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Photograph of a ritual scene in a gold-and-silver decorated hall. A seated man on a crimson cushioned throne wears a leopard-print yellow headwrap, long dark hair, rudraksha malas across his chest, a gold necklace and an orange-red robe; he holds threaded cords while pressing a kneeling devotee's head. The devotee is bare-chested in white dhoti. Two women in orange saffron wraps with white body markings lean in assisting, one holding the thread. Ornate silver relief panels and gold backdrop behind. Probable Swamiji (seated on the throne, with long hair, leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and gold necklace), presiding over a ritual blessing.

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A seated man in rust-red robes, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver backdrop. He holds a white cord while a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti receives a blessing. Two women in orange garments, one with white ash markings on her arms, assist, one holding a white thread near the devotee's head. The scene resembles a ritual blessing ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace match the page's claim of his presence.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes wearing a leopard-print headwrap, a rudraksha mala across his chest and gold ornaments, presiding over a ritual on a stage in front of an ornate silver backdrop. Two attendants in orange robes with white forehead marks stand at left; one holds a small card near the head of a bare-chested devotee in white cloth who kneels before him while a white cord is held taut. The seated man extends his hand toward the devotee's head. The scene resembles a blessing or initiation ritual. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10Photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage in front of a large ornate silver-and-gold backdrop. A seated man in rust-red robes wears a leopard-print headband, a long rudraksha mala, a gold chain and multiple beaded bracelets. Probable Swamiji (Nithyananda Paramashivam) is shown in appearance-based terms only, given the page's claim, with long swept-back hair, a gold chain and rudraksha cues. He sits on a deep magenta cushioned seat and holds a thin white cord that a kneeling bare-chested devotee in white dhoti is being bound with. Attendants in saffron-orange saris and a white-clad assistant on the right hold papers and assist, one with flowers in her hair. Warm stage lighting; a silver panel shows relief carvings.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A photo of a seated ritual scene at a temple-style setting with an ornate silver arch backdrop. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne in rust-coloured robes, holding white threads. Before him a kneeling bare-chested man in white dhoti receives a blessing while two women in orange saffron garments, one with white horizontal tilak marks on her arms and shoulders, tie or guide the thread around his head. Gold and silver ornamentation fills the background.2017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, wearing a leopard-print headband, long dark rudraksha malas, a gold chain and a gold bracelet, sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop. He holds two white threads taut while a shirtless young man in a white dhoti kneels before him with a white band across his forehead. Two women in orange garments with white body markings stand to the left, one touching the kneeling man's head with a white thread and the other holding a thread near his shoulder. The scene appears to be a ritual blessing or thread ceremony on a stage.2017-12-10A seated bearded man with long dark hair in a high bun wears a yellow-and-black leopard-print headwrap, rudraksha malas and beaded armlets over a rust-orange robe, and a gold necklace. He holds a thin white thread or cord and a folded paper slip near the head of a bare-chested devotee bending forward in white dhoti. Two saffron-clad assistants with white horizontal marks on their arms stand beside the devotee, one holding a paper. Behind them is an ornate silver-embossed backdrop. This appears to be a blessing or initiation-style ritual with thread and paper.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a leopard-print yellow headcloth sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate silver repoussé backdrop, wearing a rust-red robe, a dense rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and bead bracelets. He smiles while resting his right hand on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee, and holds a white thread across the devotee's back. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside him, one with white body markings on her arms and shoulders reaching toward the devotee's head. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, matching the page's note that Swamiji was present.2017-12-10