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A photograph of an initiation moment inside an ornate golden-latticed shrine hall. A seated man in a saffron-red turban, red-orange robe with gold border, and beaded coral necklace and bracelets extends his right hand to rest on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers, who holds his palm up in greeting and wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them a woman in white with a red-brown shawl and beaded necklace stands near a gold-brocaded cloth, and another woman in a colourful striped sari watches. Red carpet and cushions cover the floor. The seated figure has a long swept-back appearance consistent with a presiding teacher, but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is recorded as unsure.

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A photograph of an initiation moment in a gold-decorated hall. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange and gold-bordered robe and a long beaded necklace; he raises his right hand to place it on the head of a kneeling man with short dark hair, wearing a grey-green collared shirt and an orange-red rudraksha mala, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them a woman in a white garment with a tilak and a second woman in pink stand by, and a small child in a blue shirt is visible at the right edge. The background has gold-toned carved lattice panels and a golden figure at left.2015-08-26A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robes and a long gold bead necklace rests his hand on the head of a young boy in a blue checked shirt who kneels before him. The seated figure has a bare upper body with red bangles on his wrist. Behind him is an ornate gold carved wooden lattice screen, and a red velvet cushioned seat is at left. A bald man in glasses sits at lower left, a smaller boy stands behind, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation during satsang.2015-08-26October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing white-and-orange flower garlands and a white forehead mark, places his right hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The seated figure's eyes are closed and he appears to be giving a blessing. Beside him are gold lion-head armrests of a throne, a silver staff with a ornate finial, and a framed painting on a pale wall. A woman in a red top is partly visible at the right edge.2014-05-13A photo of a satsang or initiation moment inside a gold-decorated hall. A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with gold border, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace extends his right arm to rest his hand on the head of a young boy kneeling before him. The boy, in an orange-and-white t-shirt with folded hands, looks up attentively. Behind them stand women in pink and white saris, and a gold-latticed screen with ornate carvings forms the backdrop on a red carpet.2015-08-26A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a golden-yellow and maroon sash, and heavy beaded gold-toned necklaces, extending a hand to touch the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and wristwatch. The seated figure rests on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate golden lattice wall with brass lamps. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right, and another attendant in orange is partly visible. The scene reads as a blessing given in a temple-like setting.2015-08-23October 24 20152015-10-24A seated man in saffron-and-maroon robes with a gold-toned sash and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, a white tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The standing man's palms are pressed together in a respectful gesture. Behind them, a woman in white stands near ornate gold carvings, brass oil lamps and a lattice panel. A red-upholstered seat and a red-patterned cushion are visible at left, and a fan stands at right.2015-08-23A seated man in an orange-and-gold saffron shawl and a gold-chained garland places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a grey t-shirt, who holds his hands in anjali with rudraksha bracelets and a rudraksha mala. The seated man has white vertical tilak on his forehead and a long gold chain necklace. Behind them stand brass lamps and a gold-coloured deity murti against a carved wooden lattice wall. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments, matching the a person cues, and he is seated in a place of honour.2015-08-23November 06 20132013-11-06October 25 20152015-10-25