shoulder from behind.2015-11-24