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Photograph of a diksha initiation at the Shuddhadvaitam camp in Ujjain. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits close to a boy in white kurta and red shawl, extending his right hand to touch the boy's forehead. A small paper or cloth is held in his other hand, and more people in white, red and pink clothing sit and stand behind, with a cooler fan and potted plants in the room. Possible a person cues are the long dreadlocked hair, saffron robe and rudraksha beads, so the central figure is recorded as a candidate in person.

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A photograph of a diksha initiation at a Shuddhadvaitam camp. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala extends his arm to touch the forehead of a young boy in white clothes with a red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind them, other devotees in white and red garments stand or kneel, and a woman in a yellow sari and glasses is visible. Potted green plants and a metal crate sit at the edge of the frame. The saffron-robed man has distinctive long hair and rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), conveyed as the figure giving third-eye initiation.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A photograph of an initiation moment at a Shuddhadvaitam camp. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala is pressing a hand to the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with a red shawl. Behind them, women in white and red-shawled participants watch, a fan and greenery are visible, and a gold ring and bangles are on the seated man's wrist. The long dark hair, saffron wrap, and rudraksha mala are distinctive appearance cues for a probable Swamiji presence.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06July 13 20162016-07-13A seated man with long dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange garment and gold necklace, presses his palm to the forehead of a bare-chested man with short dark hair who wears a rudraksha mala and white cloth over his shoulder, during an initiation-style blessing. Behind them a woman in a red sari with a white forehead mark smiles, and other women in red and gold clothing sit in a red tent beside a golden throne, green foliage and a cooler. A small bundle of colourful thread is held near the recipient's hand. a person is the saffron-clad figure with long dreadlocks and gold necklace, performing the blessing.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a red-walled hall with brass oil lamps at left. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala on his chest, wearing an orange cloth, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a cream-gold kurta with an orange thread. The young man has his eyes closed and head bowed. The man giving the blessing has a white tilak on his forehead and a sandalwood-coloured necklace, and his long hair and bare shoulder give him a distinctive appearance; the a person field is unsure. Behind them, several women in white and red-bordered saris and yellow sarees stand watching, and a woman in red holds a plate. A white fan stands near the lamps.2016-04-28A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron wrap and a thick rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ornamental necklace, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta with a red ceremonial cord and rudraksha beads, who has his palms joined. Behind them a woman in a white sari with red border sits beside a second woman in red and gold, and other attendees in red, green and white stand nearby with a pedestal fan and red cloth in the background. The scene suggests a diksha initiation blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, orange wrap and rudraksha mala match the page's presentation cues, and he is the one blessing the kneeling devotee.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06