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Outdoor ceremonial scene under a white tent canopy. A man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces and pink-and-white flower garlands, sits enthroned on a silver-and-red chair and raises a hand in blessing over a bowed devotee. The bowed devotee, bare-chested in a white dhoti with a white headband, leans forward with hands pressed together. Beside them a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands near the devotee's head. On the left, several men in orange dhotis and orange shawls, some bare-chested with long hair and orange beaded bands, attend the scene and gather around. Red and orange flower garlands hang on the stage. The throne matches the ceremonial setting of a darshan or initiation.

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A photograph of a diksha-style initiation at an outdoor ashram stage with a white canopy overhead. A seated man on a silver and red throne wears a maroon-and-saffron cloth wrapped as a turban, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and a pink-and-white flower garland; his right hand rests on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with a white head band. Another man in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand close, one with a hand on the kneeling devotee's back. To the left, saffron-clad sannyasis with long dreadlocks and orange beaded bands on their arms stand beside a brass-framed arch and strings of marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure on the throne based on his turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11A photograph of an initiation ritual on a raised stage under a white tent. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a pink floral garland sits on a silver-framed red-cushioned throne, placing his right hand on the head of a bare-chested male devotee in a white dhoti with a white headband. Around them, several saffron-robed young men with long dreadlocked hair, orange cloths and beaded arm bands assist, one holding the devotee's shoulder. A white-clad attendant stands beside the devotee, and a gold-trimmed canopy and striped cloth cover the floor.2017-03-11July 08 20172017-07-08March 11 20172017-03-11April 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copiesAugust 22 20172017-08-22A seated man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas and a rust-coloured robe places his hands on the head of a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with yellow borders during an initiation. Behind them stands a silver trident and a silver ritual staff, and a large silver cobra hood is visible above the seat. Several white-clad attendants with white ash marks on their arms and shoulders support and touch the devotee. A maroon curtain forms the backdrop, with fruit and offerings on a table nearby.2018-03-09A photograph of a seated figure in a dark red-brown robe with a matching red-brown turban, wearing a pink and white flower garland and heavy beaded necklaces, on a raised golden throne under a white canopy. A bearded man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward, with a white cord or thread passing between him and the seated figure. A long-haired man in orange cloth with a leopard-print wrap and rudraksha beads stands at left, hands on the kneeling devotee's head. Other devotees in white and orange cloth stand nearby, and a woman in a teal sari is at right edge. Gold ornamented canopy frame and a green brocade drape behind.2017-03-11A seated man in saffron-red robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, wearing a yellow-and-black leopard-print headwrap, sits on a silver throne with red cushions and a small footstool. A devotee in white dhoti kneels and bows his head to the seated man's feet while the seated man rests a hand on his head. Two attendants in orange cloth stand behind, one holding a white paper or card. Ornate silver-plated throne backdrop, striped mat on the floor, and a silver staff at right. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated figure, who wears the distinctive saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, with the page noting the event. Devotee bowing in padapuja-style obeisance.2017-12-10A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a heavy gold necklace of beads and a gold ornamental belt sits on a red and silver throne, with rudraksha bracelets on his arms, long dark dreadlocked hair, and a white tilak on his forehead. Facing him, a bare-chested elderly man with white hair and a white dhoti bows forward, his head touched by the seated man's hand, while a woman in orange and a woman with rudraksha malas and orange-red clothing stand behind. Orange cloth and brass items fill the background, with a silver lion figure at the base of the throne. a person appears as the seated man with dreadlocks, gold necklaces and maroon robe, receiving devotion.2017-10-01March 09 20182018-03-09