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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, applies a mark to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red scarf. The seated figure sits before an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a potted plant beside. Behind them, women in red and white saris sit in the background, and a small white cloth or paper is held near the kneeling man. a person is shown giving a forehead initiation to a devotee at a satsang setting.

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A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a green lanyard and rudraksha beads. The seated figure is on a gold and red throne, wearing a Swamiji (probable) appearance with long hair and saffron ornate clothing, performing a third-eye style blessing initiation. Behind them a man in white dhoti with red-striped cloth and a sacred thread stands, a lush green plant and a silver tray with flowers and offerings sit nearby, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari with a red blouse sits with hands folded. A silver bowl of white flower petals and a tray of yellow flowers are on the floor, indicating an initiation ceremony.2016-05-06A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning. He smiles and reaches out to touch the forehead of a standing devotee in white garments with long dreadlocks, rudraksha beads and a bracelet, who raises a hand in response. Green foliage and a red draped backdrop frame the scene, with another person in white visible at the right edge. a person is seated on the gold peetha, giving initiation to a delegate during the Shuddhadvaitam camp.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A photo of a initiation moment at an outdoor shivir tent. A man with long dark dreadlocked hair and a rust-orange robe sits before an ornate gold throne with his arm raised, hand near the forehead of a devotee. The devotee, a person in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, has both hands raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them a seated figure in white and a bald man in white also sit, with a tray of white sweets or offerings and a green plant nearby. a person: the dreadlocks, rust-orange robe and gold throne mark the seated initiator, who matches the page's a person presence, and the devotee receives the third-eye initiation as the page describes.2016-05-06A photograph of a diksha initiation on a red-draped golden throne. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a bindi on the forehead places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl who has his palm raised in reverence. Behind them are seated devotees, including a woman in a white and colourful outfit and a woman with a red bindi in the lower right. Green foliage and a golden throne frame the scene.2016-05-06A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a lanyard badge. The man presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, women in white and red-bordered saris sit near microphones and greenery on a red-draped stage. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads, and a gold throne; he is giving blessing by placing a hand on the devotee's head.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dreadlocked hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with a red shawl and rudraksha-style cord. The seated figure sits before an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, with a green potted plant beside them. Behind, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and other seated attendees are visible in a tent setting. The man receiving the touch wears a white kurta and red shawl. Several other people are visible in the background. Visible orange and gold marigold garlands hang on the throne.2016-05-06A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala, seated on a gold ornate throne with red cushions. He places his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him, who wears a white kurta and a red shawl and has white ash marked on his forehead. A smiling woman in a red sari sits nearby in a tent setting with red drapery and green foliage. Another person in white is visible at the lower right beside a tray. Appearance cues (dreadlocks, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, ornate throne) match a person giving blessings during a ritual initiation.2016-05-06A seated man with long dark hair and a rust-red wrap over his shoulders, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man with short light hair. The young man wears a white t-shirt and an orange-red shawl with printed script, and a rudraksha bracelet, and holds his palm up in greeting. The seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with floral carvings. Behind them are green lights, palm leaves, a kalasha-like decorated setting, a gold-trimmed deity murti with a crown, and a wooden staff. Shown as a satsang-style blessing moment in a decorated hall.2014-12-24August 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copiesMay 06 20162016-05-06