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Photo of a Shiva Deeksha-style initiation in a temple-like hall with a red curtain and a gold ornate throne. A seated man in a rust-brown turban with a vertical tilak, rust-brown robe, gold chain necklaces and rudraksha beads extends his right hand to touch the head of a bare-chested devotee bowing forward, whose head is bandaged with white cloth. A second attendant in orange cloth with rudraksha malas and a white tilak stands behind, holding the devotee's shoulder. The devotee wears a white dhoti and white sacred markings on his body. Silver ritual pole nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated turbaned figure wears a rust-brown turban, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and ornate robe, matching the page's claim of his presence.

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2017-09-05 +1 copies

A seated man in a long rust-orange robe and a leopard-print yellow headwrap sits on a crimson cushion before an ornate silver-embossed backdrop, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a bare-chested devotee who bows forward, his head wrapped in a white and yellow cloth. Another attendant in white dhoti stands at left, gently steadying the devotee. The setting suggests a ritual blessing. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair swept up under the headwrap, rudraksha malas and a saffron robe, and is seated in a place of honour during the blessing.

A photograph of a ritual initiation scene against a deep red draped backdrop with a large gold ornate throne at right. A seated man in a rust-brown turban, brown robe and gold bead necklace with a long gold chain rests one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee whose eyes are covered by a white cloth blindfold. The devotee, bare-chested in a white dhoti, leans over a silver rod. Behind them stands an attendant with dreadlocks, a leopard-print headband, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth. The seated man has long hair, rudraksha and gold ornaments, and his appearance fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, rudraksha and ornate gold necklace, so he is the probable Swamiji in this ceremonial initiation (deeksha) setting.

2018-01-21 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-skin cushion, wearing a maroon-red robe, a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, a gold necklace with a large pendant, gold armlets and a white tilak on the forehead. Their right hand rests on the head of a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti and white head cloth who bows low before the throne. A second man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings stands at left, hand on the devotee's back. A gold staff and red-and-green tasselled canopy frame the scene. The seated figure has long, swept-back hair and a beard; the throne-side blessing suggests a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving obeisance, with cues of long hair, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate maroon robe.

A seated bearded man in dark orange-red robes, with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a leopard-print yellow turban, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, sits on a maroon cushioned seat before an ornate silver embossed backdrop. He raises one hand to the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with a yellow border who bows with folded hands. Attendants in saffron-orange cloth with white and sandalwood markings stand around, and a woman in orange at the right holds a small offering tray. a person seated in the centre, giving blessing as a teacher to a devotee during a ritual setting.

A seated man in rust-red saffron-toned robes and a long rudraksha mala with large gold beads sits on a gilded red throne before a deep red curtain. He has long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace pendant, and gold bangles on his wrists. He extends his right arm to bless or touch the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a red cloth tied over his eyes. A gold pole stands at the left edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), in_person, based on the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and saffron clothing cues.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a leopard-print headband, long dark hair coiled up, and a gold necklace, extends his right hand in blessing over the head of a bowed devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti and white cloth around the head and is supported by a younger attendant in white dhoti with white markings on his arms. The seated figure rests on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate silver backdrop with carved floral and angel motifs, and a golden temple-style pillar stands behind. The scene depicts blessing or diksha. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair swept up, saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and is seated on a throne receiving the devotee.

2017-12-10 +1 copies

A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gilded backrest, eyes closed, wearing a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead, long swept-back hair, gold earrings, a multi-strand gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a braided gold armlet. A shirtless man with a white sacred thread kneels before him with his head bowed, while the seated man's hand rests on his head in blessing. A white-handled ritual object lies in the foreground. The setting has wooden latticed doors in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his distinctive saffron robes, gold ornaments and swept-back hair; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.

A photo of a seated man in maroon and saffron ceremonial robes, with a white forehead band and red tilak, wearing long dark hair, a heavy gold necklace of beads and a gold pendant, and rudraksha bracelets on his arm. He sits eyes closed on a red cushioned throne backed by an ornate gold carved panel. A shirtless man in a white dhoti bends forward and touches his head or shoulder, a devotional gesture in a ritual setting. A gold figurine sits at the lower right.

A seated man in a maroon turban with gold jewellery and a feather ornament sits on a red cushioned throne backed by an ornate gold fan-shaped panel. He wears a maroon shawl draped over a bare chest, a long gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and an armlet, and his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Beside him at left, a man with a white cloth tied over his head and bare shoulders bends forward, and a small brass pot sits near him. The background has gold and maroon draped curtains.