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Photograph of a ceremony at night under stage lighting with haze. A seated man in an orange-red turban, rust-orange robe, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a large ceremonial pendant sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair with his right arm extended. Two bare-chested men in white dhoti-style cloths stand before him; one raises a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee whose head is bowed, while another attendant in orange cloth assists. Metal scaffolding and smoke appear in the background.

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Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne, wearing a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a large gold pendant, with a striped saffron shawl and gold bangles. He extends his arm toward a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti who has his hands raised, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange robe with a white tilak and rudraksha mala places a hand on the devotee's head. Golden ornate backdrop and stage scaffolding in the dim background suggest an evening ceremonial blessing or initiation.2015-11-24A 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 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24Outdoor evening photograph of a ceremony beside an ornate golden throne with carved, studded detailing. A seated man on the right wears an orange-red turban, layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and gold armbands, with an orange-red shawl over his chest; he holds one arm extended while looking downward. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti raises both palms toward him in a gesture of reverence, and another person in a white dhoti stands at left with an arm raised. Warm stage lighting and dark background.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial exchange at night in warm orange light. A seated figure on a large ornate gold throne wears a red-orange turban, a long rudraksha mala, and a gold pendant necklace over red-orange robes, with a gold armband and bangles. He raises one hand toward a bare-chested man in white dhoti who stands before him with hands pressed together and a beaded mala around his neck. Another person's hand rests on the standing man's shoulder at left. a person is seated in the throne, with the turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace as cues for the seated figure. Metal stands and a red bolster are visible behind.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24