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A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by gold lion sculptures, while a black blindfold is being adjusted over his eyes by his hands. Two attendants in rust-brown robes with rudraksha malas stand behind him, one adjusting the blindfold strap and the other holding his shoulder. A gold-framed throne back carries a relief figure.

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A bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, wearing a bright orange silk robe and a dark rudraksha mala on his wrist. He is adjusting or holding a black eye mask over his eyes with both hands. Behind him stands a bald man in glasses and an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala, leaning in to assist him. A white electric fan is visible at left against a starry blue backdrop.2016-12-21A seated man in an orange silk kurta with a long dark beard and swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, a rudraksha-style mala in his right hand, while a bald attendant in a saffron-brown robe and glasses leans over the throne to fasten a black eye mask over his eyes. A white desk fan stands beside the throne and a starry blue backdrop fills the stage behind them.2016-12-21A seated man in long orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded golden throne with lion-head feet and carved floral backrest, a black eye mask being adjusted over his eyes. He has long dark hair in a topknot, a full beard and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him a shaven-headed attendant in maroon-brown robes reaches over him to fix the mask strap, and a second attendant in orange stands at right beside an elderly bearded man in orange. Colourful floral garlands in red, yellow and green hang on pillars behind, with purple draped backdrop. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the central seated figure, shown by saffron robes, long hair, beard and mala beads.2016-12-21A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron silk robe with long dark hair and beard, wearing a black blindfold over the eyes and holding a dark rudraksha-style mala in both hands, seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion figures. Behind him a bald man in a rust-coloured robe and glasses leans over the throne, adjusting or tying the blindfold. A white fan and a dark starry backdrop are visible. The orange-robed figure's appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and throne. The shaved-headed attendant is a devotee or assistant.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21Photograph of three saffron-robed men seated on ornate gold thrones with lion-form armrests and red draped bases on an orange stage. The central man wears orange robes with a shawl, bare feet, a red tilak and glasses, and gazes to the side with his hands resting on his lap. A bearded man on the left wears an orange robe and a beaded necklace, and a man on the right wears orange robes. Gold carved medallions with a portrait relief sit atop the thrones, and a gold-and-red backdrop of drapes frames the stage.2016-12-21Seated on an ornate leopard-skin-covered throne before an elaborately embossed silver backdrop, a man in saffron-orange robes and multiple gold necklaces with a gold pendant extends his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee. He has long hair swept back, a red tilak on his forehead, and a beard. The kneeling devotee, wearing a white dhoti and white headband, bows forward. A bare-chested assistant in a white dhoti with rudraksha malas and white body markings stands behind, guiding the devotee with his hands. A silver lion-form pedestal stands in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas is the central figure receiving honour and giving blessing.2018-01-28A seated figure in saffron-red robes and a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace sits on a gold-carved throne before deep red drapes, eyes closed, with a white tilak and red bindi on the forehead. His right hand rests on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and an orange-red cloth, who bows forward while a second attendant's hand steadies his shoulder at left. Gold bracelets and a red-and-gold armband are visible. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with Swamiji (probable) giving blessing.2016-08-14A seated figure with long dreadlocked hair piled high, wearing a rust-orange robe, gold chain necklaces of beads, gold bangles and a gold armlet, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee bows forward, wearing an orange cloth over his head that covers his eyes, a rudraksha mala, and an orange dhoti. Behind them stands an attendant in an orange and gold headdress and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushion before a gold throne, with a video camera on a tripod, a brass bell, a small box of offerings and red fruit nearby. The scene suggests a deeksha initiation; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person, with dreadlocks, rudraksha-style beads, orange robes and gold ornaments, seated in a position of honour.2016-06-19December 21 20162016-12-21