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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.

A photograph at an outdoor initiation camp shows a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, touching the forehead of a bald, bespectacled man in white clothing with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, women in orange and red saris wear rudraksha malas and stand near a large copper bowl of white flower petals, with greenery and a red tent backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne, and he is performing the third eye initiation for a devotee.

December 26 2014

A seated figure in an orange-red robe, with rudraksha malas around the neck and a hair bun, extends a hand to bless a kneeling older man with grey hair, white shirt and blue lanyard who holds his palms together. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned throne with a gold lion-head armrest in the foreground. Behind them, women in white and pastel saris stand with hands folded in namaskar on a red carpet. Five people are visible in the scene.

A seated man in orange-brown robes with long dreadlocked hair and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate silver throne flanked by silver lion heads, with a red curtain behind. He wears a gold chain and a rudraksha mala and places his hand on the head of a bald man kneeling before him in white clothing with a white sacred thread. To the left, a woman with long dreadlocked hair in an orange garment kneels with her palms raised in greeting. The seated man has long dreadlocks, rudraksha malas and ornate gold adornments, matching distinctive visible cues for a person, shown here as a seated figure receiving devotion, so the identity is uncertain and assigned as in_person.

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A seated man in rust-brown robes wears a white and pink flower garland and sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with an ornate copper-coloured back. A devotee in a white garment with an orange shawl bows with his head near the seated man's feet. An attendant in brown and gold-striped robes stands behind, holding a rudraksha mala and a folded cloth. Orange cloth is held by a hand at left, and red carpet covers the floor beside a metal grille.

A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange garment with a bare upper torso, wearing a long rudraksha mala with large brown beads and a white tilak on his forehead. He reaches forward with his right hand resting on the head of a woman who kneels before him; she wears a white and yellow-green sari and has her hair tied back, and holds a thin stick in her hand. Behind them stands a tall silver staff with an ornamental finial, beside a golden item and a wooden lattice screen with red and blue panels. A peacock-feather fan is at the left edge. The gesture suggests a blessing being given. Probable Swamiji identified by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange-red clothing, with the page stating he is present at this event.

July 17 2014

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October 24 2015

A 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.

A 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.