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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a silver ornate throne. A seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-orange robe, a heavy gold bead necklace and rudraksha malas raises his hand toward a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with his palms pressed together and head bowed. A second attendant with a tilak and orange beaded bracelets rests a hand on the kneeling man's shoulder. The throne has elaborate silver repoussé work, a leopard-skin cushion and silver lion-shaped armrests, and a silver staff rests beside it. a person: the seated man wears long hair, a tilak, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments on a saffron robe, and is positioned as the central figure receiving honour on the throne.2017-11-19A seated man in a maroon-red shawl and dhoti, wearing a heavy gold ornamental necklace with large beads and a gold pendant, a red-beaded bracelet on each upper arm, and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling bare-backed devotee with ash-smeared shoulders. Behind him a standing attendant in white garments and a rudraksha-bead necklace holds a white paper or cloth over the devotee's head. A silver throne stands behind the seated figure, with orange-robed people and a gold deity murti in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent but ornate gold necklaces and saffron-maroon ceremonial clothing, consistent with the page reference; the candidate is physically present in this photograph.2017-10-01July 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesMarch 04 20182018-03-04A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a silver-embossed throne with a red cushion, his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a bare-chested kneeling devotee draped in a white dhoti with a white headband. Two standing attendants in orange cloth support the kneeling man, one with long dreadlocked hair and the other with a white forehead mark. Behind the throne stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and pink flowers, and a dark stone figure stands on the left. Ornate golden temple pillars frame the scene. The seated figure in rust-red robes, rudraksha and gold necklace shows cues associated with a person, presiding over a blessing or initiation.2017-12-10Ceremonial scene inside an ornately gold-decorated hall. A bearded man with a yellow leopard-print headband and long hair in a bun sits on a red velvet-cushioned silver throne, wearing rust-red robes, rudraksha malas and a gold chain. He touches the head of a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti who kneels before him. Three attendants in saffron-orange cloths stand around, one holding a small white card or paper, another with white sacred marks on the arms, and one bending forward. Ornate silver and gold carvings frame the setting.2017-12-10 +1 copiesApril 01 20182018-04-01 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10A night-time outdoor photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a dark red sleeveless top, dark red trousers, a leopard-print waistband, multiple rudraksha malas, gold necklace, a dark tilak and a tall black turban-style hair with a crescent ornament. Beside him on the left, a young man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala watches, and a devotee kneels in orange robes and a saffron head wrap, reaching toward a dark rectangular box on the mat. In front of the throne stand a silver-trimmed table with a brass deity murti, flower offerings, and a silver staff. Trees fill the dark background.2017-09-14 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10Stage photograph of a blessing ceremony in front of an ornate silver throne with floral and deity-relief carving. A seated man in a red saffron-toned robe with a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain, white forehead markings and long hair rests his hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a white head cloth. Behind them, another attendant in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and red bead bracelets holds the devotee's shoulders. The seated man is a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne. A small lion-figure base and a microphone stand are visible. Shiva-style white ash markings appear on several people.2018-05-06December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copies