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A 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.

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November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24Photograph 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.2015-11-24November 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 20152015-11-24A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions raises an open hand toward a bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. The seated person wears a red turban, a red robe with a gold-striped sash, a tiered rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant necklace, plus gold armlets and bangles, and holds a yellow-tipped fan or whisk. Standing at left, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with gold border steadies the kneeling devotee, who wears a white beaded necklace. Metal scaffolding and a partly visible person appear behind them. Probable Swamiji (probable): long-haired seated figure with turban, saffron-red robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on a throne, receiving a devotee in a ritual setting.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest wears a red-orange turban, layered rudraksha malas, a large ceremonial gold necklace, gold armbands and an orange shawl with yellow trim, with his eyes lowered. A bare-chested older man in a white dhoti, with grey hair, stands before him with his palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence while another man in white clothing supports his shoulder from behind.2015-11-24